FREEMAN, Brian Sydney
Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully May 19th 2023, at Nelson Street Residential Care Centre in Feilding. Aged 94 years. Treasured husband of the late Isobel. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sue Freeman, Helen and Greame Murphy, Bruce, Steve and Karen Freeman. Cherished Grandad to Justin, Malinda, Letitia, Juanita, Guy, Brett, Kelly, Katie, Joshua, Krystal and adored Great-Grandad to Samuel, Sophie, Benji, Millie and Isobella. The family would like to offer their deepest heartfelt thanks to the nursing and care staff at Nelson Street Residential Care Centre for the love and care of Dad while he stayed with them. Messages to the Freeman family can be sent to PO Box 5191, Palmerston North. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimers NZ would be much appreciated. https
KNIGHT, Betty Amy
Peacefully on May 18, 2023 at Dunedin Hospital, with her loving family by her side; in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Irwin, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Russel and Jackie (Wanaka), Christine and Martin (Christchurch), cherished Nana – Nan of Ben and Jenn, Elise and Ash, Lisa and Callum, Nikki, Scott and Amy, Amy and Sam, adored great-Nana of her great-grandsons, Chase, James, Jordy, Leo, Hunter, and Parker. A service of farewell for Betty will be held in the Lawrence Presbyterian Worship Centre, Colonsay St, Lawrence, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 11.00am, then leaving for the Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lawrence St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at her service. Messages to 16 Caspian Street, Southshore, Christchurch 8062.
BOSMA, Hendrikus (Henk)
Went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Ans, father and father-in-law of Belinda and Mike, Rob and Robyn, Vivien and Peter, and Mandy and Mark, loved Opa of Matt and Natasha, Annelise and Anton, Ben and Julia, Melanie, Emily, Jack, Sam, Rachel and Jordan, Tim, Isobel, Poppy, Caleb, Caitlin and Joe, and Connor, and loved Opapa of Henry, Luke, Ollie, Ardie, and Maia. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Henk Bosma, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service of Thanksgiving for Henk’s life will be held in The Reformed Church of Bishopdale, 90 Highsted Road, Bishopdale, on Wednesday, May 24, at 11.00am, with a private interment to follow.
COWLEY, Ellen (Nell)
13.08.1923 – 19.05.2023
Slipped away with family close by on Friday evening, May 19, 2023, at Bardowie Retirement Complex, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan Cowley. Beloved sister of the late Sheila, Tom and Maura. Treasured Mum of Laraine and the late Marty, Kerry and Rae, and Karen and Gary. Loving Nana of Tony, Annika and Martin, Philip and Jo, Josh and Lisa, Rennee and Bryan, and Craig, and very proud Gran the Great. A farewell service for Nell will be held in the Beth Shan Chapel, 157 Georges Drive, Napier, on Thursday, May 25, at 1.30pm. Messages to the Cowley Family, C/- PO Box 439, Napier 4140.
BIRD, Bernard Joseph
Peacefully at his home in Feilding surrounded by his loving family on Friday, 19th May 2023, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann and loved father and father in law of Michael and Kelly, Carmel and George, Nicola and Hamish, Luke and Lyndal. A much loved grandad of Lourissa, Josh, James, Heidi, Sam, Holly. Ethan, Bella, Jacob, and Cayden and great-grandfather of Amber, and Fraser. All messages to 92 Mount Taylor Drive, RD 5, Feilding, 4775. In lieu of flowers donations to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left in the Church foyer.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass for Bernard to be celebrated in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Huia Street, Taihape, on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at 1pm, followed by interment in the Taihape Cemetery. A live stream of Bernards funeral service will be able to be viewed at https
BROCKS, Valerie May (nee Cross)
Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Gore Hospital, surrounded by her loving daughters. Dearly loved wife of the late Wilhelmus (Bill) Brocks. Loving and Devoted Mum of Russell, Diane, William, Phillip, and Shona. Loved Nana and Great-Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved and cherished sister and sister-in-law.
‘An amazingly strong woman,
a great life well lived,
a rest well earned’.
In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully received for the Breast Cancer Foundation. A service to celebrate Valerie’s life will be held on Thursday, May 25, at 11.00am, in the James Cumming Community Centre, Ardwick Street, Gore, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery to lay her to rest with Bill. The livestream link will be available on https
McGRATH, Patricia Beryl (Patsy) (nee Brown)
Of Nelson (born Hastings,
U.K.). Died May 18, 2023; aged 82. Teacher, librarian, folk musician, political activist. Loved wife of the late Patrick. Mourned by her sons Brendon and Sean, daughter Siobhan, daughter-in-law Sandy, grandchildren Zack and Sophie (and Sophie’s husband Ben), great-grandson August, surviving sister Cicely and a large extended family worldwide. Patsy is to be cremated and her Celebration of Life is to be held at Fairfield House, on Thursday, May 25, at 2.00pm.
BOLAND, Helen Margaret
Born November 16, 1934, died May 19, 2023. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Maurice for 57 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John, Gregory and Linda, Susan and John, Michael and Marla, Helen and Brent, and Mary Jane and Guy. Adored nana of Eliza-Jane, Annalise, Bernadette, Emily, Sophie, Ben, Claire, Zach, Noah, Sarah, Ella, Katie, Nicola, Daniel, Elizabeth, David and Katherine. Loving great-grandmother to Thomas and Lorelai, and fondly remembered by her friends and extended family. Requiem Mass for Helen will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 10 Dominion St, Takapuna, Auckland, on Tuesday, May 23, at 11.00am.
Requiescat in Pace.
BROCKS, Valerie May (Val)
On Friday, May 19, 2023. Peacefully with family at Gore Hospital, aged 85. Beloved daughter of Hope* and Syd* Cross. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Beverley and Jim* Mouat, Noel and Daphne Cross, Wendy and Bob* Hill, Pamela* Cross, Anne and Archie Stewart, Barry*Cross, Lynley and Brian Routhan, Donna and Dave Kerr. Beloved Aunty and Great-Aunty of her many nieces and nephews.
‘Remember not my fight for breath. Remember not the strife. Please do not dwell upon my death.
But celebrate my life!’
(*denotes deceased)
EDWARDS, Nola Victorine
Passed peacefully at Kohatu Rest Home, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Desmond (Des). Dearly loved Mum of Victor, Bob, Steve, Jan, Kevin, and their partners. Dearly loved Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother. A service for Nola will be held in Knox Church Community Centre, 17 Grey Street, Waitara, on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a committal at Waitara Cemetery.
DUNLOP, Eric Alexander
On May 19, 2023, peacefully in Invercargill at Peacehaven; aged 96 years. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Norma. Much loved father and father-in-law of John and Lilian, Ruth, Lois and Bruce. Loved grandad and great-grandad of Hannah and Stephen, Lenny and Dawn; David and Molly, Clarie, Caspian and Shepherd; Rachel and Matt, Taneisha, Max and Ella; James, Fiona and Charlotte; Ben and Trudy, Emelia and Hugo; Jono and Liz, Jackson and Maia; Pete and Marina, Marissa, Leith and Adelaide. Loved brother-in-law of Edna. Thanks to the Peacehaven staff for their loving care of Eric.
“With Christ which is far better.”
A celebration of Eric’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 1.30pm, on Friday, May 26, followed by private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations to TEAR Fund New Zealand would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Dunlop family c/- Campbell and Sons PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.
KAVANAGH, Peter James
Peacefully passed away with his loved ones by his side, at Te Rangimarie Hospice, on Friday, 19 May 2023, aged 60 years. Loving father of Grace and partner Jared. Loving friend of Fiona. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Kath (dec) and Max, Mary and Wayne (dec), Pauline and Doug, Joan and Brian, and Noeline (dec). Adored uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Great mate to many of his friends. In lieu of flowers, any donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service, or at https
MARTIN, Heather Isobel
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ruth and Doug, Dan and Cherie, and Richard. Awesome Nanny of Sam, Mia, Ethan, Billy, and Jazz. Heather was a loved sister, sister-in-law, Aunty, cousin and friend to many.
A Celebration of Heather’s
life will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 10.00am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private
interment will follow. Messages to 105A Mary Street, Invercargill, or to Heather’s tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
HARRIS, Dorothy Ann (Dot)
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, aged 87 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jack and Nan Harris. Cherished grandaughter of the late Henry and Florence Allen. Loved by all her special friends. You are are invited to bring a garden flower to place on the casket during the service. Messages to the Harris Family, c\- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. The Funeral Service for Dot will be held in the Palmer Chapel, 150 Harewood Road, Papanui on Thursday, May 25 at 11.00am, followed by her burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery where Dot will be laid to rest beside her loving mother.
EATON, William Gerald (Gerald)
After his long and courageous battle with prostate cancer, Gerald passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, May 20, 2023, aged 60 years. Wonderful husband and best friend of Lisa, caring and much loved father and father-in-law of Isaac, Lily (deceased), Noah, and Millie and James. A much loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gerald Eaton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Prostate Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and may be made directly online at prostate.org.nz. A Celebration of Gerald’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Thursday, May 25, at 10.30am.
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