KNOWLES, Allen Richard
Born August 22, 1945 in Gore (Southland, NZ). Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 20, 2023, aged 77, surrounded by family. Beloved son of Fred and Jean Knowles, brother of Donald and Ralph Knowles. Much treasured husband of Beverly (nee Batt) and adored father of Callum, Oliver and Francine. Long-suffering Pop to Thomas, Connor, Logan and Charis. Much loved father-in-law of Jan, Paula, Natalia, Bronwyn and Chris. Cherished family member of the extended Batt family. An Auto Electrician by trade that could fix anything, with a cheeky smile as he served his family and community as Marshall for Marching competitions, Head Fly-man on the original Civic Theatre set up and long-serving member of the Voluntary Fire Police. Allen was cremated in Invercargill on Monday May 22. A Life Celebration (memorial service) will be held the afternoon of Saturday June 24th and you are all welcome to come and celebrate the man, the myth and the legend (location TBA).
JACKSON, Scott Cameron
Passed away peacefully at Wellington Regional Hospital on 20th May 2023. Loving Father of Amy and Freja. Husband of Esther. A treasured friend to many. Messages to the ‘Jackson’ family may be left in Scott’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. A celebration of Scott’s life will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn Street & Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Friday 26th May at 11.00am. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and accessed via www.tributes.co.nz...
SCHINKEL, Rita
Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on Saturday 13th May 2023, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late John. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Monique and Grant, Robert and Liz, Hank and Lyndsay, Chris and Jill, and Rik. Loved grandmother of John and Daniel, Oliver, Estelle, Darcy and Angelique, Josephine, Cameron, Jeremy and Monica. Adored great-grandmother of Lillian, Adeline, Mila and Lexi. A special thank you to the staff at Cascades Rest Home. A service for Rita has been held. All communications to the Schinkel family, PO Box 254, Morrinsville 3340.
SINCLAIR, Colleen
In loving memory of our dear friend Colleen Sinclair.
We will always remember her with love and affection.
— Michael and Joanne Mortimore, Stephanie and David Mortimore and their families.
MURDOCH, Peter Watson
24.7.1937 — 17.5.2023
With much sadness we announce that Peter passed away at home. His courageous battle is now over. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Judith. Much loved and respected Dad of Robyn, Russell, Susan and Richard Henderson, and Janet and Steven Tonkovich (Aust). Loved Grandpa of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Helen*, Ronald*, Roy, Duncan*, Winston, Shelagh, and Gordon.
“A horseman now at rest”
In accordance with Peter’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to
MILNER, Ryan Joseph
Surrounded by the love of his family, Ryan passed away in the comfort of his own bed on May 14, 2023, aged 30 years. Loving son of Dorothy Schwass and Grant Milner. Loving brother of Libby, Ethan and Sophia. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private service has been held to honour his life.
THOMSON, Clayton
(TST Contracting is no more)
Sunrise 14.06.1963
Sunset 17.05.2023
Adored sweetheart and soulmate of Marianne. Much loved role model and father figure of Timo and Léon. Son of Jim Thomson and the late Lorraine Thomson (Cole). Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Simone, Quinn, and Correen, their partners and Marianne’s sisters. Uncle to all his nieces and nephews and treasured by his great mates and many friends. Messages to Marianne, 12 Gravesend Place, Picton 7220 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At Clayton’s request, in lieu of flowers he would rather a donation be made to St Vincents, Picton, acc. no. 03 0599 0037714 000. A funeral service for Clayton will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Nelson Square, Picton, at 1.00pm on Monday, May 22, followed by private cremation.
GANDY, Grace Esma Joan
Aged 82 years, after many battles bravely fought, Grace passed in the care of Peacehaven and with loved friends Ngaire and Sue by her side, on Friday, May 19, 2023. Also loved by Steddy, Keifer, Clynt, Candice, Caleb, Paris, Corban, Jayne*, Dale, Crystal, Kadence, Taite, Blade and Maddie. A loving sister and aunty. A service to celebrate Grace’s life will be held in
the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 1.30pm. Messages to Grace’s tribute page at
KAMO, William Herbert (Bill)
Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, May 19, 2023, in Christchurch, aged 84 years. Loved father of Ian, Deanne, Nicola, Deborah, and Rana, and their families. A much loved grandad and great-grandad, and a special friend to Ken, Denise, and Barbara. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Bill Kamo, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.
A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Wednesday, May 24, at 2.30pm, private cremation thereafter.
CLINTON, Joyce Elizabeth
On May 20, 2023, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Kathryn, Rex and Liz, Judy and Wayne Thomas, Sandy and Paul Dobson. A much loved grandma and great-grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to 5 Puketea Place or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated of may be made at the service. At Joyce’s request a private cremation has been held with a Memorial Service to be celebrated at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 1.30pm.
MUIR, Ian McPherson
9.1.1935 — 19.5.2023
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love. Much loved husband of Barbara. Dad of Trudy, Shane, Jason, Debby, Darryll, Craig, Stephanie, Nathan, Shirree, and Amanda. Adored grandad of 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Thursday 25 May 2023 at 2.00pm. Many thanks to St John and Palmerston North Hospital for the care and comfort provided. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John via www.stjohn.org.nz... would be appreciated.
RUSSELL, Kelvin Rana(Seaweed)
Passed away peacefully at home the afternoon of Friday, May 19, 2023, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Gale, son of Rusty and Joyce, and brother of Norman and Peter. Much loved father and father-in-law of Leeanne and Barry, Jann and Owen, Jo and John, Michael and Mel. Grandfather of Jaime, Alisha, Aaron and Ashleigh, Ben and Amye and Jeremy. A service for Kelvin will be held at the Canterbury Memorial Crematorium, 455 Linwood Avenue, Bromley, on Wednesday, May 24, at 1.00pm.
SWEENEY, Colin Isaac
On May 18, 2023, passed away suddenly at home. Dearly loved husband of Evelyn, and father of Michaela. Dearly loved son of Lyn and the late Barry. A much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A celebration of Colin’s life will be held at the Woolston Workingmens Club, 43 Hargood Street, Woolston, Christchurch, on Wednesday, May 24, at 2.00pm. Messages may be addressed to The family of the late Colin Sweeney, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545.
MILLS, Myra
Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jimmy, loved mother and mother-in-law of Robin and Sharon, and loved Grandma of Holly and Laura. The family wishes to thank the staff at Edith Cavell Rest Home for their wonderful care of Myra. In accordance with her wishes, Myra’s body has been donated to the Otago Medical School.
BROSNAHAN, Mary Rose (nee Spring)
On May 20, 2023 peacefully at Strathallan Home, Timaru; in her 92nd year. Loved daughter of the late Mabel and William Spring (Seadown), loved sister of the late Esther Daly (Levels) and the late Leo Spring (Brisbane). Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Leo Matthew Brosnahan, farming together at Gapes Valley, Sunnybrae Otaio and Springbrook. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Sue, Gary and Mary, Susan and Gary Hoskin, Neil and Niki, Barry and Pip, Trevor and Michella, Julian and Susan. Loved Nana of Brendan and Anoushka, the late Shaun, Shevaun and Mark, Tammy and Scott, Joshua and Bridie, Liam and Rebecca, Ryan and Katie, Lisa and Craig, Kelly and Michael, Zoe and Andre, Tom and Madison, the late Kes, Sam and Hannah, Riley and Taylor-Kate, Casey, Joseph, and Henry, and dearly loved Great-Nana of her 14 great-grandchildren. Mary’s family would like to thank the staff at Strathallan and Wallingford for their care and Dot and Ian for their friendship. A Rosary for Mary will be at the Sacred Heart Bascilica, on Tuesday, May 23, at 5.00pm. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at the Sacred Heart Bascilica, 7 Craigie Avenue, Timaru, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Otaio Cemetery at 2. 00pm. A delayed stream of the service will be available please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or phone 03-6862148. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to c/- 125 Seadown Road, Washdyke, RD3, Timaru.
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