GIBSON, Janet
Passed away peacefully on her own terms, with family by her side, on Monday, February 6, 2023. Beloved Mum and mother-in-law of Jeff and Row, and Sonja, adored Nana of Calib, Tayla-Shae, Ella, and Hayley, and cherished great-nana of Harlo. Loved twin sister of Di, and a cherished sister of Nor, Flo, Jill, and the late Val. Messages for the Gibson family may be sent to PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. In keeping with Janet’s wishes, a Private cremation will be held.
ADCOCK, John Galbraith (“John the Pom”)
Passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023, aged 81. Loved and loving father of Carl and Shane; grandfather of Jordan, Jorja, Olivia and Harrison; father-in-law of Bridget and Ange; brother of Roberta, Pat and David. Messages to the Adcock family, c/- PO Box 10335, Christchurch 8145. A Funeral Service will take place in the Harewood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Wilkinsons Road, on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 12.30pm.
MANSON, John
29.04.1952 — 4.02.2023
With great sadness, we announce the passing of John Manson. John passed suddenly on Saturday 4th February at his favourite place, Porirua softball park. He was surrounded by his family and also his softball family. The family would like to invite you to his service. To be held at Whenua Tapu Crematorium Chapel, on Friday 10th February at 11.00am. There will be a gathering following at Tawa Softball Club to celebrate John’s life.
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DILLON, Anne Louise (née Cooper)
On Sunday, February 5, 2023, peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Julian. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Margaret, Joan and Doug Macown, Chris and Lyn, Kerry and Gill. Loved Grandma of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Messages may be sent to the Dillon family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Anne’s life will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim, on Friday, February 10, at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Church of
the Good Shepherd, Wairau Valley, at 2.00pm. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at https
McNICOL, Duncan (Dinky)
On Monday 6th February 2023, suddenly. Very much loved husband of Sue; Cherished father and grandfather of Cindy (Soss) and Dane, Chanelle and Steve. A sendoff for Dinky will be held at the Makotuku Hall on Saturday 11th February at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
SINCLAIR, Jean Louise
Passed away peacefully at Granger House, Greymouth, on February 7, 2023, aged 99. Dearly loved wife of the late Hector, loved mum and mother-in-law of Loretta Larcombe, Kevin (deceased) and Lynmarie Watts, and John and Susan Watts, much loved nana of Deborah, Karen, Kim and Craig, Brett and Melissa, Kelly, Nicola and Stuart, Katie, and Anna, beloved great-grandmother of Jonathan, Billy, Stella, Lily, Frankie Jean, Eden, Bobby, Samantha, Aurora, Penelope, Lorenzo, and Ella, loved sister of Bradley, Dawn, and the late Ray, a much loved member of the Sinclair family, a loved aunty, cousin, and a friend of many. The family would like to thank the staff at Granger House for their wonderful care and support. Messages to 12 Clough Road, Paroa, Greymouth 7805. A Service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui Street, Greymouth, on Friday at 2.00pm. Jean will then be laid to rest with Hec at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.
PRUE, Vincent Stanley
10.09.1931 — 4.02.2023
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with love, his family by his side. Beloved son of Sarah and Stanley (deceased), brother to Bazil and Nancy (deceased) and Hazel. Cherished husband to Lillian, father of Richard, Michele and Peter, father-in-law to Zelda, Al and Shubha. Adored grandfather to Tim and Holly, Sarah, Sian, Megan and Mitchell, and devoted great-grandfather to Noah, Sophia and Maia, Cleo, Ruby and Frankie. Special thanks to Holly from Access Palliative Care, Mairehau Medical Centre and an extra special thanks to Iain Melton and the cardiac team for their past care and association. Any messages of condolence to the Prue family to be sent c/- P.O. Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A celebration of Vincent’s life will be held at the Redwood Hotel Christchurch Function Centre, corner of Prestons and Main Nth Rds, on Friday, February 10 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
BROWN, Carla
Passed away on 6 February 2023, at Tainui Village Rest Home, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Bill; mother of Nancy and Warwick (deceased); very special nana of Sarah and Brent Lowry, Alistair and Hannah Collins; great-grandmother “Little Nana” of Brodie, Pippa and Charlotte.
She will be missed by all
who knew her.
A service to celebrate Carla’s life will be held at the Taranaki Interim Cathedral Church of St Mary, 44 Vivian Street, New Plymouth, on Friday 10 February 2023, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.
BOROWCZYK, James MackIntosh (Jim)
Passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2023. James was a dearly loved husband of Brigid, loving father of Robbie, Katherine, Georgina and Hamish, and grandfather of Clara and Elsie.
‘James was a passionate physician and teacher, adventurer, and always had a cheeky twinkle in his eye.
He will be greatly missed.’
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jim Borowczyk, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers and in honour of James’ passion for teaching and life-long service to medicine it is the family’s wish for donations to go to the Musculoskeletal Medicine Foundation at
MORTEN, Derek
(Fleet Air Arm, WW2, NZ3980, Lieut. DSC, MID) On February 5, 2023, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of Pamela, loved father and father-in-law of Rowen, David (deceased), Peter and Rachel, and Paul and Anna, much loved grandfather of Anthony, Paul, and Julia; Melanie, Jessica, Nicholas, and James (deceased), and Kate; much loved great-grandfather of Ysabel and Rocco; Mackenzie and Juno; and Zoe and Nina. Special thanks to the staff at Arvida Park Lane who have cared for Derek over the past four years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation in memory of Derek would be appreciated and may be made online
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ADAMS, Doug Eric
On February 5, 2023, passed peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge Residential Care, with family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Dot), treasured father and father-in-law of Doug and Julie, Gillian and Gary, Sharyn and Glenn, Tom and Jude, dearly loved Pop of Anita, and Todd; Sari, Amanda, and Kimberley; Andrew, Michael, and Michelle; Belinda, Angela, and Catherine. Treasured great-grand Pop of 22 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the doctor and caring staff of Kaiapoi Lodge. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Doug Adams, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to Celebrate Doug’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, February 13, at 6.00pm.
SANDERS, Nancy (Nan)
Nan passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022. Loved mother of Debbie, Kevin, Shaun and Andrea. Grandmother to Thomas, Jake, Francesca and Tara. A memorial to celebrate Nan’s life will take place at The Gryphon Theatre, Wellington, at 4.00pm on February 16. In lieu of flowers, donations to the S.P.C.A. appreciated.
DOOLAN, Michael John
Passed away peacefully at home in Oxford surrounded by his loving family on February 2, 2023, aged 78. Dearly loved husband of Kay, deeply loved Dad and father-in-law of Wendy and the late David Joyce, Julie and Leo Kersten, Tracey and Brendan Burrows, Angela Doolan and Peter Hopkins, and Bridget and Tony Russell, cherished Grandad of Ashleigh and Regan, Mitchell and Sheldon, Tyron, Baylee and Georgia, Chelsea, Georgia, Jaymee, Keegan, Charlee, and Billie, and loved Great-Grandad of Milla, Dustin, Harrison, Cecilia, and Lockie, loved member of the Doolan and Richardson families, a loved uncle, cousin and friend of many. Messages to 748 Depot Road, Oxford 7495. In accordance with Michael’s wishes a private family service has been held, followed by burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.
HASTIE, Heather Mary
Passed away at Atawhai Assisi Home, Matangi, on Saturday, 4th February 2023, aged 59 years. Much loved eldest daughter of Judith and the late Alister Hastie, sister and sister-in-law of Brenda and Rob, Doug and Kuni, and Fiona and Pete. Awesome aunty of Hamish, Jessica, Yvette, Jack, Natsuki and Isla.
Sadly missed by us all.
A Service for Heather will be held at Taumarunui Funeral Services Chapel, 34 Huia St, on Thursday, 9th February at 2.30pm, followed by interment at the Taumarunui Cemetery. Communications to 10 House Ave, Taumarunui 3920.
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SMITH, Margaret Fay (Fay)
Passed away peacefully at Edale Rest Home, Marton on Friday, February 3rd, 2023, in her 92nd year. Much loved mother and mother-in,-law of Craig and Sue, Grant and Delphina, and Karen and Neil Pugmire. Loved Grandma of Jack, and Isabella; Lora, Patrick, Anthony, and Will; Anna, Jane, Luke, and Rebecca. Loved Great-Grandma of Kate, John, and Freya. Loved sister of Alan and Faith Palmer, and Judy and Colin McConachy. Special thanks to the staff at Edale for their care of Fay. Friends are invited to attend a service for Fay at the Cobham Chapel, 18 Morris Street, Marton on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.
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