Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

GLASGOW: Elizabeth

Passing: 3rd June 2021
Funeral: 11th June 2021
Published: 8th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed peacefully in Wanganui on Thursday 3rd June 2021, aged 76 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Much loved Mum of Bruce, Sarah, and Andrew; and loving Nana of Finnegan, and Louisa

A service to celebrate Elizabeth's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Friday 11th June 2021, at at 1:00 PM

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SMITH: Phillamina Pamela Jane (Mina)

Passing: 6th June 2021
Funeral: 10th June 2021
Published: 8th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Sunday 6th June 2021, aged 87 years.

Much loved Mum of Trevor (dec), Jeremy, and cousin Tommy.

Loved daughter of Don and Sara (both dec).

Cherished grandchild of Sara McDonald (dec).

Loved sister of George, Marcus, Rata, and Donny (all dec) and twin sister Narcie.

Loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Mina’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Thursday 10th June at 10.00 a.m.

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GIBBS: Elizabeth Annie

Passing: 6th June 2021
Funeral: 10th June 2021
Published: 7th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Betty was born in Duns, Scotland on 22nd August 1927 and she passed away peacefully on 6th June 2021, aged 93 years.

Loved wife of the late Colin.

Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Doug and Judy, Shona and Alistair Stewart,

Fraser and Roberta, Murray and Pamela, John and Tracey, and Ross.

Much loved Grandma Gibbs to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff at Jane Winstone.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Betty’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 10th June 2021 at 1.00pm, to be followed by interment in the Mount View Cemetery, state Highway 1, Marton at 3.30pm

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THOMS: Jennifer Elisabeth (Jenny)

Passing: 6th June 2021
Funeral: 10th June 2021
Published: 7th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 6th June 2021 peacefully at New Vista Rest home, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Ray. Much loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Colin & Anne, Steve & Kaye, Claire & Bruce, Kevin & Deborah, Heather & Kev.

Loved Nana of all her Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren. Special thanks to Access Caregivers & the staff at New Vista Rest Home for the care of our Mum.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Jenny’s life in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Glasgow Street, Wanganui, on Thursday 10th June 2021, at 11.00am to be followed by a private Interment.

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CHAPMAN: Frederick John (Fred)

Passing: 30th May 2021
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 30th May 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, in his 85th year.

Dearly loved Husband and soul mate of Bev for 60 years.

Much loved Dad and Father in Law of Sandra and Ross Belk, Carole and Donald Savage, Toni and Geoff Irvin.

Adored Grandad of all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Loved Brother and Brother in law of Dorothy and Bill Woofe, and Gary Chapman, and Lyn Webb.

Special thanks to Hospice Wanganui for their wonderful support, in lieu of flowers donations to Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

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

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HARTLEY: David Joseph

Passing: 30th May 2021
Funeral: 8th June 2021
Published: 4th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Sunday 30th May 2021, aged 47 years.

Beloved son of the late Lorraine and Leo Hartley.

Loved brother of Neil Hartley.

Special nephew, cousin, and friend to many.

A grave-side service for David will be held at the Aramoho Cemetery, McNeill Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 8th June 2021, at 1:30pm.

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GILSENAN: Leslie John (Les)

Passing: 3rd June 2021
Funeral: 8th June 2021
Published: 4th June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

On 3rd June 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his Whanau, aged 69 years.

Much loved Dad and father in law of Tobias and Francesca, Gab, Kieran and Shelly, and Casey.

Loved Koro of Tiaki; Jaydana, Elijah; Kaian, Luche, and Jaxon.

Loved brother and brother in law and uncle.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Les’ life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street,

Wanganui on Tuesday 8th June 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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CAVE: Yvonne (Vonnie) Joyce (nee Anderson)

Passing: 2nd June 2021
Funeral: 8th June 2021
Published: 4th June 2021

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully at St John’s Healthcare, Whanganui on Wednesday 2nd June 2021, aged 93 years.

Loved wife of Henry (Harry) Butler Cave. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Peter & Annetta, and Bruce & Annette. Loving Nana to Joanna, Jennifer, Caroline, Simon, and Ashleigh.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Life Flight Trust would be appreciated.

A celebration of Vonnie’s life will be held at Belmont Golf Club, 14 Clarkson Avenue, Whanganui on Tuesday 8th June 2021 at 2.00pm.

McGOVERN: Tim

Passing: 18th May 2021
Funeral: Tim’s service was held in Brisbane
Published: 2nd June 2021

Other

07.02.1961 - 18.05.2021

Passed away peacefully in Brisbane, Australia after a short battle with cancer.

Tim was a much loved husband to Jacinta and dad to Steph and Madi. Much loved son of the late Des and Mary McGovern and he will be sorely missed by his siblings.

He put on such a brave face and still managed to maintain his wicked sense of humour.

Love you so much Tim.

Inserted by his Wanganui family MaryAnn and Kevin Kane

TYSON: BAKER: Veronica (Paki) Makere

Passing:
Funeral: 3rd June 2021
Published: 1st June 2021

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital surrounded by her Whanau, aged 83 years.

Wife of the late Gilbert Baker.

Sister of Frances, Carol, Gus(dec), George, Kevin, Robin(dec), and Barry.

Loved Mother of Kane, Robin(Guna), Trixie, Vonnie(dec), Raeleen, Lorraine, Terrence, and Cori(dec).

Whangai Mum of Trina, Sam, Renee, Chantelly, Djeach, Mandy, and Heaven-Lee.

Loved Grandmother & Great Grandmother to all her Moko.

Paki will be resting at Parikino Marae.

A service for Veronica will be held at Parikino Marae, Whanganui River Road on Thursday 3rd June 2021 at 11.00am, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

“Ko te whaea te takere o te waka”

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