SCRIMGEOUR, John Gordon
Born in Nelson 10.07.1940, Passed away 19.01.2023 in Perth, Western Australia. Dearly loved husband of Julie, loved father of Glenn and Scott, Dannar (grandfather) to Alice and Ryan, Dannar (great-grandfather) to Lakei, Ari, Madison and Sione. The family will return John’s ashes to Nelson, his place of birth.
HOGG, Findlay Michael (Fin)
Peacefully at Timaru Hospital on Monday, January 23, 2023, aged 57, surrounded by his loved ones. Loved dad of Hannah, Daniel, and Amy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Desma Hogg*, Michele and Denis* Horton, uncle to Kelly and Tony Dinkelaar, Jess and Aleisha Horton. Cousin of the Perriam boys Tony, Shayne, Brendon and Leon, and to the McAnelly families. Godfather of Daisy Perriam.
Will be sadly missed.
A service for Fin will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Saturday, January 28 at 10.00am, thereafter private interment.
(*denotes deceased)
CHASE, William Douglas Edward (Doug)
Peacefully at Summerset Mountain View on Wednesday 25 January 2023, aged 97. Dearly loved husband of Mary (deceased). Loved Dad of Heather and Bruce Earby, Gail and Murray Towler, and Lee. Cherished Grandad of Michael, David, and Daniel; Sam, and Caleb; Louise, William, and Julia, and their families. Adored great-Grandad. Messages to Doug’s family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/doug. A service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Monday 30 January 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
FAMILTON, Alan Keith
OBE
On December 24, 2022, with family by his side, aged 92. Loving and devoted husband of the late Helen, treasured father and father-in-law of Sue and Harold, Robyn and Dave, and Nicola. Much loved Pop of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for our precious dad. In accordance with Alan’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
‘A life well lived, reunited now with Helen, his soulmate.’
SMITH, Maurice (Morrie) William
Born 20.1.1933, passed away peacefully on 25.1.2023 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Anne, daughters Leonie and Lynette, and granddaughters Gabrielle and Aimee. Following his wishes Morrie was cremated privately on Thursday. Thanks to the staff at Longview Home for their care of Morrie over the past few months.
WETERE, Jim
A valued, hardworking and respected member of Hamilton Rugby Union. Jim was an essential part of our Centennial in 2001. He will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
EBERT, Brian Richard
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital with his family by his side, on Monday, 23 January 2023. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Susan. Loved father of Don and Kirsty, Grant and Ricelle, and Brice. Grandad of Matthew and Liam; and Nandaddy of Benn. All messages to the Ebert family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North 4414. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated, and may be left in the chapel foyer. A service for Brian will be held at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Monday, 30 January 2023 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
NZIFH
HAY, Selena Fay
17 August 1930 —22 January 2023
Passed away aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Bill, and loved Mum of Martin and Gill, April, Andy and Jo, Graham and Peta, and Irvine and Kerry, Roger and the late Judy. Treasured Grandma of 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A service will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Takaka, on Tuesday, January 31, at 11.00am.
NIELSEN, Bruce Richard
Passed away on Sunday, 22nd January 2023. Aged 59 years. Treasured father of Astrid and Heidi, proud grandfather of Elliot and Kohen. Borris to his friends and family. Dearly loved brother of Nigel (deceased), Mike, Glen (Australia), Jan, and Peter (Australia).
‘Travelling uncle of the family. Known for his contagious sense of humour and warm smile. Will be remembered sharing lots of laughs and always living life his own way. xoxox’
A private cremation has been held. All communications to The Nielsen Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
FRANCIS, Daniel Francis
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, as the result of an accident. Aged 35 years. Deeply loved husband of Jessica, and father of Harper and Luke. Cherished son of Colin and Jenny, loved brother and brother-in-law of Megan and Paul. Adored grandson of Kevin and Lorraine Sadd, and the late Peter and Maureen Francis. Special thanks to the Emergency Services and Wellington Hospital ICU team. Messages may be sent to the Francis Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Nelson
Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be made at the service or to
a/c 03-0703-0370729-01, Ref. FRANCIS. A farewell for Daniel will be held at the Marlborough Events Centre, 42A Alfred Street, at 2.00pm, on Tuesday, January 31, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.
FRANCIS, Daniel Hayden
Deeply loved husband of Jessica Francis and father of Luke and Harper. Loved son-in-law of Matthew and Andrea McCabe. Brother-in-law of Stephen and Kimberly, Jim and Katy, Hannah McCabe. Grandson-in-law of Kate and the late Rex Schollum. Special uncle to Archie, Ella, Chas and Olivia.
He will be sorely missed.
BRIGHOUSE, Deseree Dawn (Des) (nee Morrison)
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, peacefully at Summerset In The Sun, Stoke, aged 93 years. Adored wife and forever partner of Russell Brighouse for 72 years, wonderful mother and mentor to Daryl, Paul (deceased), Deborah and Michael and their partners. Loved and loving grandmother and great-grandmother whose love will be missed deeply. As requested by Russell during this intimate and difficult time, an immediate family only service then private cremation will take place this Saturday, January 28. A full celebration of Des’s life will be held at a later date with friends and family to acknowledge the love we had for her – and her for us. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful and caring support given by the Summerset In The Sun Care Centre team who made her last weeks full of fun and laughter.
REID, Charles Gilbert
Passed away peacefully on January 25, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved brother of Kevin, Graham, Jill, Jim, and the late Ailsa King and Claire Walker. R.I.P
HAYES, Daphne Rita
On January 25, 2023, peacefully at Wairau Hospital in her 105th year. Loved wife of the late Tom. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Louise; Gloria and the late Roy. Loved Gran of Melissa, Matthew, Penelope, Christina, Francesca and Thomas. Loved great-gran of her seven great-grandchildren. Loved sister of the late Alexa Gibbs. “A long life well lived, now at peace.” Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A celebration of Daphne’s life will be held at St Ninians Presbyterian Church, Alabama Road, Blenheim, on Monday, January 30 at 1.30pm.
SOLE, Eric Gustavius
Passed peacefully on Wednesday 25th January 2023, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyllis. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Denyse and Rob, Kevin and Sharon, Nerida and Russell, Brent and Christine, Lynette and Andrew, and Neil and Anne. Loved Grandad and great-grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be sent to ’The Sole Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Eric’s life will be held in The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth on Monday 30th January at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
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