Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

CARTMILL, Barry Louis

8.5.1946 — 16.1.2023
Peacefully at Brylyn Rest Home, Hamilton, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Judith (Judy) (dec). Loved son of Walter (dec) and Phyllis (dec). Loved cousin of Robyn Duncan. A Service for Barry will be held at the Chapel of Memories, 32 William Street, Huntly, tomorrow, Friday 20 January at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Cartmill Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.

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SUTTON, Simone Odette (Sam)

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 49 years. Loved and adored wife of Mark. Devoted Mum of Shelby. Truly loved by all her family and friends. Messages to the Sutton family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Sam’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 10.30am. Please wear something colourful. Private cremation thereafter.

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HODGES, Ross Stewart

Of Paraparaumu. Peacefully at Sevenoaks Hospital on Wednesday 18 January 2023. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny. A very much loved Dad, Step-Dad, Grandad and Step-Grandad to all of his family. Heartfelt thanks to the teams at Mary Potter Hospice and Sevenoaks for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mary Potter Hospice (www.marypotter.org.nz) would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Ross’ life will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday
24 January 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by private cremation.

Death

LIMMER, Shirley Elaine Pearl(nee Ellis)

Passed peacefully, surrounded by loving family, at Summerset Mountain View, on Tuesday 17th January 2023, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Patrick (Cranley). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Jan, Sheryll and Leighton, and Debbie. Much loved Nan to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be sent to ‘The Limmer Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In lieu of flowers, donations to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Shirley will be held at The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Saturday 21st January 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

Death

BOLTON, Ava Margaret

On January 18th, 2023, peacefully in Waipukurau aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Denise and the late Thain Craigie, Erica and Greg Cox, Graeme and Desiree Bolton, Fay and Garry Turfrey, and Ian Bolton. A much loved Nana and Great-Nana. Loved daughter of the late May and Jack Hoskins. Loved sister of the late Valarie, Barry and Aileen. A very special friend of Janette and Lynne. A Service for Ava will be held at St Mary’s Church Waipukurau, Monday, January 23rd, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages may be left at the service or posted to

Death

ANSCOMBE, Pamela Amy

Peacefully on Tuesday 17th January 2023 at her home in Tokoroa, surrounded by her family. Aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Stephan. Much loved mother of Joycelia and Paul. Adored Nana of Alex, Jayden, Lucian, and Karliy. A service for Pamela will be held at 20 Clyde Street, Tokoroa 3420, on Sunday 22nd January at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
PO Box 459, Tokoroa

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WILLEMS, Antonius Jacobus (Tony)

Peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, after a medical event, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Anita for 62 years, much loved father of David*, Roy*, Mark, and Suzanne, much loved Opa of Jamie, Malissa, Rico; Mitchell, Joshua; Sophie and his great-grandchildren. Much loved by the Willems Family in Holland and much loved brother-in-law of Keith and Phylis Hughson. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held in St Mungoe’s Presbyterian Union Church, 60 Sunderland Street, Clyde, on Monday, January 23, at 1.30pm, private cremation to follow. The family wish to thank the team at Dunstan Hospital and St John Ambulance for their wonderful care of Tony and ask that a donation may be made to St John Ambulance, in lieu of flowers. Messages to 106 Shields Street, Clyde, 9330.
(*denotes deceased)

Death

ROBERTSON, Dr Edwin Ian (Eddie)

OBE, CBE, FRSNZ
1919 — 2022
A service to celebrate Eddie’s life will be held at the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, on Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend in person the service will be livestreamed. Please contact Ninness Funeral Home (04 237 4174) or info@ninness.co.nz for details.

Death

BAGNALL, Malcolm Gwyn Talbot

Passed away at Te Awa Lifecare, Cambridge, on Tuesday, 10th January 2023. Aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Diane.
‘Heartfelt thanks to the staff
of Te Awa Lifecare Village
for their care of Malcolm
over the years.’
At Malcolm’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for Malcolm and his late wife Diane will be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Hamilton Road, Cambridge, on Thursday, 26th January 2023 at 2.00pm. All communications to The Bagnall Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

Death

ALLEN-WHITTINGTON, Cody Allen

09.06.1993 — 12.01.2023
Passed away suddenly on January 12, 2023 in Nelson, aged 29. Dearly loved son of Ilka and Chris, and loved brother of Josie. Loved stepson of John and Kim, and step-sibling of Jordan and Demi. Loved and cherished by his Grandparents and all other family and friends. Cody is survived by his two sons, Jesse and Riley. He will be remembered fondly for his hilarious and caring nature. A celebration of life will be held at Beachside Nelson, Tahunanui, Today (Wednesday), at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for any donations to go to I AM HOPE or Gumboot Friday.

Death

LEMON, David Denley

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Claire Lemon, Jaine and Angus Thompson, Peter Lemon (NSW), Jeff and Ann Orchiston, step-brother of Grace Irwin and Maureen Scriver (dec). Loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews and their families.
Rest in Peace

Death

STIRTON, James Franklin (Lin)

O.B.E. & Commonwealth
Service Medal
Passed away peacefully at Stokeswood on Wednesday 4th January 2023, aged 90 years. Darling husband and best friend of Shirley. Dearly loved Dad of Garth (dec) and Simone, Brian and Jude. Loved Grandad of Scott, Krista, Ben and Alex. Great-Grandad of Ryan, Maddison and Sophie.
A gentleman to the endwho will be greatly missed.
A very special thank you to Anna and the team for all the wonderful care and love they gave to James during his stay at Stokeswood.

Death

OSGOOD, Zoe McLaren

Passed away in Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Treasured and most loved daughter of Michelle and Phillip (Phill), loved sister of Lucas. Beloved granddaughter of Barb and John McLaren, and Charlie and the late Verla Osgood. A much-loved niece, cousin and friend.
“Forever 15”
The family would like to thank staff at Ronald McDonald House, Gabi at CCF, Louise from AYA, doctors and nurses from CHOC, B7 and ICU at Christchurch Hospital, Dr Georgina Walton and Dr David Bond. In lieu of flowers please give a donation to https

Death

EVANS, William John (John)

Passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his home Balclutha. Dearly loved father and adored Popa of Jo and Hemi, and Ana Ramsay. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many.
In accordance with John’s wishes, John’s ashes have been laid to rest at Eastern Cemetery alongside Bonnie his beloved wife in a private family service. Messages to 84 Hillend Road, RD 2, Balclutha 9272.

Death

DILLEY, James Henry (Jim)

On December 26, 2022, at his home in Christchurch, aged 86 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Jim will be privately cremated. Messages for the Dilley family may be addressed C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.

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