CHADWICK, Betty Joy
Peacefully, at Taranaki Base Hospital, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert Stanley (Bob). Loved Mum of Wayne and Dyane, Christine and David Sinclair, Neville and Carolyn, Trevor and Juanita. Adored Nana of Kasey, Sonia, Ricky, Jocelyn, Carl, Donna, Lance, Aaron, Kyle, Tara, Michael, Justin, and their partners, and Nana Chady of her many great-grandchildren. Messages to ‘The Chadwick family’, c/- PO Box 100, New Plymouth, or online at https
CLEGG, Brian Samuel
Passed away peacefully on 5 February 2023, aged 81 years, at Mercy Hospice, Auckland. Loving husband and friend to Pamela for 28 years, and father of Simon, Michael and Emma. Step-father of Louise, Shelley and Grant, and father-in-law of Tessa, Kylie, Dean and Mark. Grandfather of Magnus, Sam, Milly, Jack, Ryan and Hugo, Scarlett, Henry, Sarah, Erin, Julie, and James. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Michael’s Catholic Church, 6 Beatrice Road, Remuera, on Thursday 9 February, at 1.00pm.
ADAM, Jacob Alexander
On February 3, 2023, aged 15, peacefully at home in Ashburton, surrounded by love. Deeply loved son of Brendon and Sharon. Much loved friend and brother of Lachlan, Isaac, and Isla. Loved grandson of Paul and Shirley Adam, and Hazel and the late Wallace MacKenzie. Loved by all his aunties, uncles and cousins.
“Love Conquers All”
Our sincere thanks for all the love and support we have received over the last 8 months. Messages to the Adam family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Jacob will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday, February 10, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
WITHINGTON, Alastair David (Goob)
It is with great sadness that we announce that our very strong brave man has lost his short courageous battle surrounded by his loving family, at Hospice Southland, on Monday, February 6, 2023. Most dearly loved husband, soulmate and best friend of Lisa. Much loved Dad, Dad-in-law and best friend of Conner and Sam, Courtney and Bailey, loved big guy of Rylan. Loved son and son-in-law of Dot* and Harold*, Judy* and Peter* Eady, loved brother and brother-in-law of Anne and John Boustead, Heather and Neil* Soper, Jeanette* and Neil Gibb, Geoff and Diane, Ken and Kerren, Nicola and Wayne McConechy, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Special big guy to Dawn and Alister, James and Toni and Debs Harvey and the wee girls. A service to celebrate Alastair’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.00pm on Thursday, February 9, and then laid to rest at the Greenpoint Cemetery. Our special thanks to everyone at Hospice Southland for the amazing care given to Alastair and our family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland can be left at the service. Messages to 768 Bluff Road, Invercargill 9877.
(*denotes deceased)
ANDREWS, Betty Ellen (nee Clements)
On February 5, 2023, aged 93 years. Much loved sister of Josie Skelton and the late Bob, Ron and Gwenda.
At peace with her beloved Noel, will never be forgotten.
LAWRENCE, Noeline Mary (nee Astbury)
Passed peacefully on Sunday 5 February, 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Loved Mum of Brenda and Luiz, Nicola (Dec) and Bruce and Susan. Adored Nan of Emily and Adam. All messages to the Lawrence family, c/o PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A service for Noeline will be held in The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Friday 10 February 2023 at 10
HULL, Warren David
With great sadness we announce that Warren left this world, on Monday, February 6, 2023, two days before his 69th birthday, surrounded by his loving family
HANCOCK, Gladys
Passed away peacefully at Bob Scott Retirement Village, aged 105. Dearly loved wife of the late Walter (Bill). Loved sister of Nellie Sproule and Tom and Iona Sproule. Loved Aunt of Stephanie and the late Pit Hey, Gordon and Alison Sproule, Lesley and Kelvin Ayson. Loved Great-Aunt to four generations. A service to celebrate Gladys’s life will be held at Lychgate Funeral Home, Willis St, Wellington on February 18, at 2.00pm. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Bob Scott.
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HUBERT, John Cooper
Peacefully on 4 February 2023, surrounded by his family; aged 91 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Pauline & Roy, and Beverley & Bill; cherished and adored Grandfather of Phillip, Geraldine, Scott, and Hannah; Loved Great-grandfather of Vanessa, Caitlyn, and Marley; Loved brother of Averil, and the late Beulah.
“I am prepared to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter”
— Winston Churchill
A service for John will be held in the White Rose Chapel,
75 Cook Street, Hamilton East, on Thursday 9 February 2023 at 1.00pm. Followed
by private cremation. All correspondence to the ‘Hubert family’, C/- 138 Grey Street, Hamilton East 3216.
VENDT, Gordon Robert
Gordon passed away peacefully on Saturday, 4th February 2023, aged 94. Dearly loved husband of the late Vivienne, and respected and loved father and father-in-law of Gail & Kevin (deceased); Wayne (deceased) & Pauline; Rhonda (deceased) & Rod; Ashley & Christine; Cheryl (deceased) & Phil. He loved and was loved by his 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Gordon will be held on Wednesday 8th of February at 2
RACKé, Hendrikus Cornelis (Henk)
Promoted to Glory, on February 5, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Gerda, much loved father and father-in-law of Sarah and Albert, Ingrid and Simon, and Edwin and Charmaine, loved Opa and great-Opa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchild.
“Keep the faith”
Special thanks to all the staff at Charles Upham for the wonderful care and support given to Hank. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Henk Racké, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Henk will be held in the Reformed Church of Bishopdale, 90 Highsted Road, Bishopdale, on Friday, February 10 at 10.30am, thereafter interment in the Rangiora Lawn Cemetery.
PORTEOUS, Joan (nee Hamblyn)
Passed away on 4th February 2023, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of Athol. Loved mum and mother-in-law to John and Debs, Kay and Andy Daly, Jacqui and Zack. Loved Granma to Nicola Porteous, Briana and Denison Daly. Sister to David and Brian, and loved by all who called her mum, sister-in-law and friend. A service for Joan will be held at Grahams Waiuku Chapel, 37 Kitchener Road, Waiuku, on Thursday 9th February, at 10.30am. For those wishing to view the service online you can do so by following the link https
RASTRICK, Gerald Robinson
With great sadness we wish to announce that Gerald passed away, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Dearly loved best friend and husband of Doreen (deceased); much loved and respected father of William, Mechelle, Roger (deceased), and John. Loved grandfather to Phoebe, Chase, Cole, Casey, Dylan, Finn, Max, and Lilly; loved great-grandfather to Jakata, Jarome, Janika, Jarell, Jariah, Skyla, Bodhi, and Olive; and loved great-great-grandfather to Ahorangi. Loved brother to John, Barbara (deceased), and Derek. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gerald Rastrick, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Gerald will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, February 10, at 2.00pm. We would like to invite those who would like to toast Gerald, and share fond memories, to meet at his favourite hotel, The Avonhead Tavern, from 3.30pm. This will be in the rear Bar in the X-golf area.
McDONALD, James Hall (Jim)
On February 3, 2023, peacefully at Ashwood Park Rest Home, Blenheim aged 85 years. Loved husband of the late Jackie. A much loved father and father-in-law of Annie and Neil, treasured grandad of Ben and Nicki, Tom and Rosie, great-grandad of Beau, Thea and Lucas, big brother of eight siblings and lover of dogs. Messages to 8 Monro St, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At Jim’s request, a private cremation has taken place.
SHARP, Sharon Anne (nee Browne)
Suddenly at home on Thursday 2nd February 2023. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Chris. Cherished Mum of Teresa & Colin (Eltham), David & Mel (Hawera), Jimmy & Mandy (Manaia). Cherished step-Mum of Leigh & Stacey (Melbourne), Vinnie & Vic (Wellington), Bronte & Nikita (Feilding). Adored Nan of Rochelle, Bjorn, Lizzie & also Carter & Lockie. Doting Great-Nana Sharon of Tyrese, Joshua, Wyatt, Jasper (dec), & Keira. Will be greatly missed by all. A service for Sharon will be held Tuesday 7th February at 11.00am, at the Gibson Hall, 48 Tauhuri Street, Manaia, followed by refreshments and a private cremation. Cared for by Tranquility Funeral Services.
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