Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

FRY: Lindsay Gordon (Linds)

Passing: 16th July 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 23rd July 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Saturday 16th July 2022, aged 70 years.

Loved Son of the late Lindsay and the late Moreen.

Loved Brother of Kath, Christopher (dec), Steve (dec), and Rob and Tamsyn.

Loved Uncle to Amy and Christopher.

In accordance with Linds wishes a private cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service for Linds will be held at a later date.

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SUGDEN: Laurie

Passing: 20th July 2022
Funeral: 27th July 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 21st July 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 20th July 2022, peacefully in Whanganui Hospital, aged 83 years.

Loved husband of the late Margaret.

Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Victoria (Australia), Louise and Steve Caudwell, Jamie and Lockie.

Much loved grandad of Oliver, Angus, and Harvey.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Laurie’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 27th July 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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LETHBRIDGE: Timothy Yates

Passing: 17th July 2022
Funeral: 25th July 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 20th July 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at “Ruatangata” on Sunday 17th July 2022, aged 88 years.

Dearly loved husband of Carolyn.

Respected and loved Dad and father-in-law of Karen and Mike, Brenda and Dave, Joanne and Rich.

Much loved GF of Kate and Jono, Sam, James and Emily, Nick and Lauren, Tim, Lucy, Tom and Alice and GGF of Margo and Cora.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Tim’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 25th July 2022 at 2.00pm, to be followed be followed by a private cremation.

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

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BUTLER: Elizabeth Mary (formerly Whitlock, née Hainsworth)

Passing: 19th July 2022
Funeral: 23rd July 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 20th July 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 19th July 2022, age 82 years, at Stokeswood Care Home, Wellington.

Loved mum and mother-in-law of Sally and Brendan, Neville and Lesley, Jeff and Megan, Russell and Nikki, and Anthea and Pic.

Loved Grandma of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ron and Marion, Colin and Janet, Kelvin and Jenny, and the late Trevor.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Elizabeth's life at Christ Church Anglican Church , 243 Wicksteed Street, Wanganui on Saturday 23rd July 2022 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private Cremation.

Messages c/- The Butler Family P.O. Box 341, Wanganui

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BURNET: James Alan (Alan) CBE

Passing: 18th July 2022
Funeral: 30th July 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
Published: 20th July 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, Wanganui on 18th July 2022, in his 102nd year.

Dearly beloved husband of the late Lorraine.

Loved father and father in law of Liz, and Robert and Julie. Loved grandfather of Simon, Tim, and Rupert and his granddaughter’s in law Sharon, Jules, and Jamie.

Loved great grandfather of Nicholas, and Ella.

All messages c/- The Burnet family P.O. Box 341, Wanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Alan’s life in the Collegiate School Chapel, Liverpool Street, Wanganui on Saturday 30th July 2022 at 11.30 am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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ALEXANDER: Catherine Roberta

Passing: 16th July 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 20th July 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home on 16th July 2022, in her 90th year.

Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Kimba and Malcolm Brodie and Rick and Reta.

Loved Granny Cay of Thomas and Anna; Hamish and Sarah.

Great Grandmother of Lucas and Isabella Jane.

In accordance with the families wishes a Private Service has been held.

Heartfelt thanks to the truly dedicated staff at Kowhainui Rest Home.

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O’NEILL: Marion Elizabeth

Passing: 18th July 2022
Funeral: 22nd July 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 20th July 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 18th July 2022, peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home, aged 86 years.

Beloved wife of the late Allan.

Dearly loved Mum and Mum in law of Terence, the late David, Paul, Catherine and Bevan Stuthridge, and Timothy and Shelley.

Loved Nana of Kaitlin, Hayden; Cullen, and Cameron. A loved sister of Claudia, and Peter, and a loved sister-in-law and aunt.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Marion in the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Wanganui on Friday 22nd July 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by an interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited in the Church at 5.30pm on Thursday 21st July 2022.

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LEOTA-GOFF: Te Ahi-kā Atāhua Wairua

Passing:
Funeral: 21st July 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 19th July 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep, 4 months of age.

Cherished daughter of Cory-Rose Goff and Cornelle Leota.

Loved Moko of Koro’, Kuia’, Uncles and Aunties.

A service to celebrate Te Ahi-Kā’s life and final goodbyes will be held at Matahiwi Marae on Thursday 21st July 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a burial at Te Kawa Urupa at Matahiwi Marae.

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GILROY: Daune Ann

Passing: 16th July 2022
Funeral: 23rd July 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
Published: 18th July 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Jane Winstone Retirement Village on Saturday 16th July 2022, aged 90 years.

Much loved Mum to her daughter Annie, and Gran to Grand dog Enzo.

Loved by all her extended family.

A Memorial Service for Daune will be held at Heritage House, St Hill Street, Wanganui on Saturday 23rd July 2022 at 3.00pm.

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MCGAHEY: Margaret Byars Kerr Boyd

Passing: 7th July 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 16th July 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Born in Glasgow, Scotland on 14th May 1931; passed away peacefully in Wanganui on 7th July 2022,​ aged 91 years.

Much loved mother of Bruce, Gordon, and Duncan.

A loved mother-in-law to their partners.

A much loved Grandma and GG to Allandra, Tanya and Katelan, Jordan, Nathan, Shaun and Jaimee, and a much loved sister of Archie.

In accordance with Margaret's wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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