Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

BARR, Robert Samuel (Robin)

13 December 1931 –
02 November 2022
Only 3 weeks apart, Robert passed away peacefully to join his dearly loved wife of 62 years Mollie Loved son of the late Patrick and Minnie. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Roberts life will be held at Hardings Funeral Chapel, Regent Street Hawera, on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 3.00pm, after which a private cremation will be held.

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van der OORD, Klaas

On Tuesday 19th July 2022. Dearly loved husband of Juliet for 35 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Karsten and Lisa, Saskia and Tom, Maartje, and Klaas jnr. Loved Opa of Billy and Max. A special friend to the late Atie. A memorial service will be held in memory of Klaas in the family’s much loved garden on Saturday 12th November 2022 at 2.00pm. Please bring sun hats and rain umbrellas. Also wear suitable footwear for walking from the paddock to the lawn. The service will be live streamed at www.tararuafunerals.co.nz...

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WATSON, Alan Gordon (Gordon)

On October 20, 2022, peacefully, and surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Adored father and father-in-law of Mark and Denise, Grant and Kirsty, and Alan and Toni Watson. Treasured grandfather of Leah, Victoria, Caleb, Maddy, Erin, Scott, Benjamin, Juliana and Amelia. Great-grandfather of Sophia, Savannah and Laurence. A memorial service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at Silverstream Retreat, 3 Reynolds Bach Drive, on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 1.00pm.

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LADYMAN, Bruce Ian

03.10.1930 — 02.11.2022
Passed away peacefully at 8.00pm at the Riverstone Care Home in Palmerston North, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy. Much loved father of Jill (dec), Ian and Neil (dec). Loved father-in-law of Fred (dec), Beverly, Annette and Olivia. Treasured grandfather of Angela, Philip and Tangimangaone, Sarah and Ben, Hannah, Camille and Jay, Alex and Brendon. Much loved great-grandfather of Logan and Mackenzie and Tipuna of Ngarimu Bruce. As per Bruce’s wishes he will be privately cremated and a private family Memorial service will be held when Bruce’s ashes are placed with Joy’s. A special thanks to the team at Riverstone care home where Bruce enjoyed his final year. In lieu of flowers the family ask please spend time with your loved ones.
"Sleeping peacefully,
Bruce and Joy are reunited with a quickstep"
Gardenview
Funeral Services
06 560 3054

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BROMLEY, Betty Laidlaw

Passed away peacefully in Palmerston North surrounded by her family on 2nd November 2022, aged 87. Deeply loved mother of Barbara and Tim, Robin, Mark, Cara and Donald, Andrew and Tracey, (late) Debbie, dearly loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial Service for Betty will be held at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, 99 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Tuesday 8th November 2022, at 1.00pm.

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JOE, Young Chee (Jim)

Left us peacefully on November 2, 2022, aged 87. Deeply loved and cherished husband of Linda Joe, father to Warren and Amanda, father-in-law to Mia and Douglas, Grandfather to Agnes and Winifred, uncle and friend to so many. Service to be held at Harbour City Chapel, 1 Cockburn St, Kilbirnie, on Wednesday, November 9, at 11.00am. Chapel and casket open for viewing from 10.30am.

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ALLEN, Terence David (Terry)

In Ellesmere on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved husband of Georgeana. Loved Dad of Vicki, Debbie, and Mark, and special Poppy to his grand and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law to the late Colleen and John Watt, Barry and the late Judy, Peter and the late Judy McDavitt, the late Wayne and Wendy, and John Mather. Terry was a life member of the New Brighton Surf Life Saving Club. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Terrence Allen, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In memory of Terry donations can be made directly to Nurse Maude Palliative Care. The Funeral Service to farewell Terry will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Monday, November 7, at 2.00pm.

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STACY, Norma Jean

Died peacefully surrounded by family in Wellington Hospital on 25 October 2022, aged 92. Much loved mother of Greg, Gary (dec) and Sarah. Loved Nana of Alexandra, Hypatia, Olivia and Wolf, and mother-in-law to Ann and Harry. In accordance with Norma’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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NEILSON, David

Passed away on 2nd November 2022, from cancer and covid, aged 65 years. Loving husband of Melissa; Devoted Dad of Harriet, Finley, Isla and Ziggy; and Grandave to Leopold; Loved brother of Mike and Joanne.
With deep sadness we grieve the loss of a treasured husband, father and brother, wonderful friend and
beautiful person.
A private family cremation is to take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date, to be advised.

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CONNOLLY, Mary ROBYN(nee Seymour) (aka Aunty Rob)

Passed away peacefully on the morning of 3rd November 2022 at the age of 81. He wahine hokoi and dearly loved mother of Vicki, David and Catherine; grandmother of Orlan, Gabriel and Toby; aunt to more than we can count; mother-in-law to Andi, Gwyn and Olga; friend and companion to so so many. He uhunga, a service to celebrate Robyn’s life will take place on 10th November at 11.00am in Lychgate Chapel, 306 Willis Street (Cnr Willis & Aro Streets), Wellington 6011. He maumaharatanga, a Memorial Service will be held on the Chatham Islands, date to be confirmed. Condolences can be sent to Lychgate Funerals.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 04 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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UREN, Trevor George

Peacefully at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Aged 77 years. Very loving and great husband, father and granddad of Imelda and Samantha; Brigette, Adam, Leslie and family. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Aveleen and Rex MacIntosh, Jeffrey and Carol Uren, Carolyn and Jeff Frisby. And a dearly loved uncle. A private service has been held.

Death

CUMMING, Colin Benyon

3.3.1937
(Formerly of Kaniere). Passed away in his sleep on November , 2022 at Christchurch Public Hospital. Well, Dad you would have been 86 next February, which was a fantastic effort. You were a strong man, as your handshake still proved. Colin was the ex-husband to Helen (nee Gilmore). Dad to Paul, Christopher, Bruce, and Julie-Anne, and father-in-law to Pauline and Grant. Poppa to Joel, Phillip, Benjamin, Cameron, Jakeb, Kimberlee, Andrew and Grace. Great-Poppa to Madison, Remy, Sonny, Cameron, Estelle, Freddie and Otto. We better not forget Layla, the bulldog you loved visiting you. We will miss you Dad. We are grateful for our special times over the last couple of years. Great conversations, tears, cuddles and lots of love shown. Dad had the best smile in the hospital, which he was well known for. Enjoy seeing the boys, Dad. Paul and Bruce will be welcoming you home, alongside our dear Cameron who’s bound to have a cheeky smile on his face. It will be a massive reunion for you. Kick Paul up the bum from Lex!
We Love you.

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NILSSON, RON (Ronald Jack)

Passed away on October 26, 2022. Beloved father of Kjesten, Kit and Jennie, and Grandad Ron to Tarn, Dustin, Pippi, Max, Mackenzie and Quentin.
You will be forever remembered in the mountains, in the bush, besides the rivers,
with the birds.
Messages to Kjesten

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CRIDGE, Mary Elizabeth Ruth (Ruth) (formerly Goulden) (née Harkerss)

On November 3, passed away peacefully aged 101 years. Loved wife of the late Kenneth Cridge, and the late Douglas Goulden. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of David and Fran, Ann, Peter (deceased) and Tania. Stepmother and step-mother-in-law of Lynette and Mac West, Carolyn and Kevin Kiernan, Stuart and Julie Cridge. Grandmother of Carolyn, Philip, Vicki, Kathryn, Joanna, Bethany, Rachael, Jackson and Amberley. Great-Grandmother of Will, Sam, Caitlin, Georgia, Erin, Matthew, Zac, Connor, Hannah, Maxton, Lachlan, Fletcher, Isaac and Luke. Special Auntie to her many nieces and nephews. Extra special thanks to all at Woodcote Retirement Village for their care and friendship given to Ruth over the past two years, and Anthony Wilding for the past month. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ruth Cridge, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held in St David’s Co-operating Church, 75 High Street, Leeston, on Wednesday, November 9, at 12.00pm. Following the service, Ruth will be laid to rest in Ellesmere Public Cemetery.

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SIMMONDS, Barry Peter

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by love, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband and bud of Kathleen for over 40 years. Much loved and incredibly proud family man. Father and father-in-law of Bernie and Craig Studholme, Aidan and Marianne Simmonds, and Connor Simmonds and Brit Wornall. Adored granddad of Henry and Freya Studholme. Treasured son of the late Marie and Peter Simmonds and son-in-law of the late Patricia and Colin Murphy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Pauline and Alan Grant, Suzanne and Kevin Boyle, Margaret and Vern Jensen, Peter Murphy and Kaori Fujita, the late Michael Murphy, Mary and David Hay, Pauline Murphy and John Murphy and Lee Davies. Loved uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Barry’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Theresa of Lisieux Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill, on Friday, November 11, at 1.30pm. An interment service will be held at Arrowtown Cemetery, Durham Street, Arrowtown, on Saturday, November 12, at 2.00pm. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Te Puna Wai Ora and Te Whatu Ora for their care, attention and support. Online tributes may be left on Barry’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to a live stream of his requiem will also be available.

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