Whanganui Funeral Notices

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CONLEY: Janice Annette

Passing: 28th February 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 6th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

At rest after an illness.

Jan passed away peacefully on 28th February 2022 at her home in Wanganui, aged 78.

Dearly loved wife of Vic and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Nigel and Nicola, Giles and Janet, Bevan and Kylie, and Rachel and Mark.

Adored Nana of her 11 Grandchildren.

Dearly loved daughter of the late Bob and Iris Carey and Sister of Brian (dec), Graeme, Raewyn (dec) and Murray.

Jan will be lovingly remembered by all.

Her life has been celebrated with a Private Service.

Very special thanks to Hospice Whanganui and the Cancer Society for their help and support.

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KIDD: Barbara

Passing: 28th February 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 6th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 28th February 2022, aged 89 years.

Much loved Mother of Jan, Andrew, Margaret, and Diana.

Dearly loved Grandma of her 10 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren.

A private Family Service has been held.

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TAYLOR: Melford, Dennis (Mel/Mif)

Passing: 27th February 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 27th February 2022, peacefully at Hospice Whanganui, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Maria. Much loved Dad and Father in Law of Brenda and Dave, Alan and Jenny, Tania, Michelle and Rodger. Loved Poppa of all his Grandchildren.

In accordance with Mel’s wishes a Private Family Farewell has been held.

PETERS: Beverley Beryl (Bev)

Passing: 26th February 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 26th February 2022, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 87 years.

Loved wife of the late Alex.

Loved Step Mum of all her Stepchildren and a Loved Step Aunty of all her Nephews and Nieces.

In accordance with Bev’s wishes a Private Family Service has been held.

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DEILEY: Kathrene Mary

Passing: 1st March 2022
Funeral: 4th March 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 4th March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 1st March 2022, aged 59 years.

Cherished Daughter of Olga and the late John Deiley. Much loved Sister and Sister in Law of Glenys and John McGonigle, Rowena and Bill Ashworth, and Jenine and Keith Savell.

Very much loved Aunt and Great Aunt to all her Niece’s and Nephew’s.

Friends are invited to a Service for Kathrene in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 04 March 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

Due to the current Covid restrictions only 100 people can attend Kathrene’s Service and vaccine passes must be shown.

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GRIMES-FROGGATT: Shirley May

Passing: 1st March 2022
Funeral: 5th March 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Watch Online: Click here
Published: 2nd March 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On the 1st March 2022, suddenly at home, aged 51 years young.

Dearly loved Mum of Bruce, Linda, Megan, and Bonnie.

Loved Nanny of Jesse, Haze, Keira; Jade, Skylar, Reef; Mea, and Ruby. A loved Sister and Aunty.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Shirley’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel on Saturday 5th March 2022 at 11.00am.

Vaccine Passes will be required.

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

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MARTIN: Ian Fraser

Passing: 24th February 2022
Funeral: 4th March 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 1st March 2022

Beauchamp Funeral Home

31/8/1927 - 24/02/2022
Ian slipped away peacefully on Thursday 24th February.

Friends and well wishers are invited to the service being held at St. Stephens Anglican Church, Mauder Street, Marton on Friday 4th March at 10.00 am, then on to Mt View Cemetery for the interment before returning to St Stephens for afternoon tea.
Anyone wanting to pay their last respects - Beauchamps Funeral Home, 18 Morris St, Marton 06 - 327 7029
Website tributes are on Beauchamps website, under Ian Martin’s name.

MIKKELSON: Garry Robert Neil

Passing: 27th February 2022
Funeral: 4th March 2022 at 2:30 p.m.
Published: 28th February 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Wanganui Hospital on Sunday 27th February 2022, aged 67 years.

Dearly loved son of the late William and Dorothy and brother of Mark and Ray and the late Eric, June, and Cleo.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be posted to P.O. Box 4284, Wanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Garry’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton St, Wanganui on Friday 4th March 2022 at 2.30pm, to be followed by private cremation.

Vaccination passports will be required.

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BALDWIN: Joan Ethel (Noni)

Passing: 23rd February 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th February 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Closed a well lived 95 years on Wednesday 23rd February 2022, in Wanganui.

Loved wife of the late Ron, and loved mother of Bruce, Richard, and Alethea. A loved mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.

A valued and engaging friend to many.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Springvale Manor, and Masonic Court, for the many years of care and support during Noni’s time suffering dementia.

Thanks also to Alzheimers Wanganui for their wonderful support and friendship to the family.

Donations to continue their vital work would be appreciated.

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

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GILES: Noel Mervyn

Passing: 24th February 2022
Funeral: Private Service
Published: 26th February 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at Summerset Village, Whanganui on 24th February 2022,in his 92nd year.

Husband of the late Beverley (formerly Oates). Step Father of Vaughan, Kerry, and Clarice. Brother of the late Joyce, and Peter, and brother in law of the late Jack Thompson, and Margaret.

Uncle to Steve and Craig

Loved, admired and respected by all.

Special thanks to the team at Summerset Village for their love and care of Noel over the last 17 months.

In accordance with the families wishes a private service will be held at a later date.

All communications to Peter Giles , 123/210 Maranui Street, Papamoa 3118

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