Whanganui Funeral Notices

Peacefully at home in Whanganui with family by his side on 24th July 2022, in his 85th year.

Much loved Husband of Jessie for 58 years.

Loved and respected Dad of Les, Angela, the late Christine, Ellen, Alex and Jude, and Brigette.

Proud Grandad of Joseph.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui can be left at Michael’s service.

Requiem Mass for Michael will be celebrated in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 28th July 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Vigil will be held in the Church at 7.00pm on Wednesday 27th July 2022.

Passed away peacefully on Friday 22nd July 2022.

A loved and treasured husband of Linda and adored father of Sarah, and Anna and Chris Brookes.

A dearly loved and fun loving grandad of Ellie, Nixon, Miller and Cohen.

A loved uncle, cousin and friend to many.

A special friend and GD to Steve, Helen, Alex and Sam Johnston.

A celebration of Tony's life will be held at Cleveland Funeral Home, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 29th July, at 1:30pm, and be live-streamed at clevelandfunerals.co.nz

Messages C/- Cleveland Funeral Home, PO Box 7102, Wanganui.

9th August 1931 to 20th July 2022, at Summerset Care Centre.

Dearly beloved wife of Herbert for 67 ½ years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen, Katherine and Tony, Douglas and Noeline, Kerry and Jimmy, Paul and Carla.

Loved grandmother of her 15 grandchildren and her 21 great grandchildren.

Thank you to Hospice Palmerston North and all the wonderful staff at Summerset Retirement Care Centre, Palmerston North for their care and compassion.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Betty’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 5th August 2022 at 1.30 pm (Please note change of date), to be followed by a private internment.

Betty’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch funeral online” Link.

Peacefully in Whanganui on 18th July 2022, aged 81 years.

Much loved Dad of Deborah, and the late David.

Respected Brother and Brother in Law of Desiree and Graeme, and James.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Bob in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 29th July 2022, at 10.00am.

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone on 22nd July 2022.

Cherished wife of the late Jimmy.

Treasured Mum and Mum-in-law of Judy and Peter Lea, Grant, Sandy and Peter Casey, Hamish Mack and Anne Midwinter, and Cameron Mack.

Much loved Nana to her 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer’s New Zealand would be appreciated.

A service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 27th July 2022, at 1:30pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

Suddenly at home on 19th July 2022, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved Mother to Andrea, Leigh, and Sean, Sister to Alison, and Dennis.

Most loved Nana and Great Grandmother to her 10 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

“We will all miss her deeply.”

In accordance with her wishes a private family service was held on Thursday 21stJuly 2022.

Peacefully on Saturday 16th July 2022, at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, in her 92nd year.

Beloved wife for 35 years of the late Timothy Dorgan.

Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Julia (Lower Hutt), and Denis and Sally (Wanganui). Treasured Nana of Elizabeth, and Kate, Nicola, Matthew, and James.

Great Grandmother of Pippa.

Companion and partner of the late Gordon Edmonds for 25 years.

Caring sister to her six brothers, and loving daughter of the late Gertie and the late John Rea.

Marion took great comfort in her catholic faith.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Marion in the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Wanganui on Monday 8th August 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

On 18th July 2022, peacefully in Wanganui Hospital, aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of the late Earl.

Dearly loved Mum and Mum in law of Bevan (Deceased), Marie, and Linda and Tauese (Max).

A loved nana and great grandmother.

A big thank you to the staff of the Whanganui Hospital Stroke Ward for their care of Norma.

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

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a long illness on Monday 18th July at Whanganui Hospital, aged 72 years.

Very much-loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Jason and Gabi, Richelle and Nick, and Claire and Ashley.

Much loved Gran to Mitchell and Tabbi, Ella, Jacob, Toby, and Hunter, and Great-Gran to Zara.

Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Jill, Bryan and the late Judy, and also Shirl and the late Colin.

Loved Aunty Fay to all her nephews.

Special friend to Derek and his family for many years.

The family express their sincere thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Whanganui Hospital for their exceptional care of Fay.

In accordance with Fay’s wishes a private Family Farewell has been held.

Fay’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch funeral online” previous services link.

At Whanganui on 13th July, aged 100 years.

Dearly loved and loving Wife of the late Bill.

Much loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Rosemary (Queensland, Australia), Fraser and Bjorg (Bergen, Norway), and Grant and Janet (Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia).

Dearly loved Farmor of Thomas and Jennifer and Oldermor of Simone and Scott (Bergen, Norway).

A private Farwell has been held in accordance with Nada’s wishes.

Nada wished to thank with deep appreciation the many friends, relations, neighbours, and Club and Committee colleagues who all made her life in Whanganui so enjoyable over the many years.

Their interests, laughter and thoughtfulness brought her ongoing pleasure.

The family would like to thank with deep appreciation her long-time friend and helper, Helen Carse, and all the staff at St Johns Hill Healthcare for all the wonderful care they provided for Nada over the years.