NIGHTINGALE, Peter Henry
Reg. No. S38288,
WO1, NZ Army
Peacefully at Hutt Hospital on 20 February 2022, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Wikitoria; father and father-in-law of Dean, Michael and Tanya, Fiona and Dennis, Barry and Lynn, Shelley and Anaru; Carol and the late Richard; grandfather of Kristie, Bailie, Shaye, Keenan, Bree, Kryton, Rochelle, Kylie, Eli, Whetumatarau, Tana, Maia, Riley and Geva; loved great-grandfather, brother and uncle. A service to celebrate his life will be held in Kingswood, cnr King & Cairo Sts, Upper Hutt on Friday 24 February at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Akatarawa Cemetery.
MARSDEN, Rita Margaret
Passed peacefully at Waikato Hospital, 19th February 2023, aged 88. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe and loved mum of Barbara and Barry, Colin and Colleen, and Margaret and Graeme, and loved grandma and great grandma to many.
A cherished mum who will
be greatly missed.
A celebration of Rita’s life
will be held on Friday 24th February, at 1.30pm, in the Seddon Park Chapel, 49 Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton. All communications to the Marsden family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
GREGSON, Peter Bryan
Aged 85 years, peacefully at Irwell Rest Home on 19th February 2023. Loved husband of Sybil. Loved father and father-in-law of Melanie & Sean and Fiona & Pete. Loved poppa of Wyatt, Lucy, Kate and Holly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joy & David, Sue & Ken. Uncle of Angela, Anthony, Steve and Matthew. Special thanks to the staff of Irwell Rest Home for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated & may be made online at
PARTRIDGE, Neville Gary (Nev)
October 12, 1963
— February 27, 2020
Loving Father of Lola. Much loved son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and mate. Neville passed away on the February 27, 2020 in the UK surrounded by his loving friends and mates. A Memorial for Nev and placing of his ashes alongside his parents will be held on Saturday February 25, 2023
in the grounds of St Mary’s Halswell at the Memorial Wall at 1pm.
MULQUEEN, Daniel Patrick (Dan)
It is with great sadness we announce that Dan has run out of his nine lives, parked up his tractor and pulled his last Hamilton turn. He will be dearly missed by his beloved Joan (nee Austin), Kate and Brent Webster, Steve and Bec Mulqueen, Joanna and Paul Jagger, Emma and Nick Stewart and Blair and Lisa Mulqueen. Dan’s treasured Sam, Nick, Georgia, Annalise, Makayla, Connor, Brodie, Ella, Maisey, Jake, Allie, Lachie and Hazel will miss their rough and tumble, cuddles and adventures with their beloved Granda. The service to celebrate Dan’s life will be held at the Waimea Plains Vintage Tractor & Machinery Club, 53 Liverpool Street, Riversdale on Friday, February 24, at 3.30pm. Followed by an after-match function at the same venue (cash bar available). Dan’s family want this to be a celebration of Dad’s life, so during the service there will be an opportunity to share special memories or yarns if you wish. Messages to 104 Grant Road, Otatara or email
ROTHSAY, Jacqueline Lee (Jackie)
Passed away peacefully at home in Blaketown, surrounded by loving family, on February 20, 2023, aged 55. Cherished wife of Keith, amazing Mum of Jessica, precious Nana of Jaeda, dearly loved daughter of Marilyn and Frank Watts, loved sister and sister-in-law of Raymond, Francis and David Robinson, and Jamie and Shelly, loved sister-in-law of Mark, Linda and Bruce Stewart, and the late Peter, a special aunty of Daniel and Korianna, and a loved aunty, cousin and a friend of all. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made online at cancer.org.nz or at the Service. Messages to 72 Doyle Street, Blaketown, Greymouth 7805. A Funeral Service to celebrate Jackie’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, 134 Tainui Street, Greymouth, tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.00am, followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
ENSOR, Patricia Gladys (Pat) (nee Welch)
On Monday 20th February 2023, aged 70 years. Loved daughter of Bob and Gladys Welch (both dec). Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty of Colleen and John Broome, Ian and Helen Welch, Bill and Sonia Welch, and families.
HILL, Donna Lee(Arnold, nee Baggott)
Aged 59 years. Loved mother of Erin, and Anna. Loved wife and globetrotting partner of Bryce Arnold. Beloved daughter of the late Bob and Betty Baggott. Mother-in-law of Alex Wright, and Nick Murphy. Utterly adoring Grandma of Ted Lee Murphy (the joy of Donna’s life). Step-mum to Bryon, Claire, Gareth Arnold and families.
A life well lived.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Bowel Cancer New Zealand may be made in memory
of Donna. Family and friends are invited to celebration of Donna’s life to be held at Woodside Estate, 132 Woodside Road, Matangi, Hamilton, on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 10.00am.
COGHLAN, Imelda Anne (Di)
Passed away peacefully at Granger House, Greymouth on February 20, 2023, in her 90th year, loved sister and sister-in-law of Noel (deceased) and Ailsa, and the late Thomas, Jim, Mabel, Nell, Margaret, Eileen, Maude, Alma and Eddie Story, Chalkie, Edna and Charlie Roughan, Oddie and Nina, and Marie, a loved aunty, cousin, and friend. Messages to 529 Harewood Road, Christchurch 8051. Special thanks to the staff of Granger House for their dedicated care over the past few years. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Reefton on Friday at 2.30pm. Di will then be laid to rest at Burkes Creek Cemetery.
JONES, Fredrick Robert (Bob)
(Formerly of Te Kowhai, Raglan). Passed away peacefully at home at Mount Maunganui after a period of illness on 18th February 2023, in his 80th year. Dearly loved partner of Mary and husband of the late Judy. Loved father of Vaughan and Rochelle and their extended families. Cherished Granddad to Devon & Great-Granddad to Harper. Many thanks to the Waipuna Hospice for their care. A Memorial Service & celebration of Bob’s life is planned, date yet to be advised. All communications to PO Box 9331 WMC, Hamilton.
COTMAN, John Grahame
Passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023, at his favourite place, Kawakawa Bay. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary for 46 years. Treasured father of Richard and Margaret and their spouses, Anna and Mike. Much loved Grandpa of Genevieve and Heloise.
“Heading up in the bush
for the last time”
A Celebration of John’s life will be held at the Kawakawa Bay Community Hall, 9 Kawakawa Orere Road, Kawakawa Bay, on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the South Auckland Branch of Forest and Bird, 38-9015-0610849-00 to support predator control in the Area.
Howick Funeral Home
35 Wellington Street
Howick, Auckland
Phone (09) 534 7300
MURPHY, JillElizabeth (previously Anscombe)
12.8.41— 17.2.23
Captain, Royal New Zealand Nursing Core, 30838, and Vietnam veteran. Jill passed away peacefully in Wellington Hospital on February 17, 2023 and is now at well-earned rest after a life dedicated to caring for others. Jill is the loved mother of the late Herb, mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Gordon, and grandmother of her adored Cameron. Very much-loved daughter of the late Rene and George Murphy of Raumati. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Helen and Barry, Michael and Kath, Graham and Judith. A private cremation has taken place at Kapiti Coast Funeral Home. Condolences to Murphy Family, 12 Fuchsia Place, Blenheim 7201.
HUNT, Vera Moana (nee Scott)
Vera passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday 19th February 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Robin for 63 years, Treasured mother of Martin and Janet, Barry and Donna, Cynthia and Graham. Special Nana to Sophie and Scott. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Arohanui Hospice, and the District Nurses. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Vera’s memory can be made to the Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349, Palmerston North, 4441. All messages to the Hunt Family C/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A service to celebrate Vera’s life will be held at the Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye Street, Rongotea, on Friday 24th February 2023, at 11.00am.
WADE, Graham Huon
A graveside service will be held at Kaikoura Cemetery, on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 3.30pm.
McCONE, Doreen Elizabeth
Died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on February 20, 2023. Aged 94. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Fay and Bruce Deam. Treasured Grandma of Sam and Hannah, and Andrew. Beloved wife of the late Neil McCone. Loved daughter of the late Reg and Elizabeth Pugh. Dearly loved sister of Noeline Stephens and the late Cyril Pugh. Loved cousin, aunt and friend. We express our gratitude for the love and care that Mum received at Fitzroy of Merivale for the last 6 1/2 years, and very recently at Nurse Maude Hospital. We would also like to thank Dr. Dean Mannis and everyone at Redwood Clinic for their care of Mum over several years. Messages may be addressed to the late Doreen McCone, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Doreen’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, on Friday, February 24, at 10.00am.
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