McKENZIE, Shirley
Passed away peacefully in Nelson with family at her side on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Tom, wonderful mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Wendy, adored Grandma of Nathan and Kate, Emily and Simon, and Monique and Ryan. Treasured Great-Grandma of Lachie and Elodie; Louis and Isabelle, a special friend of Dick and cherished by her extended Olorenshaw family. A service to celebrate the life of Shirley will be held at the Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, at 1.30pm, on Monday, June 19. Shirley will be buried later in the week with Tom at Purewa Cemetery in Auckland. As a tribute to Shirley, her favourite col
our is blue, so come dressed with a little or a lot of blue
if you wish. The service will be livestreamed, please contact Alex on
alexmckenzienz@gmail.com where messages can also be sent or alternatively posted to the McKenzie family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011.
WILLIAMSON, Janice Sharman (Jan)
On Thursday, June 8, 2023, suddenly, at home in Motueka, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Peter, deeply loved mother of Rachel and Kiri and cherished mother-in-law of Gavin and Mathew. Dearly loved Granny to William, Abigail and Mya.
Forever in our hearts
We will miss you every day
A service to celebrate the life of Jan will be held on Friday, June 16, at 2.30pm, at Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services, 8 Inglis St, Motueka. Light refreshments to follow at our family home.
LADD, Judith Maraea (Judy)(nee Watts)
On June 12, 2023 peacefully at Summerset, Trentham; aged 89 years. Daughter of Bert & Vera (both deceased). Loved and loving wife of the late Rev. Ray Ladd. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen & Scott, David & Janine, and Angela & Brian. Adored Gran of her 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Always in our hearts, rest in peace.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or online. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the Ladd family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.
KEEPA, Albert League (Albie)
Passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving whnau, aged 73 years. A Funeral Service for Albie will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London or Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Friday, June 16 at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.
GAULDIE, Andrew Glen (Andy)
Peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dulcie and loved father and father-in-law of Sally Kershaw, Glen Gauldie, and Allister and Rebecca Gauldie. A cherished Grandad and Great-Grandad. Special partner of Joyce. As per Andrew’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A special thank you to RDNS and Karen for their help and support of Andy. Messages to 1 Brydon Street, Edendale 9825.
WATT, Christina Ishbel (nee Day)
On June 13, 2023, passed away peacefully at Bupa Parkstone, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Grant, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Wilma, Jenny and Peter, Kirsty and David, loved by all her grandchildren. A Celebration of Christina’s life will be held at St Ninian’s Church, 5 Puriri Street, Riccarton, on Friday, June 16, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
COTTON, Evelyn Mary
Peacefully at Rangiora, on June 12, 2023, in her 88th year. Loved wife of the late Trevor formerly of Holbrook Station, and Hadlow. Dearly loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law and Nana of Rachel and Marc Palmer, nana of Lachlan and Charlotte; Carol and Wayne Flockton, nana of James; Lorraine, nana of Thomas and Erica, Amelia and Hayden; Rosalie and Tony, Brodie and Regan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ellen and the late Ken Burrow; and the late John and Elaine Dent; and their families; and sister-in-law to the extended Cotton family. Grateful thank you to the staff at Charles Upham Retirement for the love and care you have all given to Evelyn. A Service to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be held at St Stephens Church, Wai-iti Road, Timaru, on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 12 noon, with burial to follow at Timaru Public Cemetery. Messages to Cotton Family C/o 206 Driscoll Road, RD4, Timaru 7974.
‘‘May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.’’
RARERE, Thomas David (Tom)
Peacefully at home on Monday, June 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family; aged 65 years. Loved husband of Karen for 40 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Mel and Geoff, Daniel, and Justin. Adored grandad of Benjamin, Jackson, Marley, Tane, and Slade. Loved brother of Alan, Noeline, Kathy, Ross, and Christine. Thank you to the Doctors, District Nurses and Carers for their wonderful care. A service to celebrate the life of Tom will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 1.00pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call 6862148. Messages to
COLLINS, Michael Daniel (Mike)
Died peacefully on May 30, 2023, at Ngaio Marsh Hospital, Christchurch. Much loved and loving husband of Stephne, father of Nicholas and father-in-law of Hannah and proud and fun loving Poppa of Eliza, Tomas and Harry.
With our deepest love we will forever hold you tightly in our hearts and memories.
A private service for Mike has been held in the John Rhind Chapel. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Collins Family’, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8014. Donations in memory of Mike would be appreciated and may be made online https
ELLIS, Florence Faye (Faye) (nee Spring)
Passed away at Brightwater Home, Palmerston North, on Sunday 4 June 2023, aged 91. Much loved younger sister of Alexia Fage (Palmerston North), Graeme Spring (deceased), Trevor Spring (deceased), and Dell Maclaine (Melbourne). Loving aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
DRAIN, Bernard John (Bernie)
Peacefully in Christchurch on Saturday, June 10, 2023, aged 69 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Damien Farrow (Tasmania), loved Pop of Sebastain and Indi. Loved brother of Rosalie, Pauline, Leonie, and Andrea and loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. Bernie was a great friend of Bob and Dot, Liz, Margaret, Helen, and Denise. Messages may be addressed to The Drain Family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In accordance with Bernie’s wishes a private cremation will be held. An invitation is extended to friends and family for an informal gathering at 10 Ashwood Street, Parklands, Christchurch on Sunday, June 18, at 1.00pm to farewell Bernie.
CROY, Ross John
29.11.1952 — 10.6.2023
Died peacefully on Saturday 10th June 2023, at home in his 71st year. Dearly loved father of Dave and Nikki, Sharon and Tim, and Alex and Hannah. Beloved Grandad to Kiah, Milla and Isaac. Much loved brother of Sue.
Unique and irreplaceable,
you will be in our hearts
to the end of time,
and forever missed.
All messages to the Croy family, C/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A service will be held at The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, for all friends and family, on Friday 16th June 2023, at 10.30am.
WILLIAMS, Clare Marie
Ngti Kuri, Te Ngi Thuriri, Ngi Tahu, Rangitane o Wairau. Adored wife of Frank Huria Williams, and much loved Mother, Mother-in-law, Tua, Tua-nui Sister and Aunty, sadly passed away at home Sunday, June 11, 2023. Clare will be at home at, Waikuku Beach until June 15, Clare will lay at Maahunui II (Tuahiwi) Marae, arriving 1.00pm, Tomorrow (Thursday). Clare’s Tangi will be at Maahunui II (Tuahiwi) Marae on Friday, June 16, at 9.30am, she will then make her final journey to Te Pohatunui o Te Umu Wheke Urupa, Maungamanu, Kaikura.
Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa ponamu te moana, kia tere te krohirohi
I mua I tu huarahi.
QUIN, Mary Julia (nee McCormack)
Peacefully at Jean Sandel on Tuesday, 13 June 2023 aged 98. Devoted wife of the late Pat. Loving Mum of Mike & Ann, Denise & Graham, Brian & Audrey, Gerardine (deceased) and Craig, Maree & Greg, and Kathy & Bryan. Much loved Nana of her 13 grandchildren. Awesome Little Nana of her 21 great-grandchildren. Special aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Quin Family may be left on Mary’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/mary. Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 49 Whitcombe Road, Opunake on Friday 16 June 2023 at 11.30am. For those unable to attend, Mary’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.
“99 years of a beautiful life lived”
ALLEN, Violet Pamela (Pam)
Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023, surrounded by her family at Parata Residence. In her 91st year. Loving wife and friend of the late George for 69 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Bob and Pauline, Stephen and Jane (Gore), Gary and Annette (Invercargill), and loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loved sister, sister-in-law, and Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service for Pam will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Saturday, June 17 at 11.00am. Special thanks to all the staff at Parata Residence. Pam’s Service can be viewed on livestream
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