Whanganui Funeral Notices

Our beautiful baby girl Reeve Lesley Moles, born 14th August 2021 passed in the safe loving arms of her devoted Mumma Ashley Hill.

Precious first born for Dylan Moles.

Loved little sister for Scarlett Bryson.

A loved daughter, sister, cousin, granddaughter, niece, great niece, and great granddaughter to all her loving family.

All are welcome to come and pay their respects to our precious baby girl in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 19th August 2021 at 3.30pm.

Rest in love and peace with your brothers our beautiful perfect innocent baby girl.

”Even those that never fully blossom, bring beauty into this world.”

Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 77 years.

Much loved wife of the late John McDonnell. Cherished and adored Mum, step Mum and mother-in-law of Garry and Kim, Donna and Wise, David and Ceci, Susan, Bruce and Nicci, and Jo and Leigh.

All are welcome to come and say their final farewell on Tuesday 17th August 2021 between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Please contact Jo on 02102971982 for address details.

The family will then hold a private cremation as requested by their Mum.

Tears in our eyes will wipe away, but the love in our hearts is here to stay.

Until we meet again, rest in love our Mum xx

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McDonnell Joan:

Passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Loved sister and sister-in-law to Rose and Bruce Gordon, the late Clive and Gwendolyn Cook, and the McDonnell's a many. Much loved Aunt, Great Aunt to all.

She was a wonderful woman, one who never grew old, her smile was made of sunshine and her heart was solid gold.

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McDonnell Joan:

Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Loved and adored Nana and Great Nana to all of her grandbabies.

Nana/Grandma, your life was full of loving deeds, forever thoughtful of our needs, today and tomorrow, our whole life through we will always love and cherish you.

Peacefully in her sleep with family at her side on Sunday 15th August 2021 at Hospice Whanganui, aged 88 years.

Much loved wife of the late Dick.

Loved Mum and mother-in-law of David and Jane, and Mary and Eric Hume.

Loved nana to Craig and Eriko, Justin and Kirstin, Michael, and John and Katie, and great nana to Jessica and Kate; and Toby and Cooper.

Loved aunty to Derek and Kathy, and all her nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left Elaine's Service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Elaine's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui, on Friday 20th August 2021 at 1:30pm, to be followed by cremation.

Peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Saturday 14th August 2021 at Summerset Rest Home, aged 76 years.

Loved daughter of the late Charles and Vera Ward.

Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Sylvia and Rick, Karen and Peter, and Richard.

Treasured grandma to her 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Loved sister of Lesley.

Loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Judith's Service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Judith's life at Christ Church Anglican Church, 243 Wicksteed St. Whanganui, on Thursday 19 August 2021 at 1:00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on Friday 13th August 2021, aged 80 years.

Much loved husband of the late June.

Darling Dad to Tracey & Simon, and Eddie & Laureen.

Dearly loved Grandpop of Nicholas, Brittany, Natasha, and Anastasia, and Great-grandpop to Madelyne, Phoebe, and Madelyne.

Tracey and family would like to thank the Staff of Kowhainui Home and Living Waters Rest Home for their wonderful care and friendship to David.

In lieu of flowers donations to Save the Children would be greatly appreciated and can be left at David’s Service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of David’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 16th August 2021 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

On 5th August 2021, suddenly but peacefully in Wanganui Hospital, aged 66 years.

A loved son of the late Mollie and Jim Proctor.

Much loved brother and brother in law of Genevieve and Geoff Lott, and Ann and Adrian Jenkins.

A loved nephew of the late Mary Proctor. A loved uncle of Sonya and Greg, Nichola and Bevan; Hugh and Miho, and Charles and Karina.

Special thanks to Gavin Tasker, Idea Services, and Broadview Rest Home for their wonderful care of Frank over many years.

In accordance with Frank’s wishes a private family service has been held.

Peacefully on Tuesday 10th August 2021, aged 94 years.

Loved wife of the late Charlie, and mother and mother in law of Donald and Sharon, Heather and Jack, and the late Pauline, and Robert. Nana to her six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A private service to remember Aileen was held on Friday 13th August 2021.

Many thanks to Aileen’s church community, wonderful friends, and the staff at St Johns Hill Health Care.

On 12th August 2021, at Masonic Court Whanganui; aged 61.

Dearly loved brother of Janice Montgomery (NSW).

Special thanks to Janice’s son, Damian Hawkes, and her grandchildren Brayden, Ethan, Devan and Dylan Hawkes who often drove Janice to Whanganui to visit Brian, whenever she was able to come over from Australia.

Thank you also to Brian’s sister-in-law Hilary Ashworth who visited Brian regularly and was there for him when Janice was unable to fly over from Australia, when Brian needed her most.

Thank you also to Patricia and Ross who travelled from Gisborne to visit him.

Special thanks to the Team at Whanganui Community Living Trust for their wonderful care and support of Brian over the last 16 years and to the caring staff at Masonic Court who nursed him during his last few weeks.

The Whanganui Community Living Trust Team, Brian’s carer’s and family are invited to attend Brian’s funeral service in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Tuesday 17th August at 3.00pm, to be followed by an interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Brian’s service will be webcast on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral online link.

Passed away peacefully at New Vista Rest Home on Wednesday 11th August 2021.

Loved wife of the late Kirk. Dearly loved Mum of Liz, Andrew, and Miles.

Loved Nana of Linda, and Joanne. Loved Great Nana of Hayley, Chloe, Troy, and Isabelle. Special thanks to Vicki and the team at New Vista for their loving care of Reon.

A service to celebrate Reon’s life will be held in Trinity Methodist Church, Wicksteed Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 18th August 202, at 12 noon.

Passed peacefully in St Johns Hill Healthcare in Wanganui on Saturday 7th August 2021, aged 92 years.

Cherished companion of Olwyn Osborne.

Specially loved family friend of Lynn, Allan, Duane, Natalie, Matthew, and Indi Westerman; Avril, Boz, Danielle, Tayla, and Kendra Boswell; Rex, Johanna, Sarah, Carl, Reina, Riki, and Nia Osborne; Sharyn, Rick, Johnny, Shaun, and Ronan Cooke; Chelsea, Skyla, Nicco, Shauni, Terrence, Ayzac, and Zakiah Luoni.

A service to celebrate Allan's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 13th August 2021 at 11.00am.

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