Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

YOUNG: Colleen Mary

Passing: 12th April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

On 12th April 2023 at New Vista Rest Home, aged 89 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Noel.

Loved and respected Mum and mother in law of Peter and Jane, Raewyn & Mark, Kellie and Brendon.

Loved Nana of Jessica and Allan, Emma and Carl, Shae and Michele, Mikaela and Dave, Braedy and Katie, and Dani.

Special Great Nana to Connor, Olly, Albie, Daniel, Harlow, and Braxton.

‘Death leaves a heartbreak no one can heal. Love leaves memories no one can steal’.

The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to the staff of New Vista and Dr Willem Van Niekerk for the wonderful care given to their Mum.

In keeping with Mum’s wishes, a private burial has taken place.

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GILES: Michael Kenneth (Mick)

Passing: 10th April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away suddenly on Monday 10th April 2023, aged 78 years.

Loved husband for 58 years of Joyce.

Beloved father and father in law of Vickie and Murray Sutherland, and Antony.

Loved Grandad of Thomas.

In accordance with Mick’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

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BUSH: Ronald Douglas

Passing: 6th April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 15th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

It is with great sadness to advise that Ron passed peacefully with Glenda by his side on Thursday 6th April 2023 in his 85th year, at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North.

Due to Ron’s wishes a private cremation has already been held.

Dearly loved & forever will be missed, Husband to Glenda, Father & Father-in-law to Nicola, Shaun, Mathew & Wendy, & Grand-pops to Aysha, Kobi, & Danika.

Special thanks to the lovely staff at Arohanui Hospice for the beautiful love & care for Ron & his family.

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TURNER: Keith Graham

Passing: 13th April 2023
Funeral: 18th April 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 14th April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

In Wellington Hospital on Thursday 13th April 2023, aged 73 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Toni.

Loving Father of Andrew, Michelle, and Lisa; and Grandad Keith to Madison, Maxwell and Elizabeth.

Stepdad of Connor, and Hamish.

A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 18th April 2023 at 1.30pm.

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GRAY: Kerry Cyril

Passing: 11th April 2023
Funeral: 17th April 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 13th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly at home on Tuesday 11th April 2023, aged 66 years.

Much loved son of the late Trevor and Helen.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mervin Davis, Yvonne Taylor and Bob, Trevor and Debbie, Colleen Pease, Tim and Jenny, Alen, and the late Bill.

Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Kerry’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 17th April 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private interment.

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WATSON: Daphne Jean (nee Davidson)

Passing: 5th April 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 12th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 5th April 2023, at Jane Winstone Special Care unit, in her 84th year.

Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Natalie and Alan, Robert and Donna, Kerry, and Craig.

Nana to her 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Beloved sister to Neil and Raewyn Davidson, the late Wayne Davidson, Colin and Veronica Davidson and the late Brian Campbell.

Sister-in-law to Trevor (Deceased) and Veronica Watson, the late Patricia and Eddie Anderson, Janet and Ken Horrocks (Deceased) and Raewyn and Ian Anderson (Australia).

Special thanks to the team at Jane Winstone for their wonderful care of Daphne.

In accordance with Daphne’s wishes a private family farewell has been held.

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ANNABELL: Noeline

Passing: 4th April 2023
Funeral: 11th April 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 11th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Kowhainui Home on 4th April 2023, aged 90 years.

Loved wife of the late Rex and a cherished Mum and Nan.

Friends are invited to a Service for Noeline in the Forrest Lounge, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 11th April 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by Interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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MCNEIL: Christopher David

Passing: 9th April 2023
Funeral: 13th April 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 11th April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 9th April, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer, aged 70 years.
Only son of the late Thomas and Kathleen McNeil (London).

Beloved husband (for 43 years) of Elizabeth.

Loved father of Alexander and partner Monique, and Cameron (London).

Adored Grandad of Isla, Piper and Georgia.

Special thanks to the Cancer Society Whanganui.

The amazing care and support of the Whanganui Hospice and New Vista Rest Home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Whanganui Hospice and the Whanganui Cancer Society.

The service for Chris is to take place at Cleveland Funeral Home, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 13th April at 1100am, followed by private service at the Whanganui Crematorium.

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BLUE: Marie Annette

Passing: 6th April 2023
Funeral: 11th April 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 8th April 2023

Cleveland Funeral Home

Sunrise 28.05.1937

Sunset 06.04.2023

Peacefully, surrounded by her whānau, aged 85 years.

Adored wife of the late Barry, cherished mum of Leanne and Phil, and beloved Nan / Gran Nan to all her kids.

Marie will lay at home, 13a Te Anaua Street, Putiki, Whanganui.

She will begin her final journey from Cleveland Funeral Home, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 11th April at 10.30am.

Please come dressed in a pop of colour to celebrate our Nan’s life.

Married for over 63 years

you are each other’s true love

Separated momentarily,

Reunited in the heavens above.

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TAYLOR: Carole Ann

Passing: 27th March 2023
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 8th April 2023

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 27th March 2023 at Whanganui Hospital, in her 78th year.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Brian.

Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Karen and John Moase.

Treasured Grandmother of Michelle and Darren Griffin, Brodie and Maree Nation, and Connor Moase.

Precious Gran to all her Great Grandchildren.

Loving Sister and Sister-in-law to Dale and Arthur Harrison, Bob and Lynn Wallace, and Barry and Marie Wallace.

A loving Stepmother to the Taylor family.

In accordance with the families wishes a private farewell has been held.

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