DOBSON, David Frederick
Passed away unexpectedly at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday 10 June 2023. In his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of Mary for 52 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Deb (Delaware, USA), Jo and Rob Orchard (Hamilton). Treasured grandad of Heath and Briar; Maia, Jacob and Erin. Funerals details to be advised.
WAUGH, Patricia Rose
In Pyes Pa, Tauranga, 23 May 2023, aged 93. Previously of Hamilton, Patricia was very active in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and the Alternatives to Violence Programme (AVP). In 2007 she was awarded a Civic Medallion Award for services to the people and wellbeing of Hamilton. All are welcome at Memorial Meeting which will be held on Monday, 19 June, at 12 noon in Tauranga, in the hall behind Brain Watkins House, corner of Cameron Road and Elizabeth Street, with refreshments following.
HOWMAN, Robin Douglas
Passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 64 years. Dearly loved son of Yvonne and the late Neil Howman. Loved and treasured brother of Glenn, and Michelle, and a loved Uncle of Ben, Jak, and Zoe. Donations to St John in memory of Robin would be appreciated and can be made at https
THOMAS, Paul Robert
Passed away peacefully on Monday 12th June 2023, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Linda, beloved father of Gavin, the late Jason, Justine, Jared, David and Joel. Loved by his 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at 11.00am on Friday 16th June 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, O’Neill Street, Claudelands, Hamilton. All communications to the Thomas Family, c/- Pellows Funeral Directors, PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247.
RICHARDSON, Alan Douglas
Passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with illness, at Rowena Jackson Care Village on June 11, 2023. In his 81st year. Cherished husband and friend of Lauris Richardson and former husband of Rose Greenman (Wellington). Much loved father and father-in-law of Alice Richardson and Peter Young (Canberra), and Julian and Natalie Richardson (Maryland USA). Treasured grandfather of Olivia, Miranda, Louisa and Samuel. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late William and the late Janet Richardson. Much loved uncle of Diana and Kevin Harnett, Michael Richardson, Ashley and Elisa Kirk, Alison Greenman and Jason Hannett, Fiona Greenman, and Jennifer Greenman. Grateful thanks go to the Rowena Jackson staff for the excellent care they gave Alan over the past three years. A service for Alan will be held in First Presbyterian Church, Tay St, Invercargill, at 11.00am on Friday, June 16, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation will be appreciated. Please go to Alan’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz... for information about sending a tribute message, and a link to the Livestream view of the service. Messages may also be sent to the Richardson Family, TH 98, 21 Hastings St, Waikiwi, Invercargill.
GRIFFITH HENRY, Glenys Carolyn
On Sunday 11th June 2023, suddenly at home, aged 74 years. Adored wife of John. Dearly loved sister of Grant and the late Geoffrey. Daughter of the late Richard and Aline. Aunty to Natalie and Selena. Great-Aunty to Nevaeh, Jake, Heaven, Isabella and Esther. Messages to the Griffith Henry family may be left in Glenys online tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A service for Glenys will be held at St Christophers Church and Village Hall, 22 Forres Street, Seatoun, Wellington 6022, Wellington, on Friday 16th June at 11.00am, followed by refreshments in the Village Hall, thereafter a private cremation will be held.
WEEKLY, Peter Dominic
On 8th June 2023, unexpectedly at home, aged 64 years. Dearly loved soulmate of Jill. Loving father and father-in-law of Ross & Kelly, Daniel & Mary-Beth and Demelza. Devoted grandfather of Harry and Lucy. Beloved son of the late Mary & Bob (Albert) and son-in-law of Val. Brother and brother-in-law of Eileen, the late Catherine, Stephen, Michael & Angela, Kuini & Jimmy, Darrin, Chris & Borany and Iain & Rebecca. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be made online at
O’SULLIVAN, Peter Glen
Tragically taken on May 16, 2023, aged 64 years. Son of the late Theo and the late Ivy. Brother of John, Paul and the late Kevin. The family wish to gratefully acknowledge the support of NZ Police Family Liaison Office, NZ Fire Service, and Victim Support. Messages to c/- 5833 State Highway 6, Pelorus Bridge RD2, Rai Valley, Marlborough 7192 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.... A service for Peter will be held at Fairhall Cemetery, at 1.00pm on Saturday, June 17.
McPHERSON, Clifford K.
On Friday, 2nd June 2023, Clifford passed away peacefully at home in Palmerston North, of natural causes, aged 94 years. Clifford K. McPherson was born in the town of Wakefield, Nelson, on 20 November 1928. Wellington city’s urgent pharmacist between 1960 and 1975, he later retired at the UFS dispensary, Courtenay Place, in the late 80’s. During his sixty years in Wellington, Clifford engaged in the Savage Club, the Rotary Club, the Wellington Aero Club
and the Capital Performing Arts Association. A private ceremony was held for Clifford, in Palmerston North, on 7 June 2023.
‘Farewell to a true gentleman’.
PATEL, Ramanlal Khandu (Ray)
Passed away peacefully on Monday 12 June 2023. Respected brother-in-law of Manu and Aruna Parag, Jasu and Raman Ranchhod, Mani and the late Dahyabhai Ranchhod, Kantilal (Jack) and Bhanumati (Betty) Parag, loved nephew of Soma and Bhanumati Parag and their respective families.
His loving memory will forever remain in our hearts.
DURHAM, Ray
Much loved brother of Dick (Richard) and loved uncle of Stephen, Kevin, Judy & Sue.
"Gone but never forgotten"
LINKLATER, George Roulston
Formerly of Waipahi passed peacefully at Elmslie Home, Wanaka on June 9, 2023, aged 97. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ellie. Adored father and father-in-law of Peter and Beth, David and Gaynor, Bill and Lyn, Helen and Mike and the late Matthew, treasured Grandad to his 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. A celebration of George’s life will be held in The Wanaka Community Hub, MacDougall Street, Wanaka, at 1.30pm, on Wednesday, June 21. In lieu of flowers donations to the Intellectually Handicapped would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Livestream at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz... Messages to
GRIERSON, Barbara Stanley
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Diana Isaac Rest Home, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor Grierson. Loved mother and mother- in-law of Ann and the late Fred, Gates, the late Jane and Jim and Lynda. Beloved twin sister of Daphne and Donald Durban. Treasured grandmother to Hamish, Amanda, Fiona and Jaco, Aimee and Richard, Blair and Anna. Great-grandmother to Luke, Anabel, Ruebun, Ryan, Nate and Lucy. Special thanks to the staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village. A farewell service to Celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at the Palmer Chapel, 150 Harewood Road, Papanui, on Friday, June 16, at 1.00pm. Donations in Barbara’s name may made to The Order of St John via 12 3149 0249641 00. Messages to the Grierson family may
be sent C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora.
McCOY, John Martin
(late of Ireland). Sadly passed away at his home on Friday, June 9, 2023; aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Louise. Strong and devoted Dad of Christian, and Luke. John was a much loved, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many, and will be sadly missed by his family in Ireland and New Zealand. Messages to the McCoy family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 70 Spencer Street, Addington, on Friday, June 16, at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
WEBSTER, Helen May
Peacefully after her courageous battle, on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Windsor Park Care Home, aged 68 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Amanda, Adam and Majken, much loved Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Loved sister and Aunty of all her siblings, nieces, and nephews. Loved daughter of the late John and Alice Hand.
“The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away.”
A memorial service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held, on Saturday, June 17, 1.30pm, at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore. Thank you to all the staff at Windsor Park Care Home and a special thank you to Bev and Daph who were always there for their sister. Messages to 13 Arawa Street, Gore 9710.
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