Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

BENEFIELD: Evelyn May

Passing: 27th May 2024
Funeral: 30th May 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 27th May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully on Monday 27th May 2024, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved and loving Mother of Gerard and Aleisha, the late Catherine, and Lynair and Wayne.

Much loved Nana of Jessica, and Jared.

A loved Sister, Sister-in-Law, Aunty and friend to many.

Special thanks to Dr Chris Jacques, and the team at Summerset Care Centre for their loving care of Evelyn.

Mum is lying at 159B Great North Road, Whanganui with family until her service in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 30th May 2024 at 10.30am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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HOUGHTON: David John

Passing: 25th May 2024
Funeral: 31st May 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 27th May 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Summerset Care Centre on Saturday 25th May 2024.

Loved husband of the late Joan.

Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Phillip and Tracy, Richard and Tanya, and Jean and the late Peter.
Loving grandfather to Joseph, Abigail, Jordan, Thomas, Luka, Jessica, Jayden, and Kaleb.

A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 31st May 2024, at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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NICOL: Jacqueline Amy (Jackie)

Passing: 25th May 2024
Funeral: 30th May 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 26th May 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone on 25th May 2024.

Loved wife of the late Stewart.

Special Mum of Diane, Kevin, Joy, and Wayne.

Loved Nana and Great Nana to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the team at Jane Winstone for their loving care of Jackie.

A service to celebrate Jackie’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 30th May 2024 at 10:00am, and it will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

WATSON: Colin James

Passing: 23rd May 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th May 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Thursday 23rd May 2024, aged 89 years.

Husband of the late Beryl and former husband of Jean.

Loved father of Susan , Graham, Christine and David.

Loved grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 4; and as a man of the hills and bowling clubs , a friend to many.

A family farewell has been held and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

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CLEGG: Naida Dorothy

Passing: 19th May 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Sunday 19th May 2024, aged 88 years.

Much loved Mother of Debbie, and Bob and Jackie.

Loved Nana of Erica; Andrew, Deborah, and Timothy.

Great Grandmother to her 8 Grandchildren and Great Great Grandmother to Skylah.

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

At her request Naida’s ashes have been interred with her sister Daphne in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery on 22nd May 2024.

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WAKE: Robert Winston, (Bob)

Passing: 23rd May 2024
Funeral: 31st May 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 24th May 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 23rd May 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (Liz).

Adored father of Vicky and Jason, Chrissy and Mark, and Pippy and Justin.

Poppa to Matilda, Oliver, Delilah, Thomas, Carter, Tilly, Henrietta, and Lachlan.

Beloved brother of Lyn.

A service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held in the Collegiate School Chapel, Liverpool Street, Whanganui on Friday 31st May 2024 at 1.00pm.

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WILLS: June Beverley

Passing: 23rd May 2024
Funeral: 29th May 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 24th May 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Thursday 23rd May 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Brian.

Much loved mother and mother in law of (the late) Michelle, Tracey and Andrew, Steven and Leigh, and Carolyn and Craig.

Treasured Grandmother of Tegan, and Joia.

A service to celebrate June's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 1:00pm, to be followed by the burial at the Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui.

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MEADE: Simon James

Passing: 18th May 2024
Funeral: 28th May 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 22nd May 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Very suddenly and unexpectedly on 18th May 2024, aged 57.

Dearly beloved husband of Jenny Carter-Meade.

Legendary Dad of Tennessee, Brent, and Lily; and father-in-law to Marielena.

Loved son of Sally Meade, and son-in-law of George Carter, loved brother of Rebecca.

In lieu of flowers, living plants would be appreciated.

A celebration of Simon’s life will be held at Central Baptist, 285 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 28th May 2024 at 1.00pm.

“An all round Good Bugger”

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CRONIN: Norma Lois

Passing: 19th May 2024
Funeral: 24th May 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 21st May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed peacefully on Sunday 19th May.

Beloved wife of the late Kevin, cherished Mum of Michael and Pamela, mother-in-law to Rachel, Glenn and Robyn, adored Nana of Stacey, Phillipa, Joanna, Nathan and Greig, and Great Nana to Zoe.

Your sparkle touched the hearts of so many people.

You have always been our darling “Normie” and now we must learn to live without you.

A celebration of Norma’s life will be held on Friday 24th May at 1.30 pm, at Dempsey and Forrest Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, followed by a private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, any donations at the Chapel will be used to assist Kowhainui Rest Home.

Norma’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Services Online’

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SAUNDERS: Ian Thomas

Passing: 20th May 2024
Funeral: 24th May 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 21st May 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

On 20th May 2024, at Whanganui Hospital, aged 74 years young.

Much loved Dad of Hayley. Loved Granddad of Corban, Xavier, & Marshall.

Loved Partner of Linda.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Ian’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 24th May 2024 at 10.30am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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