HARVEY, John
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 28 January 2023, in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of Hazel. Loved father of Michael and Wayne. Loved grandad of Helena and Cameron, Cory and Alix, and great-grandad of Roman. Messages c/- Harvey Family, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 4310. To honour John’s wishes, a private family service has been held.
SHONE, Oliver Dominic
Suddenly in Gisborne Hospital on Wednesday, 25th January 2023. Aged 11 years. Adored Son of Catherine. Much loved grandson of Marie and David, Nephew of Stephen, Matthew and Emily. Messages to the Shone family may be placed in Oliver’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037. A time of remembrance will be held at St Patrick’s Church, 372 Makara Road, Makara, Wellington, on Wednesday, 15th February, at NOON, and will be followed by private interment.
WEASTELL, Betty Eirene(nee Vanstone)
(Little River). On January 29, 2023, peacefully, at Chatswood Retirement Village, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Neale. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Adrienne, Barry and Lesley, and Alan (deceased) and Diane. Dearly loved nana of Lisa, Tim, Jamie, David, and Jessica; Renee, Greer, and Christopher; Tania, Neale, and Kim, and a much loved great-grandmother and great- great-grandmother. Messages to the family of the late Betty Weastell, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A memorial service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in the Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street, on Tuesday, February 7 at 1.00pm.
PEARCE, Janell Margaret
Aged 76 years. Of Seaham, NSW, formerly of Aylesbury, New Zealand. Dearly loved wife of Kevin, mother and mother-in-law of Simone and Kevin, Angela and Chris, Prue and Gavin. Loving grandmother of Kate, David, Jack, Ashleigh, Sarah, Zac and Sophie. Loving sister, sister-in-law of John and Jenny Calder and their families. Family and friends are warmly invited to the Service at Fry Bros Chapel, 97 New England Hwy, Maitland (Rutherford), on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 10.00am AET.
SHEARER, Pamela Belle (Harrie)
On 31st January 2023, peacefully at Te Hopai Home and Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Jim & Tiss (deceased), and Howard & Jean. Cherished aunt of Glenis, Keith, Vivien, Susan and Lance, and great-aunt of Keith, Laura, Georgia, Katie, Mia, Freya, Alex and Patrick. Special thanks to the staff of Te Hopai for their care and support of Harrie. In lieu of flowers, donations to New Zealand Dementia Foundation would be appreciated and may be made online at
GODLEY, John George Holme
On Tuesday, 31st January 2023, peacefully at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy (Dot). Loved dad and father-in-law of Linda, Steve and Jan, Trav, Kay and Alan. Cherished grandad of Sean, Brendan, Rachel, Anna and Richard, Kate and Zach, Michelle and Nicko, Joe, Jess and Dee and Scott and Amy. Great-grandad of Jock, Frieda (Freddie), Ollie, Nova, Ava, Beau, Arley, Arthur and Dorothy (Dottie). A Celebration of John’s life will be held at the St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Waerenga Rd, Te Kauwhata, on Tuesday, 7th February at 12.00noon, to be followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Godley Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.
KLENNER, Glenys Vera (nee West)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 26th January 2023 in New Plymouth. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Dennis Klenner, Terry and Kylee Klenner, Keith and Christine Klenner, Jan and Grant Hall. Sister and sister-in-law of Mabeth and Fred (deceased) Bishop, Ross and Mary West, Jenny and Malcolm Bremner. Much loved nana to her grand-children and great-grandchildren. Glenys has been cremated in accordance with her wishes. A service to celebrate Glenys’s life will be held in due course. Communication to Jan
THIMBLEBY, Barry John
12.10.1940 – 31.01.2023
It is with peace in our hearts that we inform you that Barry passed away on 31 January 2023. He will be remembered for his humor and absolute love for life. Dearly loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, and friend to many. A family service has already been held.
Haven Falls Funeral Home
Wellington
0800 428 365
BAKER, Gail Robyn
01.02.1963 — 31.01.2023
Much loved daughter of Bryce and the late Noeline Baker. Loved step-daughter of Margot. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Wayne and Sue, Denis and Leeanne, Gary and Jeanette, and loved aunty of Alyssa, Stuart and Keegan. Gail’s family would like to pass on their sincere thanks to the wonderful team at Aldwins House. In keeping with Gail’s wishes, a private service has been held.
GILES, Neville Peter (Peter)
Passed away suddenly at Orange Hospital, on January 25, 2023. Aged 73. Dearly loved husband of the late AnnMarie. Father of Elizabeth, Catherine and Adam, and their families (NSW, Australia). Son of Lex (dec) and Marion Giles (Grant) (dec), and Jim Grant (dec). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lex and Sandra, Maralyn and Denys Crotty, Dianne and John Logie, all of Christchurch. Mervyn (dec) and Lois, Picton, and a loved Uncle. In keeping with Peter’s wishes, a Service was held for Peter in Worrigee, NSW, on February 3, 2023. Messages may be addressed to the Giles Family, C/- 94C Merivale Lane, Christchurch 8014.
DUNSMUIR, Joan Eloise
Passed away peacefully at Hilda Ross, Hamilton, on 27 January 2023. Loved mother of Ken, and mother-in-law of Karon. Much loved nanny to Rachel, David, Alex, Troy, Ashlee, and their partners. Great-Nanny to Scarlett.
Now at peace with her soulmate Neil.
HILL, Bernard York
Peacefully on 20th January 2023 at Wellington Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly beloved husband of Angela and father of Martin and Cathie. Brother of Malcolm and Dorothy (both dec), uncle of Stephen, Phillip and David. Lap of first choice for Harry, the cat. Our very special thanks to Sinéad and all the team at ED and Ward 5S for their kindness and tenderness, to the cheerful but pragmatic Plimmerton ambulance team, to the tireless district nurses especially the perceptive and empathic Chantelle, and lastly to his GP Alistair, who made all the time for him in the world. No flowers please. Donations to The Malaghan Institute, The Women’s Refuge, The Cancer Society. A private cremation has been held.
HAPPER, Duncan AlanRobert (Alan), (Dr)
Previously of University of Canterbury, Department of Chemistry. Passed away on January 31, 2023, aged 84 years, after a short illness. Much loved son of the late Gordon and Mavis Happer. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Donald and June, and respected and caring Uncle to Mark and Nicola, Craig and Gillian, and Bryce and Debbie. Great-Uncle to his nephews and nieces. Held in the highest esteem by his many friends. A special thanks to the staff at Camellia Court, Ward 24 Christchurch Hospital, Palliative Team, and Ilam Healthcare for their care of Alan. Messages to the Happer family, c/- PO Box 122, Dunsandel 7657. A Memorial Service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Sockburn, on Thursday, February 9 at 2.00pm, followed by afternoon tea. All welcome to attend. A private interment will be held at the Dunsandel Cemetery at a later date.
ALLISON, Raymond Keith
28.02.1937 — 24.01.2023
Passed away at home. Beloved husband and soulmate to wife Sylvia. Cherished father of Stephen, Diane, David, Paul, Rob, spouses and partners. Grandfather of 12 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 10 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to St John Ambulance staff, the Police, Fire Brigade, and Neighbours. Extra special thanks to Tony and Julie of Gulliver & Tyler Funeral Home. As per the family’s wishes, a private ceremony has been held in Ray’s honour. Any messages of condolences to the family to be sent C/- Gulliver & Tyler, PO Box 35, Rangiora.
MacDONALD, Shirley Anne (nee Lindsay)
Passed away on January 31, 2023, at the Christchurch Hospital. Daughter of the late Betty and John, sister of Heather and loved partner of the late Bryan. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tracey and Ted, Scott and Connie, Lisa, and Ross. A loved grandmother, great-grandmother and aunty to Zac, Jake, Krystal, Tiana, Lachlan, Isla and Fuchsia. Messages c/- the MacDonald family, to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. At Shirley’s request a private cremation has been held.
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