Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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LEWIS, Arthur James

23.11.1950 – 28.05.2023
Loved husband of Sharon, father of Elizabeth, and Henry. A service will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Invercargill, on Thursday 1 June at 2.00pm. Messages to 027 6767808.

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GLOZIER, Pamela Mary (Pammy)

We farewelled Pamela Mary (Pammy), on May 25, 2023, at Kew Hospital, Invercargill, with her family by her side. Dearly loved youngest daughter of Mary* and Willam* Glozier, loved sister and sister-in-law of Annie and Colin Smith (Australia), Beverley* Brown (Gore), Totty Glozier (Gore), Tony and Heather Glozier (Waikaia), and Kevin* Glozier (Dunedin), beloved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Thank you to Hospice Invercargill, and a special thanks to Nathan Brown. A celebration of Pamela’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 31, at Avenal Park, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill.
(*denotes deceased)

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VINCENT, Monica Catherine (nee Emery)

28.11.1950 — 27.5.2023
Dearly loved Wife of the late Allan (Scottie). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lincoln and Erina, Clinton, Tanya, Morgan and Ariana. Much loved nana and great-nana of her 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. And loved sister and sister-in-law to her brothers and sisters. A service will be held at The Feilding Funeral Chapel 282 Kimbolton Road Feilding, on Wednesday May 31 2023, at 11.00am. Monica will then travel to Feilding cemetery for burial.
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TAPPER, Violet (May)

May died on Saturday, May 27, 2023, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Clare House, surrounded by her loving family. Finally reunited with her beloved husband Neil. Much loved mum and mother-in-law to Daphne and John Howard, and Kevin and Helen. Loved grandmother (Nan) to Neil, Stephanie and Megan and their partners Tara, Matthew and Jason. Great-Nan to Loki, Abby, Ada and Thomas. Loved sister to Sylvia and the late Rosalie. In lieu of flowers donations to SPCA Invercargill Centre would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Funeral details to follow. Messages to c/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill or to May’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

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CHAPMAN, Geoffrey Andrew

Peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family; aged 82. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 60 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Julie and George, Denise and Alan (Invercargill), Lee and Andrew (Christchurch). Cherished grandad of Georgina, Monique, and Josh. Loved brother of Ann (dec), and Jim. Special thanks to the dedicated and caring staff of Strathallan Lifecare and Elloughton Gardens. A service celebrating Geoff’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 10.00am. A livestream of the service is available, please email- office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to

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JONES, Robert Ellis

Aged 75 years. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Ellis Jones on May 25, 2023. Robert leaves behind his beloved wife Jenny, their children; Carmen and Jason (Queenstown), Nicky and Martin (Christchurch), Melonie (Queenstown), Aaron and Bridgette (Kaikoura), and Paula (Timaru), and his adored 9 grandchildren. As per Robert’s wishes, a private gathering was held with close family. Messages to Jenny Jones, 2/5 Horton Street, Pleasant Point 7903.

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HORNE, Lorraine

On May 26, 2023, unexpectedly, at home; aged 76 years. Loved wife of Mervyn, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Leasa (Perth), Peter and Brenda, and Cheryl and Kevin Lilley, loved Nan of Daniel, Aimee, Michelle; Nakita, Brianna, Poppy; Caleb, and Sophie and Great Nan of Keelan; Kelsey. Lincoln, Hannah, and Chelsea, also a loved sister, sister-in-law, Aunty and friend to many. A service for Lorraine will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 11.00am, on Tuesday, June 6, followed by private interment. The service will be available to view via live-stream at www.campbellandsons... Messages to 80 Wilson Road, Henley, RD1, Outram 9073.

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BRADLEY, Nelson James

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, passed away as a result of a short illness, peacefully at Te Nikau, Grey Hospital, with loving family and close friends by his side. A loved son of the late Myrtle and Tom Bradley. Dearly loved husband of Carolyn and a dearly loved wonderful Dad of Janine and Lyndene. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Keith and Lorraine, Frank and Karen, Pam and the late Mike Wheadon, June and Mark Thomas. Cherished Granddad of Cinder. A loved uncle and cousin, friend to Cindy, Stu and Pete, and a friend of many. Messages to the Bradley Family, c/- PO Box 162, Hokitika 7842 or may be left on Nelson’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.... A service to celebrate Nelson’s life will be held in the RSA Rooms, 22 Sewell Street, Hokitika, on Thursday, June 1, commencing at 2.00pm. Following the service, Nelson will be laid to rest in the Lawn Section of the Hokitika Cemetery.

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KELLY, Mary Ann

Police Sergeant (R)
Peacefully at home on 29 May 2023 surrounded by family. Loving wife of John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Charlotte, Julia and Hamish, and Matthew and Sam. Loved by her grandchildren Ollie, Niamh, James, Ben, Emily and Sophie. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice, in recognition of their outstanding care of Mary Ann. The service will be livestreamed, to get the link contact Lychgate funerals. A service will be held at St Teresa’s Church, Karori, on Thursday 1 June, at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Makara Cemetery.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 04 385 0745
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JORDAN, Grant

Much loved and highly respected brother-in-law of Terry and Sue Drinnan, Bruce and Susan Barton. Inspiring Uncle to Mark and Suzie Barton, Coralie and Dylan Farrell, Heather and David Hill, and family.
Always in our hearts.
Rest in peace with our love.

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CAMPBELL, Jeana (nee Needham)

Passed peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, aged 61. Dearly loved wife of Colin. Much loved Mum of Amber and Veronica. Loved sister and sister-in-law of all hers and Colin’s siblings, as well as her extended family. In accordance with Jeana’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to 110 Regent Street, Invercargill 9812, or to Jeana’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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EVELYN, Derek Grey

Dad slipped away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Saturday, May 27 just shy of his 93rd birthday. Much loved husband of the late June. Treasured father of Guy & Sharon, Karen, David & Guity, JoAnne, Lesley (Lu), Liz & Pete. Grandad to Brad, Kyle, Laura, Darian, Ayden, Tahlia, Zoleila, Hayley, Samantha, Maddison, Trelise and Loran. Great-grandad of soon to be 14. A service to celebrate Derek’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Forest Lake, on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hamilton SPCA. All communications to the Evelyn family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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McLAUGHLIN, Georgie Kate

It is with an extremely heavy and broken heart to share that our beautiful, wild, loving, caring, and free spirited Georgie has left this world. A service to celebrate Georgie’s life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 1.00pm.
Georgie
you will be missed by so many with broken hearts but amazing and happy memories of you.
Rest in love, peace and happiness my beautiful sister, you will forever be in our hearts.
Messages can be sent to Georgie’s family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4414.

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JENKINS, Gary

On 23 May 2023, peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton, aged 91. Dearly loved husband of Dawn. Dearly loved father of Ashley, Glen, and Kathy. Much loved granddad of 6 and great-granddad of 8. A private celebration of Gary’s life was held in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street, Kuripuni, Masterton, on Saturday 27th May. Messages to the family may be sent C/- PO Box 2035, Kuripuni, Masterton, 5842.
Gary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton

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OLIVER, Jeffrey Paul

23.9.1969 — 24.5.2023
Of Palmerston North, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Jeffrey passed away suddenly. Aged 53 years. Dearly Loved son of Pam and Jim, and brother of Angela and Bruce. Favourite Uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and a special friend to many. A service to celebrate Jeffrey’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. All messages to the Oliver Family c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

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