Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

PEARCE: John Vater (Jock)

Passing: 29th November 2021
Funeral: 15th December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 9th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

After a great life voyage, Jock died peacefully at the Jane Winstone Special Care Unit, Wanganui on 29th November 2021, aged 95 years.

Much loved husband of the late Jessie and friend of Margaret.

Loved father, father-in-Law, grandfather and great grandfather.

Communications to Jock’s family may be sent c/- PO Box 341, Wanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a service for Jock in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui at 11.00am on Wednesday 15th December 2021, to be followed by a private cremation.

Due to the current Covid 19 restrictions a total of 100 people are permitted to attend Jock’s service and Vaccine Passports are required to be presented.

Those unable to attend are invited to view the service online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch funeral online.

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GAUDIN: John William

Passing: 3rd December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 9th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Broadview on 3rd December 2021.
Dearly loved husband of the late Joan Gaudin.
Loved Dad of Kylie and Matthew Gaudin, loved Grandad of Lilah.
Will be much missed by his special friends and residents at the Broadview Retirement Village, to whom we give a great deal of gratitude.
A private cremation has been held with family in attendance and in accordance with his wishes, a private ceremony will take place at a later date for family and friends.
A great lover of rugby and a lifetime member of Wainuiomata Rugby Club, he has made his final jog down the tunnel with his best kit on.
Many thanks to Staff at Hospice Whanganui and Broadview Rest Home and Hospital.

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MCGOWAN: Ian

Passing: 3rd December 2021
Funeral: 20th December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 7th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 3rd December 2021.

Dearly loved husband of Jacqui.

Loved Dad and father-in-law of Tania and Craig, Carl and Carlee, and Bryce and Bridget.

Special Poppa of Maia, Jake, Cooper, Sacha, Hannah and Abi.

In lieu of flowers donations to Wellington Children’s Hospital would be appreciated and may be placed in the Chapel Atrium or made online at whf.org.nz/donate.

A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held on Monday 20th December 2021, at 2.00pm.

Please contact Cleveland’s to confirm your attendance and have your vaccine pass ready.

The service will also be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live.

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ST: JOHN, Sarah Frances

Passing: 4th December 2021
Funeral: 11th December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 7th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on 4th December 2021, the day before her 94th birthday.

Dearly loved wife of the late Marcel Kenneth (Ken).

Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Kenneth Charles (deceased), Christine and Graeme, Eileen, Janice and Tony, Barbara and Anthony (Red). Much loved Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Frances' life will be held at The Raetihi Primary School Hall, 24 Grey Street, Raetihi on Saturday 11th December 2021 at 11.00am.

Please call Clevelands on 06 - 345 5522 to confirm your attendance.

Due to the current Covid 19 restrictions a total of 100 can attend. Vaccine Passports are essential. An invitation is extended to friends not attending the service to view the live webcast online at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz/live

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SHILTON: Ian Maxwell (Max)

Passing: 2nd December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 6th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Reg. No. X37189; W/O 1st Class NZ Army; Malaya.

Peacefully at Springvale Manor on Thursday 2nd December 2021.

Loved husband of Shirley.

Loved Dad and father-in-law of Lois and Greg, Michael, and Brian, and step-dad to Sue, and Jo.

Loved grandfather and great-grandfather to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In accordance with Max's wishes a family farewell has been held.

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MORRIS: Ray

Passing: 27th November 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Born 4th September 1932, died peacefully at home on 27th November 2021 aged 89 years, with his wife and loving partner Margaret by his side.

Loved and adored father of Simon and Michele, Nigel and Julie, and Lisa and Murray.

Loving and loved step father to Robert and Kirsty, and Edward and Jo. Grandfather to Jarrod and Tash, Sam and Alyssa, Caitlyn and Matt, Jadzia, Hana and Koki, Leah, Rory, Erin, Ellen, and Sebastion.

Poppy and great grandfather to Isaac, Nathanial, Isla, and Lachlan Ray.

“Will be greatly missed by many”

Our thanks to Hospice Whanganui for all their care and attention.

Donations to Hospice in Ray’s memory would be greatly appreciated.

A private family service has been held.

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HUBERS: Hendrikus Maria (Hank)

Passing: 1st December 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Wednesday 1st December 2021, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Lucy. Much loved father and father in law of Lex and Sandy, Karen, and Wayne. Treasured Poppa of Tessa, Daniel, and Alex.

Special thanks to the loving and caring staff at Springvale Manor.

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

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CASH: Ellen Veronica

Passing: 24th November 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th December 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully with family at Jane Winstone Retirement Village, Wanganui on Wednesday 24th November 2021, in her 97th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Frank and much-loved mother of Richard and Cheryl (Wanganui), Bill and Sue (Blenheim).

Dearly loved and special Granna of Rebecca and Fraser (Sydney) Scott and Gael (Melbourne), Dean and Elaiza (Wellington) and Jonathan and Rachel (Christchurch).

The family give their thanks to the staff of Jane Winstone Rest Home for their care and kindness shown to our Mum and Granna.

In accordance with Ellen’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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TAKARANGI: Te Weraroa Kingi (Wera)

Passing: 1st December 2021
Funeral: 4th December 2021
Published: 2nd December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home on Wednesday 1st December 2021, aged 89 years.

Loved life long companion of Doreen. Dearly loved Dad of Kahu, Daren (deceased), Carmel and Roy.

Cherished Koko of his many Moko.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Wera’s life in St Paul’s Anglican Church, Putiki On Saturday 4th December 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation.

Under the new Covid Traffic Light system a maximum of one hundred people are permitted to attend.

It is mandatory to present your vaccine passport.

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SMITH: Laurel Dorothy

Passing:
Funeral: 1st December 2021
Watch Online: Yes
Published: 1st December 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

It is with sadness beyond words that we are writing to say that our brave, strong, beautiful, clever, incredible mum passed away last week.

We are holding a service this coming week on Wednesday 1st December 2021 to celebrate the amazing, amazing human she is, and welcome all who knew and loved Laurel to attend either in-person or online.

The service is taking place around 11.00am Queensland time (AEST) TODAY, Wednesday 1st December.

We have the link for mum's service for anyone attending remotely. I will also make another post with the details.
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1638100465776940

If you would like to view the stream with Laurel’s sister, Valerie, please make contact by message to 0275563616.

“Dearly missed by all who loved you”

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