Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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NEWELL, Jocelyn Merry

(Of Levin). Peacefully on Sunday 14th May 2023, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pat. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vivienne and Ian Pike, Scott and Buffy, and the late Grant. Loved Nannie of Sarah and Mark; Hayden and Melissa, Travis and Chelsea; and Great-Nannie to Caitlin, Flynn, Brianna, Kyuss and Atreus. In accordance with Jocelyn’s wishes a private service was held in Levin on Thursday.

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INGRAM, John Francis

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023. John was the dearly loved son of the late Jack and Carmel Ingram. He was a loved brother, brother-in-law and friend to Helen and Rob, Elizabeth and Alf, Brian and Fiona, Bruce and Jacqui.
Forever in our hearts.

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WELLS, Maureen Jean(nee McColgan)

Of Invercargill, formerly Kaiapoi. Passed peacefully at Peacehaven Invercargill, on Monday, May 15, 2023, aged 93. Loved by her extended family and special friends. In accordance with Maureen’s wishes, a private farewell and cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to 160 Duke Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Maureen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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JUNO, Dawn Clark(nee Campbell)

Of Levin, on 15 May 2023, at Levin Home for War Veterans, aged 95 years. Dearly loved Mum and friend of Dave and Cheryl, Paul and Lynne, Denise and Peter Levy, and Peter and Jacelyn. Special Nana to her 9 grandchildren and Great-Nana of her 18 great-grandchildren. Many thanks to all the staff of Levin War Veterans for their care and support of Dawn. In accordance with Dawn’s wishes a private service has been held. Message to the Juno Family, c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.

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BUSBY, Elaine Helen(formerly Needham)(née Edney)

Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on the 10th of May. Formerly of Wellington. Loved wife of David Busby. Loved youngest daughter of Percival and Ada Edney, of Petone. Wife of the late Kenneth Needham (Tubby). Beloved mother to Ruth, Lisa and Mark. Cherished step-mother to Sheila. Loved mother-in-law to Ernie. Grandma to Pamela, Scott, Renee, Helen, Nick, Jay, Simon, Roxanne, Gemma, Geoffrey, Sasha, Nicola (deceased) and Kenneth. Great-Grandma of Edie, Lennox, Bailey and Xavier. Elaine was a dedicated nurse, Matron at Raetihi, Psychiatric nurse, surgical nurse. Industrial nurse at Ford Motors, ICL Paints, Taylor Preston Meat Works and nurse at Mt Crawford Prison as well as an ACC consultant.

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WELLS, Maureen Jean (nee McColgan)

Of Invercargill, formerly Kaiapoi. Passed peacefully at Peacehaven Invercargill on Monday, May 15, 2023, aged 93. Loved by her extended family and special friends. In accordance with Maureen’s wishes a private farewell and cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to 160 Duke Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Maureen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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McMILLAN, Margaret (Joyce)

Passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 98 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Derek, grandmother of Ben and Liz and their children, Sophie and Joshua. Very special thanks to Golden Age Retirement Home for the wonderful care and kindness given to Joyce over many years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Joyce McMillan, PO Box 36385, Christchurch 8146. In accordance with Joyce’s wishes a private Funeral Service has been held.

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FERRAND, June Eleanor

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023,
at Rose Court Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce, mother and mother-in-law of Anthea and Malcolm Hunter (Chorleywood, England), Ross and Vimala (London), Garth and Patricia (Rakaia), grandmother of Daniel and Robbie (England). Donations to the Age Concern Canterbury can be made online and would be appreciated. At June’s request a private funeral has been held.

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MAINS, Ross Ernest

29.03.1966 — 13.05.2023
Treasured brother and brother-in-law of Claire and Mike Doig, Ruth Mains and Matt Binka, Kate and Chris Woods. Uncle of Alice and Kate Doig, Thomas, Harriet and Jessie Woods.
But now it comes to distances,
And all of us must try
Our eyes are soft with sorrow
Hey, that’s no way to say goodbye.
- Leonard Cohen

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BROWN, Derek Edward

5.10.1938 — 14.5.2023
Passed peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Lin. Father to Terry, and Mark, father-in-law to Wendy. Brother to Robert, and Margaret, brother-in-law to Pauline, and Alan. Uncle to Nicki, Marie and Jeff. Messages to markbrownnn@hotmail.com. A private cremation has been held.

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BEZZANT, Warren

On May 12, 2023, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, aged 94. Loved and treasured husband of Anne, father and father-in-law of Nicola and Kelvyn Nolan, Karen, Sandra and Martin Coram, Lynne and Malissa, and brother of Carole Osborne. Treasured grandad of Daniel, Luke, Hayley, Becky and Jared and great-grandad to his eight great-grandchildren. Our grateful thanks to the staff and support services at Timaru Hospital, Ward 5, for their care of dad. A private cremation has been held. All messages to 68 Pukatea Street, Timaru 7910.

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PETRIE, Graeme Andrew

Passed away on April 20, 2023, in his 88th year. Dearly loved father of Andrew, Sarah and the late Annabelle, and loved father-in-law of Ruth, and grandfather of Harriet. He was the cherished brother of Jeanie Robinson and Elizabeth Judson and the late John, Dougal and Richard Petrie. Much loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A remembrance service was held in Rangiora on Saturday, May 5 for his family and friends.
He is at peace.

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HAGE, Eugene Henri

Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital on Monday, May 15, 2023. Will be missed by his dearly beloved wife Vickie and his daughters Millie and Genie, his son Brendon, his grandson Riley, his sister Jennifer, his mother Johanna, his abundance of friends, his many relatives in Australia, New Zealand and Holland and last, but not least, his best friend Bainey (dog). A service will be held at Victory Church, 238 Vanguard Street, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Marsden Cemetery.

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PERRY, Pat (nee Dodds)

Passed away on April 27, 2023. The Memorial Service is at 2pm on May 27 at the Mapua Hall. All family, friends and community are welcome to come together to honour her life and to comfort each other in our loss.

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CLARKE, William Gellatly (Bill)

On January 21, 2023, died peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gail, father of Fiona and Earl, step-father of Diane, Russell and Lisa, Helen and Gordon, special grandad of Ian, Neil, Amy and Brian; Adelaide and Emily; Ruby and Charlie; and Grace. In accordance with Bill’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. His interment of ashes will take place at the East Winton Cemetery at 12.00pm on Saturday, May 27, 2023, followed by a memorial service at the Winton Top Pub, 327 Great North Road, at 2.00pm. Messages to C/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545, or on Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

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