Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

THOMS: Allan Arthur

Passing: 7th August 2021
Funeral: 13th August 2021
Published: 12th August 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in St Johns Hill Healthcare in Wanganui on Saturday 7th August 2021, aged 92 years.

Cherished companion of Olwyn Osborne.

Specially loved family friend of Lynn, Allan, Duane, Natalie, Matthew, and Indi Westerman; Avril, Boz, Danielle, Tayla, and Kendra Boswell; Rex, Johanna, Sarah, Carl, Reina, Riki, and Nia Osborne; Sharyn, Rick, Johnny, Shaun, and Ronan Cooke; Chelsea, Skyla, Nicco, Shauni, Terrence, Ayzac, and Zakiah Luoni.

A service to celebrate Allan's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Friday 13th August 2021 at 11.00am.

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PAY: Bridgette Lynette

Passing: 10th August 2021
Funeral: 16th August 2021
Published: 12th August 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Life lover, life giver, and life long companion to David, passed away suddenly on the 10th August, 2021 aged 76yrs.

Bridgette was surrounded by the love of her family.

David, Nicholas, Rachael and their wider families invite all who knew and loved Bridgette to join in a celebration of her life.

While our hearts are heavy her spirit will live on. Bridgette was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many.

I will not forget you. I have carved you on the palms of my hands.

Isaiah 49:15

A celebration will be held on Monday 16th August at 12 noon at Trinity Methodist Church, Wicksteed St, Whanganui, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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FOSTER: Valerie Lorna (Val)

Passing: 11th August 2021
Funeral: 16th August 2021
Published: 12th August 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly at home on Wednesday 11th August 2021, aged 80 years.

Very loving wife of the late Jim.

Adored and respected Mum and Mother-in-law of Paul, Andrew and Sally, Steph and Gav, and Matt and Bev.

Much loved Grandma of Jak, Ben and Sophie, Rose and Blair, Phoebe, and Jake; and Katie.

Loving Great-grandma of Kobi; and Charlie, and Louie.

Donations to St John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Val’s service.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Val’s life in the Forrest lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Monday 16th August 2021 at 11.00 a.m, to be followed by a private cremation.

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SCRIVENER: David Kenneth

Passing: 10th August 2021
Funeral: 13th August 2021
Published: 11th August 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Tuesday 10th August 2021.

Dearly loved husband of Shelley. Loved Dad of Brian and Hayley, Craig and Theresa, and Gavin. Loved Grandad to his 5 grandchildren.

A celebration of David’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Friday 13th August 2021, at 2:30pm.

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LOOMES: (nee Potts): Elizabeth Jane (Betty)

Passing: 7th August 2021
Funeral: 11th August 2021
Published: 10th August 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Betty died peacefully on Saturday 7th August 2021, aged 90 years.

Loved wife of the late Maurice, loved mother of Robin, Yvonne and the late Peter, Kerry and Karen, and John and Wayne.

Loved Nana of Jayson, Johanna, Tom, Kris, Brock, Riagan, Callan, and Ayleigh. Loved great nana of Eva and Seth.

A Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 11th August 2021 at 1.00pm.

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TALBOT: Timothy John U’Ren (Tim)

Passing: 8th August 2021
Funeral: 11th August 2021
Published: 9th August 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 8th August 2021 peacefully in Whanganui, aged 73 years.

Loved son of the late Canon John and Neva Talbot.

Loved brother and brother in law of Kaye (deceased) and John Clyde. A loved uncle to his nieces and nephews and their whānau . Moe mai rā.

A service will be held for Tim in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday

11th August 2021 at 10.30am, to be followed by a private Interment.

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MINNS: Jean Lauremia

Passing: 7th August 2021
Funeral: 12th August 2021
Published: 9th August 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Waverley House, Napier, on 7th August 2021, aged 91 years.

Much loved wife of the late John and dearly loved Mum of Laura and the late Lindsay Mills, Elizabeth and Richard Yamin, and David and Fiona. A loving Grandma of Justin, Aaron and Julia, Jennie and Andrew; Vanya, Kendra, and Zac; Great-Grandma of Olivia, Mitchell, Emma, Joshua, Lewis, and Madeline.

A celebration of Jean’s life will be held in Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Wanganui on Thursday 12th August 2021 at 1:30pm, followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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HAWTREE: Mel

Passing: 7th August 2021
Funeral: 16th August 2021
Published: 9th August 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Saturday 7th August 2021, aged 46 years.

Much loved wife of Nathan, and proud Mum of Harry. Beloved daughter and daughter-in-law of Rosemary and Bill Needham (UK), and Val and Graham Hawtree. A loved sister of Jennifer, and William (both in UK). Loved sister-in-law of Rhonda and special aunt of all her nephews and nieces.

A service to celebrate Mel's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Monday, 16th August 2021 at 1:30pm, and will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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PINE: Matthew William (Matt)

Passing: 5th August 2021
Funeral: 13th August 2021
Published: 8th August 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 5th August 2021 peacefully at Hospice Whanganui, aged 79 years.

Loved Son of the late Queenie & Wire. Much loved Dad & Father-in-law of Bren & Bianca, Ben, Beck & Justin.

Loved Granddad of Whai, Ashar, Kaeo; Keanu, Tai, Roman, & India.

Loved Brother of Lorraine & Jim Maguire.

Friends are invited to attend a service to celebrate Matt’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, (PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE) on Friday 13th August 2021 at 1.00pm, to be followed by Interment at the Putiki Urupa.

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EAD: Shirley Dawn (nee Kennard)

Passing:
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 7th August 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital after a short illness, aged 84 years.

Loved and cherished wife of the late John.

Dearly loved Mum and Mum-in-law of Karen and Brian Stantiall, and Deb and Pete Atkins.

Deeply loved Nan of Nathan, Hayden, Tasmyn, and Mitchell.

Loved Great-Nana Shirley to Miela and Boston.

A special thank you to the Masonic Rest Home for their wonderful care of Shirley over the last two years, and a heartfelt thank you to all the nursing staff at Whanganui Hospital E.D. and the Medical Ward for their exceptional care of our Mum.

In accordance with Shirley's wishes a private Service has been held.

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