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On 16th May 2024, at Kowhainui Home, aged 92 years.
Much loved Dad and Father-in-law of Greg and Tracey.
Loved Papa of his 7 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren and a friend to Jennifer.
Loved brother of Paul.
In accordance with Barry’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
A celebration of Barry’s life is to be held.
For further details please contact 06 242 4144
01/07/1947 – 15/05/2024
Loving husband and best friend of Gill for 53 years.
Loved father of Chris, Karla and Wal, and Ricky and Tarsha.
Adored Poppa to Stasia and Finn, Chloe, and Corbin and Seb.
“Has picked his last kiwifruit and filled his last bin”.
As per Joe’s wishes a private Family Funeral has been held.
On 26th April 2024, peacefully in Bupa Ballarat Rest Home, Rangiora, North Canterbury, with family at her side, in her 84th year.
Loved Wife of the late Tony.
Dearly loved and devoted Mum of Warren and Lyn, Elaine and Doug Hudson, Colin (deceased), and Ian and Angelique.
An adored Grandma of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
In accordance with Ngaire’s wishes a private farewell has been held.
On 30th April 2024 Len passed away peacefully at St. Johns Hill Lifecare Rest Home, aged 95 years.
Dearly loved Husband of June (dec), and much-loved Dad to Eric, Lyn (dec), Janice and Andreas, Kathryn and Shane, and Stuart and Jannine.
Adored Grandad and Great Grandad of all his Grandchildren.
Loved eldest son of Eric and Clarice (both dec).
Loved brother of Olive and Ron (dec), Charlie (dec) and Alison, Peggy (dec), Alan and Gael, and Harry and Val (dec).
In accordance with Len's wishes, a private Remembrance Service has been held.
Many thanks to the wonderful staff at St. Johns Hill Lifecare who cared for Len in his last few years.
Say not in grief “he is no more” but in thankfulness “that he was” – Jonathan Auxier.
On 6th May 2024, peacefully at Summerset Home, aged 90 years.
Dearly loved Husband of the late Barbara.
A much loved Son of the late Sybil.
Loved Brother of the late Billy, the late Thelma, & the late Malcolm.
Loved Uncle of Jennifer Thatcher (Melbourne), Raewyn Sopp (Whanganui), & the late Angela Sopp.
Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Colin’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.
Colin's Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online.’
Died peacefully on 9th May 2024 at Kowhainui Home, Whanganui, after a much spirited battle, aged 82 years.
Beloved Wife of John Allan Murphy (Spud) (deceased).
Loved Mum & Mum-in-law of Chris & Liz (Palmerston North), David & Jackie (Sydney), & Ian & Angeline (Perth).
Dearly loved Grandma of Jessica, Phillip, & Adam & Great Grandma of Jordan.
Much loved Sister & Sister-in-law of Colin & Raewyn Christieson (deceased), Dell & Allan Pooley (deceased), Maureen & Don Campbell (deceased), Barry & Joy Christieson (deceased), Kevin & Lynne Christieson (Hastings), Peter Christieson & Irene Veronika Davis (Whanganui).
Long time penfriend to Sue (UK) & Kathleen (USA).
“Together with Dad once again.’
A celebration of Betty’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Betty has asked for donations to Hospice Whanganui.
Betty’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online’
Peacefully on 7th May 2024, aged 80 years.
Dearly loved Wife and Best Friend of Ian.
Loving Mum and Mother-in-Law to Vicki, Tracey and Marty and Blair.
A very special Nan and Great-Nan to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Loved Sister and Sister-in-law to Jill, Wayne and Judy, Lance (deceased) and Debbie.
Friends and family are welcome to attend Audrey’s celebration of life, to be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 1:30pm.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Kowhainui Rest home on Tuesday 7th May 2024, aged 89 years.
Loved Husband of Alison for over 40 Years.
Loved and respected Dad of Carole and Rob, and stepfather to Brian and Marie, Craig and Debbie, and Wayne and Angela.
Loved brother of Len (dec), Olive, Peggy (dec), Alan, and Harry.
Caring Grandad to all his Grandchildren.
A private farewell will be held for Charlie on Friday 10th May 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
On 26th April 2024, aged 90 years.
Loved husband of the late Lorraine and Dad of Nicola, and Andrew (both deceased).
“He will be much missed by his Bridge Club and his Family”
In accordance with his wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
On 2nd May 2024, unexpectedly but peacefully at his home, after a period of ill health, aged 62 years.
Loved younger son of the late Jack and Heather Glengarry.
Much loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Roz, and uncle of Robert, and Elena.
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Emily and Dan Dixon.
Loved Dada of Delilah, and Archer. Long time friend of Lyndsay Butters.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Craig’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.
Craig’s Service can be viewed via www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘watch services online’.
