BLAIR, Kay Louise
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Adored partner of Mike. Loving daughter of Miles and Diana, Treasured sister of Larry, Loved aunty Kay of Tate, Flyn, and Cole. Fun loving K K to Izzy, Jon, and Tony. Messages to the Blair Family may be left on Kay’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/kay As Kay wished a private service has been held.
RYAN, Christine Margaret
11.03.1949 — 3.01.2023
Due to an unforeseen medical emergency, the Memorial Service for Christine scheduled for 18th February 2023, at All Saints Church, Foxton, has had to be postponed. A new date and time will be arranged as soon as practical. For further details contact
terry.ryan@xtra.co.nz or
kelly.churas@gmail.com
SHANKS, Donald Gordon
Of Tawa, Wellington. Died suddenly on 4th February 2023 after a short illness, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Deidre. Loved father and father-in-law of Neil & Holle Shanks (Germany), and cherished Opa of their children Anni, Timm & Julia, Emma & Sebastian, and Great-Opa to William Don. Loved father and father-in-law of Heather & Robert Becada (Tawa), and loved Grandad of Braden (Australia), and Kelsey & Braden (Tauranga). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ken & Shirley, Colleen & Eric (both dec), Sheryl (dec) & Bill. Loved Uncle of Richard, Christopher and David; Barbara, Janice and Christopher; Aaron and Penny, and their families. Many thanks to the kind staff of Wellington Hospital & Ward 6 South for their love and care. Now being ’accounted’ for in Heaven. A Service to celebrate Don’s life will be held in the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Thursday 23rd February at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz... would be appreciated.
SEPSY, Winsome Estelle (Billie)
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 4, 2023, aged 82 years. Much loved Mum of Joszef (dec), and Anita, and much loved Nana of Steven, Conal, and Abby.
Rest in Peace.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Billie Sepsy, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Billie’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
AGAR, Jeremy Charles Upham
Date of death
December 8, 2022
Jeremy’s family would like to thank everyone for their sympathy and kindness. We have greatly enjoyed hearing all the memories and reflections you have shared with us about Jeremy, in a time of sadness. We are grateful that Jeremy had such supportive friends. We would like to invite you to a short informal memorial to be held at the Upham Memorial Clock Tower, 24 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, at 11.00am on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
SYMES, Aubrey Maurice (Maurice)
Passed away suddenly on
February 2, 2023, in Queensland Australia, aged 82. Loved father of Carol and David. Grandfather to Mark, Sam, Krissy, Laura, Scott, Liam and Emma. Great-grandfather to Neo, Emily and Link. Thank you to the amazing staff at Immanuel Gardens Buderim for there outstanding care of dad over the last several years. A private cremation has been held and the family will have a private remembrance at a later date.
LENNIE, Nancy Helen
Passed away on February 5, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years, in the presence of family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Murray, Alistair and Glenys, Janet and Peter, Howard and Jeanetta. Special grandmother of Juliet, Olivia; Jessye, Gabrielle; Jack, Harry, Lucy; and Daniel. A huge thank you to those who supported Nancy
FEAVER, Brian William
Passed away peacefully at Opunake on 5th February 2023, aged 74 years. Loving husband, friend and soulmate of Bev. Friend of Carole and John Ashman, Toni and Gary Irlam, Mark Pulham (deceased), and Special Poppa of Brett Pulham. Son of the late Gwenna and Peter Feaver. Brother and brother-in-law to the late Rachel and Frank Finikin, and Marion Wollar and the late Bill Wollar. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. According to Brian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
COMPTON, Bertram Alexander John
Bert passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at home, surrounded by his wife and children; Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Angela for 54 years. Loved father of Debbie and Lyall (Sam), and much loved Grandad of Travis and Jaden. Loved Uncle of Kirsten and Andrew and cherished brother-in-law and cousin. Eldest son of the late William Aitken Compton and Ella Amelia Mary Compton (Moore).
“The hunter has gone to rest – in green pastures and
beside still waters”
As per Bert’s wishes a private cremation has taken place and the family will have a private burial at a later date. Messages to 112 Cheviot Street, Roxburgh 9500.
KEENAN, Tracy (nee Winder)
Tracy Lynette Keenan passed away peacefully at home in Queensland on January 18, 2023, surrounded by her husband John, sister Annette and brother-in-law Fred. Beloved daughter of the late Bill and Lorraine Winder. Cherished mother of Peter Hislop, Monique and a loving Nana to her special grandchild Piper. Loved Aunty of Taylor, Alex, Callum and Paris, Isla and Freddie. Especially loved by her extended family, Arren and Maddison, Natalie Dave, Ben and Amelia, Adam, Tara and Sophia. A celebration of Tracy’s life will be held at 3.00pm on Thursday, February 16 at Vilagrad Wines.
LEAHY, Alice Agnes (nee Baker)
On February 5, 2023, peacefully at Nazareth House, Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of the late Desmond, loved mother and mother-in-law of Patrick and Barbara, Brigid and the late Bill Stacey, Brendan and Patricia, Vincent and Joanna, Melanie and Leigh, Gabrielle and David, and a loved grandma of Nicholas, Monique, Joshua, Kate, Lydia, Liam, Sean, Conor, Sinead, Brendan, Ciara, Max, Jasper, Toby, Joseph and Michael; and a loved great-grandma to her 15 great-grandchildren. In her 98th year.
R.I.P.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, on Tuesday, February 14, at 11.00am, and then to the Leeston Catholic Cemetery, on the Southbridge Leeston Road. Rosary at the Church on Monday, February 13, at 7.00pm.
TAYLOR, Donald Warren (Don)
Peacefully at Summerset, Mt View, on February 6th, 2023, with Lynette holding his hand. In his 95th year. Loved & respected husband of Eileen (dec); Father and Father-in-law of Lynette, Cathy & John; Grandfather of Matthew, Trudi, Chanelle, Ayshya & Sophie, and their Partners; Great-Grandfather of 9. Brother of Jan Hughson.
A Full Life, Enjoyed & Well Lived, always Serving the Community
A private family Farewell & Celebration of Don’s life is being held today.
a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236
STOTT, Robert Henry(Bob)
QSM
His journey ended after 82 years on January 13, 2023, leaving Jan and daughters Karen and Jo to mourn. A friend and dearly loved partner of 60 years has departed. God bless. A service for Bob will be held at St Alban’s Anglican Church, Paekakariki Hill Rd, Pauatahanui, Porirua, on Thursday, February 16 at 1.30pm. Correspondence to the Stott family, C/-PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
ABBOTT, Maureen Elizabeth (nee Nicholl)
Passed away suddenly at Cambridge Oakdale on Monday 6 February 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Bob for over 60 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Maria, Greg and Di, and Virginia. Adored Nanny Mau and Great-Nanny Mau of Jess, Aaron, Michele, Nic, Kelsey, Mitch and their families. Loving sister of Elaine and Peter. A celebration of Maureen’s life will be held at Trinity St Paul’s Union Parish of Cambridge, 43 Queen Street, Cambridge, on Friday 17 February at 2.00pm.
CUNNIFFE, Albert Boyd
Passed peacefully at Sunhaven Rest Home, Bell Block, on Monday 6th February 2023, aged 90 years. Son of the late Albert and Ivy Cunniffe. Brother of June Northcott, Bev Crow, and Don Cunniffe (all deceased). Dearly loved and respected uncle of John and Patsy Crow and family. In accordance with Albert’s wishes, a private family cremation has been held.
‘Uncle Albert, In a world full of uncles we were lucky to get you. Thank you.’
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