WHITE, Ruby Elizabeth(nee Toomey)
Peacefully at Margaret Wilson Rest Home, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in her 103rd year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Noel, and dearly loved and treasured mother of the late Jan, and son-in-law Keith. Adored Grandma of Bridget and Lewis. Precious Great-Grandma Bubba Ruby to Fraser and Hunter. A service to celebrate Ruby’s life will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, 125 Wai-iti Road, Timaru, on Saturday, February 18 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Temuka Cemetery. Messages to 16 Carlisle Place, Timaru 7910.
LATTIMORE, Ian Murray
549857 Maj (Ret) NZDF. Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Christchurch on January 28, 2023. In his 62nd year. Much loved only son of Murray and the late Gertrude Lattimore, Methven. Beloved only sibling of Kate Holmes, Methven. Loving father of Maire and Sarah, Brisbane. Loved stepfather of Stephanie Forsyth-Taylor, Loburn. Adored Grandad of Addison and Charli. Loved and admired by his godson Lockie Armstrong. Messages of condolence to be sent to Lattimore Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. His company, humour, stories and support were enjoyed and appreciated by all of his large wider circle of family and friends. Highly respected colleague, friend, mate and respected officer of all who knew and worked with him for over 40 years’ service in the New Zealand Army, including NZDF deployments all over the world. Ian’s farewell and celebration of his life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday, February 9, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
CHALK, William John (Bill)
On February 1, 2023, peacefully with family at his side, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Gloria for 49 years, and a much-loved father and father-in-law of Fleur and Blair. A dearly loved son of the late Bert and Nance, a loved brother of Pam Chalk (deceased) and Lynne Puddy-Greenwood; and a much-loved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Many thanks to the palliative care unit of Nurse Maude for their care of Bill. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated, and can be made online at nursemaude.org.nz/donate/. A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 244 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, on Tuesday, February 7, at 11.00am.
STIRLING, Lorraine Gillies
Passed peacefully, on January 30, 2023, at Elmswood Hospital, aged 90 years. Cherished daughter of the late John and Mabel Stirling, loved sister of Joan, Valmai and Neil, Ngaire and Les, Beverley, Doug and Shirley (all deceased), Kevin, Janice and the late Bruce, much loved Aunty Bid and great-aunty of all her nieces and nephews, especially Alison and Mark Field, Brent Gray and Jan Cooper, Sandy and Stephen Brinkhurst, and Janette Gray. A loved friend and neighbour of Colleen, Sue, and Peter. Special thanks to Elmswood Hospital, especially to Paddy and her staff, for their wonderful care of Lorraine. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lorraine Stirling, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online at www.stjohn.org.nz.... A private gathering to Celebrate Lorraine’s life has been held.
COUTTS, Helen Beryl (nee Geddes)
Of Christchurch, formerly of Alexandra. Passed away at Wesley Care on February 1, 2023, in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Alan Coutts, and his family Greg and Wendy, and Mike. Daughter of Julius and Alice Geddes (both deceased), a much loved sister and sister-in-law of Bill (deceased) and Thelma Geddes, Thelma and Lance Monson (both deceased), Graeme and Shona Geddes (both deceased), Verna and Bert (deceased) Schonewille. Dearly loved aunt of Lindsay and Karen Geddes, David and Norma Geddes, Jan and Greg Mawson; Gary Monson, Robyn Blyth, Steven and Sue Monson; Katie and Stephen, Julie and Neil Rutherford, Barbara and Waric Murphy; Chris and Leanne Schonewille, Greg Schonewille, Laura and Ken (deceased) Graham. Loved great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many. Messages may be addressed to
MEE, James Spencer (Jim)
After a ferocious battle, Jim passed away peacefully at Calvary Rest Home, Invercargill, on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Aged 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Brenda (Winton), and the late Sarah. Loved grandfather of Corran. Loved son of the late Bill and Iris Mee. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Marie and Selwyn Tomkins and Barrie and the late Jocelyn Mee. Loved uncle. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 3.00pm, at Ascot Racecourse, Invercargill. Private cremation thereafter. Messages to 28 Church Street, Winton 9720, and tributes may be left on Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available.
SMALL, Owen
Born October 05, 1930. Passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023 in the Waikanae Lodge Resthome. Formerly of Otaki. Much loved friend of Denise, Francis, Sue, Sophie and David. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Waikanae Lodge.
METCALFE, Christine (Chrissie)(nee Flowerday / Harris)
Our very much loved wife of Phil, and mother of Rachel with broken hearts Chrissie passed away at Pohlen Hospital, Matamata, on Thursday 2nd February 2023. Also much loved mother-in-law of Andy, and stepmother of Nicole and Brent, Maria and Lyndon. Much loved Nanny of Jessica and Bradley, Madison and Hayley, Boston and Phoebe.
‘‘We grieve so greatly because we have loved so much’’
A service to celebrate the life of Chrissie will be held in the Silver Fern Farms Event Centre, Stanley Ave, Te Aroha, at 1.00pm on Wednesday 8 February 2023. The service will be livestreamed, please refer to Watersons website and go to funeral recordings for the link. All communications c/- Metcalfe family to 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
KENSINGTON, Beryl Joy (nee Slater)
Passed away on January 31, 2023. Much loved wife of Graeme, and adored by her children Andrew and Joanne and their partners Melinda and Andy. A treasured Nana to Rowan, Sean, Hugh, Oli and Zoe. A memorial service for Beryl will take place at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga, on Thursday 9th February at 2.00pm. For livestream details contact Jo, Andy, Graeme or Christine for details.
FITZHARRIS, Jolene Anne(nee Healey, formerly Nolet)
On January 31, 2023, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Karadean Court Rest Home, Oxford, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Peter and Sisi, Nicola and Reiner, Gregory and Dawn, adored grandma Jo, of Bianca, Monty, and Maxi; Hazel; Maddison, Bayley, and Finlay; and great-grandma of Lincoln, Harrison, and Arthur, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Jenny and Ken Muir, and loved aunty of Andrew, Richard, Timothy and their families.
“God Bless her”
Special thanks to all the staff at Karadean, and all her carers throughout Central Otago for the wonderful care and support given to Jolene. Messages to 50 Orchard Road, Wanaka 9382. The Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 154 Aubrey Road, Wanaka on Wednesday, February 8, at 1.30pm, thereafter interment in the Lake Hawea Cemetery.
SHARP, Sharon Anne
Passed away suddenly on February 2, 2023. Funeral details to follow.
COLUMBUS, Audrie Lois
On February 1, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side. Devoted wife of the late Bruce, loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Bronwyn, Craig and Joanne, loved Nana Audrie of Ben and Emily, Mark and Jess, loved sister-in-law and best friend
of Lyane. Special thanks to the staff at Lady Wigram, Dementia care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Audrie Columbus, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Service to Celebrate Audrie’s life, will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, February 8, 2023, at 10.00am, private cremation thereafter.
EARP-JONES, Pauline Rosemary
On Wednesday, 1 February 2023, at Parkwood Hospital Care, Waikanae, Pauline passed peacefully in the arms of caring staff after succumbing to a weakened heart and Covid. Pauline had recently celebrated her 96th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Clinton Earp-Jones. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Caroline, Loraine, Gillian and Harrie, Patricia and the late Tony, Alec and Sha, Ivor and the late Kim, and much loved by her 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pauline was treasured by all who knew her, her sharp mind and strength will be sorely missed. A service to celebrate the life of Pauline will be held at Whenua Tapu Crematorium, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay, on Wednesday, 8 February, at 1.00pm.
GATES, David William
On 30th January 2023 at Seven Oaks, Paraparaumu, surrounded by family David gently passed away. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Cherished father and father-in-law of Lisa & Bill; and Nigel. Beloved Poppa to Erin, Aidan, Catherine and Grace. Loved brother, adored uncle and friend to many. He will be missed. According to David’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae on Friday 10th February 2023 at 2.00pm.
DALLEY, Murray Ernest
Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital on February 1, 2023, aged 72 years. Much loved father of Nikky and Megan and father-in-law to Alastair and Jared; grandfather to Carter and Elise; uncle to Keith, Tania, Christine, Warren, Brent, Maxine, Dion and Mark; brother of Cavel and the late Romaine, Willard and Leigh; husband to a few. Forever remembered for your incredible gardens, wicked sense of humour, endless story telling, love of sport, appreciation of good food, obsession with cutting and stacking firewood, unhealthy addiction to lighting fires, but most importantly spending time chatting with people. Special thanks to Alana and David. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Murray Dalley, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. Join us for the interment of Murray’s ashes at the Oxford Cemetery, 3117 Oxford Road, Oxford, on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11.30am, followed by a Celebration of Murray’s life to be held at the Oxford Rugby Club Rooms, 10 Showgate Drive, Oxford, at approx 12.15pm. Murray had a passion for his garden, so we ask you to bring along a cutting from your garden to be placed with him at the cemetery.
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