Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

SPRIGGENS: George David

Passing: 26th January 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Died peacefully in Wanganui on the 26th January 2022, aged 72 years.

Loved son of Kathleen and George (both deceased). A loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Tom (Matamata),

Kaye (Matamata), Delwyne (Tauranga) and their families.

Due to Covid restrictions a private family farewell will be held.

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SHEILD: Alan Henry

Passing: 28th January 2022
Funeral: 2nd February 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 30th January 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

On 28th January 2022,: aged 91 years, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Cherished husband of the late Dulcie, and Ellen.

Much loved father of Garry & Gladys, Linda & Richard and David & Jackie.

Stepdad of Lynne & Val, Doug & Suz and Graeme & KT.

An adored Grandad and Great Grandad.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Alan’s life on Wednesday 2nd February 2022, at 2.00pm.

Please call Cleveland’s on 06 - 345 5522 to register your attendance.

Alan’s service will also be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live.

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HUDDLESTONE: Desmond Jude (Des)

Passing: 27th January 2022
Funeral: To attend, phone 06 - 349 0202
Published: 28th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Thursday 27th January 2022.

Dearly loved son of the late John and Vera.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Richard (dec) and Clare (dec), John (dec), Peter (dec) and Marion, and Kathleen and Gordon Warnock.

Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

Much loved by all his close friends.

To attend the Funeral Service and Rosary for Des please phone 06 - 349 0202.

Vaccine passports are required to attend.

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TIMMINS: Brendon Luke (Don)

Passing: 24th January 2022
Funeral: Private Service 31st Jan.
Published: 27th January 2022

Passed away on 24th January 2022.

Loved son of Mary. Loved Dad of Jordan, Keely, Tyler, and Jamie. Loved Poppa of Tyson, Mayson, and Leo. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Nathan, Karla and Carl, Daniel and Allena, and Ashleigh and Keilyn.

Loved by all his nieces and nephews.

Brendon is resting at home.

If you would like to pay your respects, please call 022 375 7654.

A private service will be held on Monday.

“Rest In Peace Brendon”

TYLER: Graham Erle

Passing: 19th January 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 19th January 2022 peacefully at Jane Winstone, in his 91st year.

Dearly loved Husband of the late Helen.

Much loved Dad and Father in Law of Annette and Terry Murdoch, Christine and Bob Spooner, Stuart and Andrea. Loved Grandad of David and Richelle, Nicola; Claire and Boot, Matt and Michelle; Samantha, Jessica, and Ben. Loved Great Grandad of Scarlett, Roy, Hugo, Margot, and Olive.

All messages to the Tyler Family C/- PO Box 341, Wanganui.

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

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JUDD: Donald (Don)

Passing: 25th January 2022
Funeral: 29th January 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 26th January 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at Summerset Care Centre on Tuesday 25th January 2022, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved husband of Lesley, loved father of Katherine, and Alison, father-in-law of Chris, and grandfather of Matthew, Cameron, Daniel, and Jack. Brother of Gary, and the late John, and Brian. Brother-in law of Rae, and Neville and Kay Parker.

Dearly loved, never forgotten.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Don’s life Saturday 29th January 2022 at 11.00am.

Please contact Cleveland Funeral Home to register your attendance.

A Vaccine Pass will be required.

Don’s service will be live streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live

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SHELTON: Catherine Anne (Formally Sister Aloysius)

Passing: 23rd January 2022
Funeral: 26th January 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 24th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Sunday 23rd January 2022, in her 59th year of profession.

Loved Sister of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Loved Daughter of the late Teresa and Bill Shelton.

Loved Sister and Sister in Law of Patrick (dec), Margaret and the late Greg Barrett, Denis and the late Margaret, Anthony and Donna, Paul and Sharon, Bernadette and the late Chris Dodunski and Tony Lowe, Andrew and Jocelyn, Colleen and Darryn, and Terri-Ann.

Much loved by all her nieces, nephews, cousins and the wider family.

A Vigil Service will be held at Mount St Joseph, 14 Hillside Terrace, Whanganui on TUESDAY 25th January 2022 at 4.00pm.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Marys Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 26th January 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Vaccine Passports are required.

Catherine’s service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch Funeral Online” Link.

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NORRIS: Michael Hensleigh (Mike)

Passing: 23rd January 2022
Funeral: 27th January 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 24th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 23rd January 2022, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 86 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Susanna. Much love Dad and Father in Law of Hew and Cathy. Loved Grandad of Lucy, and Danny.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Mike's life in St Mary’s Anglican Church, 490 State Highway 4, Upokongaro, Whanganui on Thursday 27th of January 2022 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Vaccine Passports are required.

Mikes service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘watch a funeral online link’

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REED: Freda

Passing: 16th January 2022
Funeral: 21st January 2022
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 20th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On the 16th January 2022 peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home, aged 87 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Martin Mongan, and the late Gerry Reed. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Martin and Glenda Mongan, Sandy and Martin McAllen.

Loved nana of Riley, Chelsea; Jessica, and Amy. Loved great grandmother of Archie and Hugo. A loved aunt and great aunt to all her nieces and nephews in Sunderland and Middlesbrough, England.

Special thank you to the staff of the Jane Winstone special care unit for their love and kindness which was very much appreciated.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Freda’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 21st January 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

An invitation is extended to friends to view the service online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a funeral online link.

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GILLIGAN: Lynette Eva (Lyn)

Passing: 13th January 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 20th January 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed very peacefully on 13th January 2022 in the wonderful care of Hospice and Summerset Staff, in her 78th year.

Dearly loved Partner and Wife of Trevor (Trev) for 60 years.

Loved Mother and Mother in Law of Richard, and Paul and Vicky. Loved Nan of Ana, Nicholas and Jack. Special friend of Julie and Dionne.

Loved Sister and Sister in Law of Grant and Shona Clark (Whanganui) Maree and Bruce Hammond (Te Awamutu) Bryan (D,cd) and Pam (Kai-Iwi) Peter and Chris (Inglewood) Rosalie and Les (Opunake) and Jenness (Hamilton).

Loved Aunt to her many Nieces and Nephews. Loved Cousin and friend to many.

Special thanks to all of Lyn's Caregivers.

Privately Farewelled.

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