Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

NESSLING: Richard John

Passing: 19th July 2021
Funeral: 23rd July 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 20th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 19th July 2021, aged 55 years.

Much loved Soul-Mate of Michelle. Loved Dad of Brett, Nicole and Rob, Jordan and Troy, and Kerryn and Brad.

Loving Grandad of Tayje, Ricki, Wallace, Lawson, and Kewana. Loved brother of Murray and Jenny. A loved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend.

A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Friday 23rd July 2021, at 2:30pm.

The service will also be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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STIMPSON: Fay Dorothy

Passing: 19th July 2021
Funeral: 23rd July 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 20th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

On 19th July 2021, peacefully at Summerset Rest Home, aged 85 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Harold (2011). Loved and cherished mother and mother in law of Susan and Warwick Davenport, Bruce and Carolyn, David and Juliet, and Brenda and Laurie. Beloved Nana to Josh, Michael, Emma and Ashlee, Frances, Prue, Molly and Sophie.

A good and dear friend to many.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimers Whanganui www.alzheimers.org.nz/whanganui/support-us/.

Condolences may be sent to brendamstimpson@gmail.com or to Bruce Stimpson ℅ Aramoho Pharmacy, 142 Somme Parade, Whanganui.

A service for Fay will be held at Cleveland Funeral Home, 179 Ingestre St, Whanganui, on Friday 23rd July at 11.00am.

The service will also be live-streamed at www. clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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TAUNTON: Stevan Walpole

Passing: 18th July 2021
Funeral: 22nd July 2021
Published: 19th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully on 18th July 2021 in Whanganui, in his 77th year.

Dearly loved husband of Anne for 56 years.

Loved father and father-in-law of Leiden and Sharron, Daimon and Andrea, Karl and Shelley, and Rohan and Rachael.

Loved grandad and papa of Jordan and Yasmin, Karley, Sam, Rebekah, Kaitlyn, Benjamin, and Micah.

Loved brother of Roderick (dec), Linden (dec) and Claire, and Deborah.

Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

Specials thanks to the Whanganui Hospital team for their care and attention during Stevan's illness.

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

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Stevan's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 22nd July 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation.

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BUCHANAN: John Henry

Passing: 18th July 2021
Funeral: 24th July 2021
Published: 19th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 18th July 2021, aged 85 years.

Loved husband of Lynn.

Dad to Sue, Kerry, Dianne and Jemal, Vicky, Mike & Shona, and Sally and Matt.

Loved Grandad to all his Grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family and close friends are invited to attend a service for John in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Saturday 24th July 2021 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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BRISTOL: Audrey Enid

Passing: 18th July 2021
Funeral: 22nd July 2021
Published: 19th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 18th July 2021, aged 97 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Tom. Much loved Mum of Keith, (the late) Rex, and Phil. Loved Nana of Vanessa, and loving Aunt of Kerry Nixon.

A service to celebrate Audrey's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Thursday 22nd July 2021, at 2:30pm.

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DONALDSON: Russell Alexander

Passing: 17th July 2021
Funeral: 23rd July 2021
Published: 19th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

19.9.1950 - 17.7.2021.

Deeply loved husband of Pauline and much loved and respected father of Hadley and Partner Penny, Felicity and husband Wal and treasured Pop to Grandsons Redford and Alfie. Loved brother of Wayne and Jennifer (Sydney) and Deidre and Kirk (Tacoma, USA). Brother in law of Annette and Ian, Ken (deceased) and Heather. Special Uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their thanks to his GP’s, the Medical staff at Whanganui hospital and the staff at Summerset in the River City Care Centre for their support and compassion.

In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left in the Chapel foyer.

A celebration of Russell’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton St, Wanganui on Friday 23rd July 2021 at 1.30pm, to be followed by private cremation.

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NELSON: Ronald James (Ron)

Passing: 11th July 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 18th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 11th July 2021 at New Vista Rest Home, Whanganui, aged 86 years.

Beloved husband to Catherine of 61 years.

Cherished father of Tony, and Janice.

Grandad to Ryan, Nikki, Courtney, and Kelsie.

In accordance with Ron's wishes a private family farewell has been held.

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GILBERTSON: Trevor John

Passing: 13th July 2021
Funeral: 22nd July 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 16th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully at home in Auckland on Tuesday 13th July 2021, aged 63 years.

Loved partner of Donna.

Loving father and step father of Destiny, and Tony; Bronwyn, Dillon, and Levi.

Beloved youngest son of the late Ron and Tui, and loved brother of Sandra, and the late Dawn, and David. A special step dad, uncle, cousin and friend.

A service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street Wanganui on Thursday 22nd July 2021 at 11:00am, and will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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CHANNON: John Colin Spain

Passing: 14th July 2021
Funeral: 17th July 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 15th July 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 14th July 2021, in his 97th year.

Dearly loved husband and friend of the late Midge for 62 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of John and Cherry, Susan and Simon, and Gillian and Michael. Adored by his grandchildren; Adrian, and Nicholas; Mathew, and Jacob; Sam, and Annabel. Loved Grandpa of his 5 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns Ambulance Association would be appreciated and may be placed in the Chapel Atrium or mailed to PO Box 4128, Wanganui.

A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street on Saturday 17th July 2021 at 11.00am, will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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Returned service personnel are invited to attend the funeral service in Cleveland Funeral Home for their late comrade John Colin Spain Channon ​DMX721004 Royal Navy 1939 - 1945

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WALLACE: Shirley Ann

Passing: 12th July 2021
Funeral: 17th July 2021
Published: 13th July 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village on 12th July 2021, aged 84 years.

Devoted wife of the late Anthony and loving mother of Andrea, Davina, Martin (deceased), Steve, and Julie. Beloved grandmother to her 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A special thank you to the staff at Jane Winstone Retirement Village for their great love and care for Shirley

in the last years of her life.

All Shirley’s friends and loved ones are invited to attend her Requiem Mass to be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, York Street, Wanganui on Saturday 17th July 2021 at 10.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary will be prayed in the Church on Friday 16th July 2021 at 5.30pm.

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