BATES, John Charles
On 19 May 2023 at Te Hopai Home & Hospital, Wellington. Aged 55 years. Son to Robyn and John Bates, Big brother to Susie. Nephew to John and Cynthia West. Dear friend to Harry. All communications to the Family can be sent C/- PO Box 25-199, Wellington 6140.
"A kind and generous soul to many. R.I.P. Batsey.
You will be missed."
DOWNES, Brian Charles
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 20th May 2023, at Winara Care Home, Waikanae in his 80th year. Loved husband of Leone, much loved father of Leon and Liz. Granddad of Mckenzie. The family would like to thank the staff at Winara in the hospital wing for the care shown to Brian over the last 6 years. A private cremation has taken place.
WHITE, Colin Arthur
On 21st May 2023. Peacefully at the Aroha Care Centre with his daughter Jane by his side, aged 84 years. Loving father of Paul and Sharon (Aus), Sandra, Jane and Richard (dec’d). Sincere thanks to all the staff of Aroha Care Centre for the Elderly for their wonderful care and support. Messages/Tributes can be posted to PO Box 40-230, Upper Hutt 5140 or placed in Colin’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... A private cremation has been held.
FAIRHALL, Veronica Maureen (formerly Blackham)(nee Bennett)
On Friday, May 19, 2023, passed away at Summerset at Avonhead with family by her side, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack Blackham, and the late Gordon Fairhall. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Mike, Lili and Jim, Judy and Alan, and Paulie and Neville. Adored nana of Jo, Georgie and Matt; Jeremy; Nicholas and Oliver, and great-nana of Ben, Lily and Maggie
FONG, Ngor Lee
Peacefully on 20 May 2023 at Fergusson Rest Home, Upper Hutt. Loving wife of the late Kam Ping Fong. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Grace and Eddy, Fanny, Richard and Diane, and Betty. Loved by her grandchildren Kelly, Simon and Aimee; Jeremy, Matthew; Tambor, Zemira. Great-grandmother of Tûkairangi, and Nathaniel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at www.wfa.org.nz.... messages to the family may be left in Mrs Fong’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... The service will be livestreamed via a link at the same tributes website. A service will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington on Saturday 3 June 2023 at 10.00am, followed by burial at Makara Cemetery.
ALLIN, Murray Gordon
Passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023. Murray was the rock of our family with a wicked sense of humor and a heart of gold. He was a loving husband and will be dearly missed by wife Margaret. Dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law to Glen and Loretta, and the late Craig. Loved and adored Poppa to Kylie and Dan, Ricky and Libby, Scott and Kaya and beloved Great-Gramps to Georgia, Sophia, Auggie. Son of the late Ken and Peggy Allin. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Rhonda, Geoff and Adrienne, and the late Colin and all his nephews and niece.
Dearly loved and forever
in our hearts
As per Murray’s wishes, a private service will be held. Messages to the Allin family can be sent c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
LANDERS, Nigel David
Died on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023. Aged 75 Years. Has left behind his daughter and son-in-law, Amanda & Chris, and 5 grandchildren, Farran, Eloni, Jemesa, Micah and Zachary. Special thanks to Cambridge Life Staff for the wonderful care shown to Nigel over the past years. A private family farewell has taken place followed by a cremation. Nigel’s ashes will be laid to rest at the Hautapu Cemetery near his beloved horses. All communications to The Landers Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
PHILLIPS, James Murray
NZ Army 927871, CMT, T/Sergeant. Ex NZPO Linesman.
Previously of Dunedin and Christchurch. Murray passed away peacefully, aged 85 years, at CHT Acacia Park, Omokoroa, on May 19, 2023 after a long illness. Murray was a much-loved father and mate of Sue and Barry Hodges. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Cliff and Joan, Margaret, Ernie and Doris, and Bev (all deceased), and Reg Sutherland, Russell and Fran. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at CHT Acacia Park, Omokoroa. We are very grateful for the care and kindness shown to Murray over the past 2 years. At Murray’s request no service will be held. Murray is also survived by daughter Fiona Paton. Communications to the James Phillips family, c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.
PIESOCKI, Nicholas (Nic)
Passed away at Vincentian Home & Hospital on 23 May 2023, age 86 years. Loving husband of Elizabeth; loved brother of Kasia, Olga, Basil and Ted; and cherished uncle to the Olszewski, Fahey, Turkington and Piesocki families. Messages and tributes can be left in Nic’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241.Nic’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Church, Childers Terrace, Kilbirnie on Tuesday 30th May at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. The Rosary will be recited prior to Mass at 10.30am.
SYMMANS, Mary Forbes
JP, MNZM
Peacefully, aged 85, after a long illness. Cherished sister of Judie Burton, wife of Ash (deceased), mother of Fraser, Pennie, Nicky and Suzie, and mother-in-law of Luisa, Ed and John. A wonderful grandmother (‘Mini’) to Ella (Raffi), Theo, Esther, Griffin, Annie, William, Libby, Emma, Natalie and Harriet. A loyal friend, and an unwavering calm and loving presence in our lives, Mary will be greatly missed. We thank the staff at Rawhiti Estate for their exceptional care. A private service is being held. Communications to the Symmans family c/- Sibuns Funeral Directors, PO
Box 87233, Meadowbank, Auckland 1742.
Rest in peace Mum,
free at last.
HAY, Grant Andrew
On May 1, 2023, suddenly at work; aged 56. Much loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Sadly missed. A private service for family and friends has been held. Special thanks to Emergency Services, Rolleston Police, Global Bus Ventures, and the team at Lamb and Hayward for their support and care.
HUMPHREYS, Patricia Mary
Trish died peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Much loved partner of the Graeme* and mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Mal. Loved nana of Zak and Max and aunty of Nick. Daughter of Alice* and Keith* Cox, and sister of Midge, Wendy*, Gavin, Trevor and Gary. A private service has been held with family and close friends. Messages to PO Box 18, Mossburn, Southland 9747, or to Trish’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)
ROBERTSON, Dawn
On May 23, 2023, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Noel. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Trudy and Chris Brakey, and Jamie. Treasured Nana of Flynn, and Cole. Messages to the Robertson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday, May 31, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
YOUNG, Marilyn Roulston(nee Davis)
On May 19, 2023, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village after a long illness, aged 82 years. Marilyn was much loved and will be sadly missed by Joy, Eric and family, Nigel, Alison and family, Rachel, Guy and family.
DAWSON, Albert William (Bill)
30.11.1940 — 18.5.2023
Fondly remembered as a true gentleman and scholar. A loving father sadly missed by his children Kate, Andrew, Christopher, their partners, and his grandchildren. Survived by Andy his soulmate and devoted wife of 59 years. Private arrangements have been made.
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