Whanganui Funeral Notices

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Retirement Village on 12th July 2021, aged 84 years.

Devoted wife of the late Anthony and loving mother of Andrea, Davina, Martin (deceased), Steve, and Julie. Beloved grandmother to her 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A special thank you to the staff at Jane Winstone Retirement Village for their great love and care for Shirley

in the last years of her life.

All Shirley’s friends and loved ones are invited to attend her Requiem Mass to be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, York Street, Wanganui on Saturday 17th July 2021 at 10.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Rosary will be prayed in the Church on Friday 16th July 2021 at 5.30pm.

Tragically on 12th July 2021, aged 20 years.

Dearly loved son of Christopher and the late Stephannia.

Much loved brother of Alexander. Loved grandson of Beverley and the late Milton Pick, and Margaret and the late Andre Stedman.

A loved nephew of Antoinette and Robert, Angela and Kyle; Deb and the late Brendon, and Melinda, and a loved cousin.

All messages C/- The Stedman Family, P.O. Box 341, Wanganui.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Reuben’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday 19th July 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment in the Matarawa Cemetery.

Peacefully in Wanganui on Monday 12th July 2021, aged 88 years.

Dearly love wife of the late John. Much loved Mum and Mother in law of Toni and Jeff, and Yvonne and Linda (UK). Loving Nana Jeanne of Laura and Aaron, Scott and Johanna; Connor, and Logan.

A gathering to share memories of Jeanne will be held in the Masonic Court Rec Room 1, Masonic Drive, Wanganui on Thursday 15th July 2021 at 10:30am.

Peacefully at New Vista Rest Home, on Saturday 10th July 2021, aged 83 years.

Beloved youngest son of the late Irene and Edgar Fear.

Dearly loved husband of the late Maude (Lou). Dearly loved Step Dad of Kelly-Anne Blackburn, and Sandra Hales. Loving Koro Pops to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Messages c/- the Fear Family, PO Box 7102, Wanganui.

A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street Wanganui on Tuesday 13th July 2021, at 2.00pm.

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday 8th July 2021, in her 73rd year.

Treasured mum and mother in law of Tara and Andrew Gannon and Amber and Martin Gillogly, and darling nana to Hazel, Ava, Ella and Zak.

Loved sister and sister in law of Steve (dec) and Marta, Robert and Cheryl, and Mladan and Anne.

Cherished aunty and friend of many.

Friends are invited to attend a Service for Serena in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 16th July 2021 at 1.30pm.

Serena's service will be webcast and can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz , "Watch a funeral live" link

On 9th July 2021, peacefully in Kowhainui Home, in her 100th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Tom and Joy and loved mother of the late Susan van der Weyer. Much loved and respected Grandma of Gareth and Maree, Paul and Carla; Hamish and Jennie (Lower Hutt) and Rosanna and Chris Forbes (Santa Clara, San Francisco, USA). Loved Granny Clare to her 9 great grandchildren.

Special thanks to Kowhainui Home staff and carers of Clare.

“A Gardeners Hand Now At Rest”

A service to celebrate Clare's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 14th July 2021 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

On 5th July 2021, peacefully at home, aged 57 years.

Cherished husband of Wendy and adored Dad of Amy, Christine, the late Joseph, Matthew, Amanda, Michael, Josiah, Timothy and Sharon-rose. Much loved son of Stuart and the late Gladys.

Son in law of Raymond and the late Caroline and loved brother of Jannette, David and Jason. Loving Grandad of Madison, Harvey, Evelyn, Jon, Paige, Maurice and Ezra.

A Service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 52 Cornfoot St, Wanganui on Tuesday 13th July 2021 at 1.00pm, to be followed by private interment.

Peacefully on Sunday 4th July 2021 at Masonic Rest Home, aged 92 years.

Much loved wife of the late John.

Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Ray and Royda, Brian, Tony and Narelle, Garry and Denise, and Geoff and Lianne.

Much loved Nana and great-nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jo will be resting at Garry's home until her Funeral Service.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Jo at Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Whanganui on Thursday 15th July 2021 at 1.30 p.m, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at New Vista Rest Home on Tuesday 6th July 2021, in her 95th year.

Dearly loved mother of Barbara, Allan and Fiona, Paul and Shennan, Murray and Lauren, and Claire.

Much loved Nana of her many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Women’s Refuge.

A service for Margaret will be held at the Whanganui East Baptist Church, 54 Nixon Street, Whanganui on Friday 9th July 2021 at 1.00pm.

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

In memory of Margaret please wear bright colours.

Gone to be with the Lord, 6th July 2021, aged 91 years.

Beloved wife and best friend of the late Reginald Arthur Hill. Much loved mother of Bun and Mike, Doug and Rowan, Lindsay and Julie, Deb and Geoff, Jeremy and Marice, Sue and John, Dave and Tanya. Loved Grandmother to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister of Barbara, Rosemary, and the late David.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff of AT&R Ward, Whanganui Hospital for their amazing support and care of our family.

“My Redeemer Lives!”

A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 10th July 2021 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Betty’s service will be live streamed and may be viewed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz