Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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DAWSON, Robert Leggett(Lik)

Passed away suddenly while sitting on the deck with wife Bev having a beer on Monday, January 16, 2023. Beloved husband of Bev, and dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tania and Stephen Clark, the late Robert and the late Ruhia, and “The Special One” Caleb. Robert was our glue and will be forever missed by all his step-children, moko’s, great-moko’s, sisters, and brothers. A service to celebrate Robert’s life has been held.

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KING, Max (Hanley Max Thomas)

01.01.1938 — 22.12.2022
A celebration of Max’s life will be held at the KapitiBoat Club, Marine Parade, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday 14 February 2023, commencing at 2.00pm. A private family service has been held in Auckland on Tuesday 27 December 2022.

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PEARD, Alan

Passed away peacefully on 23 January 2023, aged 93 years. Dearly loved Husband of Shirley. Cherished father and father-in-law of Carrolyn & Hugh. Beloved Grandad and great-grandad to Samarra and Eve. All messages to the Peard family, c/o 547 Queen St East, Levin. A Private Cremation has been held.

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McALLISTER, Fay Eleanor

Passed away peacefully at Matamata Country Lodge on Monday 23 January 2023. Loving mother of Catherine, Kevin and Juliet, Phillip, Tony and Lois, Maree and Dean, Alison. Much loved Nana, great-nana and great-great-nana to many.
“Always in our hearts”
A service to celebrate the life of Fay will be held in the Holy Angels Catholic Church, Hohaia Street, Matamata, on Tuesday 31 January 2023 at 11.00am. All communications to the McAllister family, c/- 6 Tamihana Street, Matamata.

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STEVENSON, Lyndley (Lyn)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of the late Les, loved mother of Averil, Phillipa, Alexander (deceased), Sandra, Christine, and Royce, much loved grandmother of Joanna, Morgan, Miriam, Jeremy, Amanda, Simeon, Olivia, Rachel, Timothy, William, Mitchell, Jordan, Martin, Lauren, Jodie, Shannon, Sarah, Reuben, Lilly, Lucas, Louise, Charlotte, and a doting great-grandmother. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lyndley Stevenson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private ceremony was held for Lyn on Thursday, January 26, at Linwood Crematorium.

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BRUNTON, Andrew John

Passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital ICU, after a courageous battle, on Monday 23rd January 2023, aged 73 years. Loved husband of Yvonne for 53 years. Father of Craig, Joanne (Jo) and Jo’s partner Shaun. Much loved Grandad and great-grandad. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Taranaki Base Hospital ICU and Waikato ICU. Messages may be sent to ‘The Brunton Family’, c/-PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Andrew’s wishes, a private family cremation has been held.

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SMITH, Natalie Margaret

On January 18, 2023, passed away peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Rosemary, Gordon and Leonie, and Jennifer and Ross, adored nana of Nicole, and Ben; Maddison; Rosie, and Maisie-Jane; special friend of Jenny, and Lynne, and much loved by her four legged friends Ted, Harry, and Connie.
“Forever loved and remembered”
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Natalie Smith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Natalie’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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ROBERTSON, Margaret

Monday 23rd January 2023, aged 86 years. Peacefully surrounded by family at Bob Scott Village, Petone. Dearly loved wife of Andy (dec.), loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Trish Robertson, Carolyn and Ric Croasdale. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother.
Finally at peace
with her true love
A private cremation has been held.

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LEMON, David

The family would love to welcome everyone to a Memorial Service to celebrate David’s life on Wednesday February 1st at 3pm, Terror to Love Room, Level 3 at Addington Raceway.

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BOWMAN, Lilian

Late of Brisbane, formerly Christchurch. Peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of Richard. Much loved mother of Maggie and Trish, mother-in-law of Steve Griffith and Mark Wilson, and her precious grandsons Alex and Ryan and their wives Katie and Felicity.
Forever cherished.
Messages to 140 Forestry Road, RD 7, Rangiora. She has been laid to rest in Brisbane.

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McPHEAT, Gaye Meredith (nee Brailsford)

On January 22, 2023, passed (peacefully) at Mary Potter Hospice, after a short illness, surrounded by the family she loved. Adored wife of Greg, devoted mother to Ben and James, and loving mother-in-law to Brooke and Jessica. Caring, dedicated Grandma to Ashleigh, Harper, Asa and River. Dearly loved by her extended family, many life-long friends and her colleagues at Karori Normal School. Special thanks to the staff at Mary Potter Hospice who supported Gaye and the family in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice would be appreciated. A celebration of the life of Gaye will be held at Lychgate Funerals, 7 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, Thursday, February 2 at 3.00pm. Private cremation thereafter. Messages for the family can be sent C/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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PETERS, Craig Maurice

3.6.1970 — 24.1.2023
Suddenly passed away on Tuesday 24th January 2023. Beloved son of Maurice and Lois Peters (both deceased). Brother to Gaylene, Alison and Kylie. Dad to Isaiah. Uncle & Great-Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held.
a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236

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SYMES, Edmund Hayward (Ed)

Passed away peacefully in Jane Winstone Rest Home on Monday 23 January 2023, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Dawn, loved father and father-in-law of (the late) Todd, Marty and Nic, Jacqui and John, Nicki, and Grant and Gina, and loved Grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. In accordance with Ed’s wishes, a private service has been held. Ed’s service can be viewed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz....

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COPELAND, Peter Michael

Peter passed away on 23rd January 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Kath. Much loved father of Christopher and Liz, Trevor (dec) and Danella. Loved Grandad of Daniel, Ben; Ace, and Max. Friends are invited to join in farewelling Peter with love, on Monday 30th January 2023 at the Tower Bowling Club High Street, commencing at 10.00am. A livestream of Peter’s service will be on his tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz... Cash donations may be made to Hospice Taranaki.

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THOMPSON, John Alfred Dunstan (Tomo)

Ex Senior Police Constable of the NZ Police. Sadly passed away on January 25, 2023, at home in the loving care of his friends and family, after a courageous battle. Dearly loved and treasured dad of Vania, and the late Peter, Kalena, and James. Dearly loved granddad John of Kalena, and Liam, and his great-grandchildren Malakai, Florencia, Zayden, and Kyarne. Loved and devoted friend to many.
Gone Fishing
A Funeral Service for John will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Tuesday, January 31 at 2.00pm. Livestream of the service can be viewed via the following link www.betts.co.nz... John’s burial will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 1.00pm, at the Waimate Cemetery. Messages to the Thompson family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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