Whanganui Funeral Notices

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TE RANGI: Takutai Moana Ngaone

Passing: 28th August 2022
Funeral: 1st September 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 30th August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Whanganui with whanau at her side on Sunday 28th August 2022, aged 80 years.

A much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, aunty, cousin , and friend to many.

The service for Takutai will be held at Tini Waitara Marae, Turakina Beach Road, Turakina on Thursday 1st September 2022, at 10.00am.

Please note change of date and time.

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REYNOLDS: Jennie Gloria, (nee Lewer)

Passing: 26th August 2022
Funeral: 2nd September 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 29th August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

15/04/1939 - 26/08/2022

Peacefully at New Vista Rest Home on Friday 26th August 2022, aged 83.

Loving wife of the late George.

Loved Mum and mum-in-law of Christopher and Sandra, and Fiona and Wayne.

Grandmother to Patrick, Jessica and Liam, Daniel, Curtis and Stevie.

Loving Aunt to Karen and Mark and Great Aunt to Emma and Valentine.

Thank you to the staff at New Vista for their loving care of Jennie.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Jennie’s life in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 2nd September 2022 at 10.00am.

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ABBOTT: Edith Hawdon, (Nee Davison)

Passing: 26th August 2022
Funeral: 1st September 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 28th August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Friday 26th August 2022, 9 days before her 100th birthday.

Dearly loved wife of the late Bud. Much loved Mum of Tom and Gloria, Kath and Gordon Brown, Jane Bleackley, Eddie and Lyn, and Bill.

Loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved sister of Norma Major.

A service to celebrate Edith's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Thursday 1st September 2022 at 2.00pm, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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WADDELL: Williamina

Passing: 26th August 2022
Funeral: 2nd September 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 26th August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on 26th August 2022, aged 92.

Much loved by (the late) Alex, and her family Isla and Leigh; Laura and Sam, Dan and Melissa; Andy, Evie, Holly, and Al.

A special thanks to the staff at Jane Winstone Retirement Village for the loving care you gave Williamina.

A service to celebrate Williamina's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 2nd September 2022 at 2.00pm.

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GRESHAM: Margot Lindsay

Passing: 25th August 2022
Funeral: 1st September 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 26th August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home, surrounded by love, on Thursday 25th August 2022, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Peter for the past 61 years.

Much loved Mother and Mother in Law of Anna and Lachie, Jane and Graeme, Toby and Jo, Simon and Heather, Adam and Rachael and Guy and Jodi.

A much loved Grandmother to her Grandchildren Lucy, Angus, Sarah, Hugo, Freddie, Lily, Elliot, Rosa, Isaac, Rosie, Oscar, Sam, Jonty, Greer, Gibson, Waverley and Great Granddaughter Ellie.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Margot’s life in the St Mary’s Catholic Church, Campbell Street, Whanganui, on Thursday 1st September 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Margot’s service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch a Funeral Online’ Link.

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HOLLY: Bruce David (Brucie)

Passing: 23rd August 2022
Funeral: 29th August 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 25th August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Tuesday 23rd August 2022, surrounded by his loving family, aged 68 years.

Loved partner of Andrea.

Much loved Dad of Jenelle, Bryce and Lichelle, and Stepdad of Jessie, Jamie, and Luke.

Much loved grandad of all his grandchildren.

Great mate of Adrian.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Bruce’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 29th August 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Bruce’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “watch funeral online” link.

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BATT-BROWN: Gaye

Passing: 18th August 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 25th August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on 18th August 2022 in her 74th year.

Beloved Wife of Stan.

Cherished Mum of Richard, Lee, and Scott.

Beautiful Nana of many Moko and Great Moko.

In accordance with Gaye’s wishes a private family Service has been held.

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TRAVERS: Valerie Maud (Val)

Passing: 21st August 2022
Funeral: 27th August 2022 at 3:30 p.m.
Published: 23rd August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Unexpectedly on Sunday 21st August 2022, aged 91 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Wally.

Devoted Mum and Mother-in-law of Keith and Allison, Peter (dec), Wally and Deb, Donna, Trish and Garry Ross, Karen, and Julie and Ailbe.

Dearly devoted Nan and Gran to 13 Grandchildren, 11 Great-grandchildren, and 3 Great-great-grandchildren.

A dearly loved Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunty and friend to many.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Val’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 27th August 2022 at 3.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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WELCH: Dave, (Edwyn David)

Passing: 19th August 2022
Funeral: 25th August 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 22nd August 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Died suddenly on 19th August 2022, 2 days short of his 76th birthday.

Loved husband of Gail for 50 years.

Loved Dad of Simon and Pam, and Julie.

Loved Grandad of La Tesha; Paige, and Cole.

A much loved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at the Waitotara Hall on Thursday 25th August 2022 at 1:30pm.

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WHEELER: Peter John ( AL )

Passing: 21st August 2022
Funeral: 26th August 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 22nd August 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Springvale Manor on 21st August 2022, aged 76 years.

Much loved Husband of Marie.

Loved Brother of Roderick.

Much Loved Uncle to his Nieces and Nephews.

Friends are invited at attend a celebration of Al’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 26th August 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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