MARCHANT, Lois Fay
Passed away peacefully on 10 June 2023 in the presence of her beloved husband Bruce. Dearly loved Mum of David and Angela and their partners. Loved Nanny of Joshua, Luke, and Lily. Lois’ family would like to thank the St John Ambulance and all the staff at Palmerston North Hospital for all their loving care of Lois. Lois’ funeral service will be held on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at The Lychway Funeral Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, at 1.00pm, followed by her burial at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North. Donations to St John Ambulance may be left in the Chapel foyer. Lois’ family ask that you please wear something bright and colourful to her service.
WATSON, ElizabethMargaret (Beth)
Died peacefully at home on 8th June 2023, at 72 years, surrounded by the love of her family. Much loved wife and soulmate of Doug and wonderful mother, Bifma, Maha and mother-in-law of Anita, Eloise, Calvin, Kate, Will, Zoe, Ari, Anja and Bryn. A wonderful sister to John Beattie (of Patearoa/Karitane), Ann Howe and Mary Boromeo (of Australia). A very special aunty, cousin and friend to so many. She will be deeply missed. Special thanks to the staff at Te Omanga Hospice in Lower Hutt, your support and care has been exemplary to us and Beth; we’d also like to thank everyone who has looked after and helped our family at this time. Instead of flowers, Beth and our whnau would rather you donate to her Give-A-Little page, her heart project; please search for ‘Beth Watson’. A service to celebrate and reflect on her life will be held at Makara Community Hall, 376 Makara Road, Wellington, this Wednesday, 14th June from 14.30, all (including children) are welcome. As Beth was a bright and colourful person who tended to break traditions, we invite you to dress bright for this occasion in her memory. We also invite you to contribute by bringing something from your garden to place on Beth’s shroud.
AITKEN, Bruce
Passed away peacefully at Southanjer Rest Home, Oamaru, on Saturday, June 10, 2023, aged 85. Husband to his beloved Winsome for over 62 years, father and father-in-law to Rowana and Dean (Rolleston), Kerry and Tau and family (Chief’s Country), adored Poppa to Josh, Zane, Lara and Ben, and great-grandpoppa to Hannah and Briana.
‘‘A true rural bloke from
go to whoa.’’
Special thanks to the fantastic staff at Southanjer for seeing Bruce through to his next muster. At Bruce’s request there will be no fuss or bother, and a private cremation will be held. Messages to Win and Family, c/- 54 Weston Road, Oamaru 9401.
NOORLAND, Ann
Ann passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023, at Linda Jones Retirement Village, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Marinus (Ray) Noorland, loved mum and mother-in-law of Rene & Jo, Harry & Donna, Robin & Tracey, and Danny & Vicky Noorland. Loved Oma to her six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A service for Ann was held at the Hamilton Park Cemetery, Newstead, on June 9, 2023. The family wish to thank the staff of Linda Jones for the wonderful care they gave to their mother.
McDONALD, Mary Alena
(Queenstown) Peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, whilst in the loving care of the staff at Rowena Jackson Village. Loved daughter of Jack* and Mason* Spratt. Loved wife of Wallace*. Dearly loved mother of Lyndel* and Greg. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Isobel and Blair* McKenzie, Sally and Leo* Jeffcott. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews and their families. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, at 10.00am, on Thursday, June 15. Private cremation thereafter. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Dementia Society. Messages to 19 Ruia Street, Gore, land tributes may be left on Mary’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.
(*denotes deceased)
MacDONALD, Alan Angus
On Saturday 10 June 2023 at 12 noon, Alan passed away peacefully at Bupa St Andrews Care Home after a long illness. Dearly loved by June his wife and family. Warren and Colette, Nicky and Andy. Dearly loved Poppa to Sarah, Laura, Angus, Katelyn and Hannah.
‘Forever in our hearts’
A service for Alan will be held at Scots Presbyterian Church, 32 Vardon Road, Hamilton, 1.30pm, Thursday 15 June 2023.
DURHAM, Raymond Edgar (Ray)
On Saturday 10 June 2023 peacefully at Waikato Hospital with family at his side, aged 80 years. Loved partner of Nevenka. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Michelle and Daryl; Grant and Jo; Wendy and Mike. Fun loving Grandad and Great-Grandad to all of his grandchildren.
‘Thanks for the memories - sadly missed by his family
and friends.’
A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at Woolertons’ Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton, on Thursday 15 June, at 1.30pm. Correspondence to the Durham family, C/-PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
WILSON, Helen
Youngest of the 11 children born to Peggy and Osey Smith. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Donald and Helen Smith (both deceased), Margaret and the late Eric Birdling, the late Jennifer Nicholson, Janet and the late Terry McGowan, the late Noeleen Thompson, Rewa Clark, Peter and Linda Smith, Gillian and Robin Buchanan, John and Marian Smith, Colin and Carole Smith, and loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
Helen will be remembered with lots of love by all the families
Forever in our hearts
DONALDSON-SMITH, Lorraine
On June 11, 2023, at Hospice Marlborough, Blenheim, with family, aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of Brian. Loved mother of Glen and loved sister of Bruce and Colleen, Mark and Sherry, and Rhonda and a treasure aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A loved sister-in-law of Ronald (deceased), Trevor and Muriel, Gavin and Helen and their extended families. Messages to 47 Wairau Rd, Picton 7220 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At Lorraine’s request a private cremation will been held with a private Memorial Service for family and friends later in the week.
HICKMOTT, Doreen May (nee Rodgers)
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 10th June 2023. Aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill). Loved mum of Neil and Lhanie, and Andrew and Lynnaire. Treasured Aunty Doreen of Lowrence and Donna, Graham, the late Barry, Yvonne, and Wendy and their families. Loved Nana of Caleb and Amy, Rusty and Luke, Aaron, April and Henry, Jacob and Emma, James and Jasmine, Sean and Rebecca, Jesse, Shyla and Jacob, Meghan, and Patrick. Loved Gran Nan of Benjamin, Connor, Maddie, Jackson, Thea, and Wyatt. A dearly loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Doreen’s life at the Salvation Army Citadel, 431 Church Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 15th June 2023 at 1.00pm.
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SANGSTER, William Douglas (Bill)
Formerly of Oamaru, and Havelock North. Peacefully, in his sleep in his 90th year, at Lansdowne Park, Masterton, on June 10, 2023. Beloved husband of his Val for 65 years. Adored father, friend and confidante of Di and Steve, Mahria, Bob (Robyn) and Dean (Nelson), Garry and Sharon (Havelock North). Loving and cherished Poppa of Courtney and Geoff, Scott and Emma, Claudia, and Liam. Besotted great-Poppa of Carter, Dani, Frankie and Spencer. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Pam, Graeme and Lorraine, Ron and Sandra McGookin (all of Oamaru). Loved uncle of his four nieces. Life member of NZ Assn of Left Handers Golf. Messages may be sent to c/- PO Box 460, Masterton. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Wairarapa Funeral Services Chapel, 35-37 Lincoln Road, Masterton on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. Bill’s service will be livestreamed. Please contact Wairarapa Funeral Services directly to receive the link.
Soar free into the skies.
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JONES, Arthur Henry
Passed away after a short illness at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, June 9, 2023, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Margaret, loved and respected father of Virginia, Paula, Kathryn, Jason, and Philip, dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and brother-in-law. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Arthur Jones, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Arthur’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, June 15, at 2.00pm.
VALK, Kathleen Marie (Marie) (nee Monaghan)
Passed peacefully after a short illness in Dunstan Hospital on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Dearly loved wife
of Eddie, loved daughter, daughter-in-law, sister and sister in-law. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
“At Rest”.
A Funeral service for Marie will be held in the Bannockburn Church at 1.00pm, on Wednesday, June 14, followed by an interment in the Cromwell Cemetery. Messages to 6 Hassing Place, Cromwell 9310.
CROFT, Stuart Anderson
Passed away peacefully at the Timaru Hospital on Saturday, May 27, 2023, surrounded by love. A caring, generous and devoted husband of Margaret and a funloving and much loved dad and father-in-law of Nicola and Brent (Wellington), Michelle and Poh (Melbourne), and Paul and Julia (Wanaka). A cherished grandad of his 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Messages to 179A Otipua Road, Timaru 7910. A private family farewell has been held.
HIGGINS, Claire Leonora Ellen (nee Condon)
Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at Nelson Tasman Hospice, Saturday, June 3, 2023; Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian (dec 2003), and very much loved mother of the late Gary (dec 1990), Brent and Julie. Loved grandmother to Jamie, Lisa and Andrew, Tom and Hamish, and Tyler, Kane, Jewel and Lacy. Great-grandmother to Henry, Casper, Taylor and Pippa. Many thanks for the special care from Jane Strang, and the staff of Ward 10. Claire’s family also wish to acknowledge the fabulous care and dedication of the staff at the Regional Hospice. In accordance with Claire’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
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