Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

JEFFARES: Ronald Leslie (Ron)

Passing: 28th November 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 5th December 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On Saturday 28th November 2020 in the Wanganui Hospital with his family, aged 82.

Loved wife of Dawn, Loved Dad of Sarah and Vaughan, Simon (late), Catherine and John, loved Grandad of Michael, Ben, Caitlin and Hannah and Great Granddad to Arlo.

A special thanks to the Healthcare New Zealand staff and district nurses who supported Ron with great humour and care over recent years.

In accordance with Ron’s wishes, a private ceremony has been held.

“Always a fighter and the life of the party. You (and all your dad jokes) will be missed.”

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GADSBY: Hugh Thomas

Passing: 2nd December 2020
Funeral: 5th December 2020
Published: 2nd December 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on 2nd December 2020, aged 83 years.

Much loved husband of Esther. Brother of Elaine.

Loved and respected Uncle to all his nieces & nephews .

Friends are invited to attend a Service for Hugh in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui

on Saturday 5th December 2020 at 1.00pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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DRUMMOND: Margaret Christina, (Peggy)

Passing: 28th November 2020
Funeral: 1st December 2020
Published: 29th November 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully, on Saturday, 28th November 2020, aged 92 years.

Much loved daughter of the late Bill and Isa Drummond. Loving sister of Ian and Joy, and Aunt of (the late) Sue, Kaye, Robyn, Andrew and their families.

A service to farewell Margaret will be held in the Cleveland Funeral Home, Burnblea Chapel, 173 Ingestre Street Wanganui, Tuesday 1st December 2020 at 3.00pm.

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JONES: John

Passing: 28th November 2020
Funeral: 2nd December 2020
Published: 29th November 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 28th November 2020.

Rest In Peace.

Dearly loved husband for 50 years of the late Shona. Much Dad and father in law of Jeremy, (the late) Hamish, Miles, Justin, Jessica Marshall, and Adam and Amanda. A loved and loving grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service to farewell John will be held at the Hawera Cemetery, Gladstone Street, Hawera on Wednesday 2nd December at 12 Noon.

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RILEY: Nita Mary

Passing: 26th November 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 27th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 26th November 2020, peacefully in Wanganui Hospital, aged 88 years.

Dearly loved mother of Sheryl Green (Australia), and the late Robert Craig.

A much loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In accordance with Nita’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service for Nita will be held at the Maxwell Church in the New Year once Nita’s daughter Sheryl is able to attend.

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EDWARDS: Mavis Anne (Anne)

Passing: 25th November 2020
Funeral: 28th November 2020
Published: 25th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 25th November 2020 peacefully at Masonic Court Rest Home, aged 82 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Johnny.

Much loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Peter & Judith, Charles & Trina, Shayne & Ange, Pania & Russell, Kiri, Jane & Iva, Marie & Evan, Renee, and Jack.

Loved Nan of all her grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Loved sissy of Sonny & Cecelia and loved elder sister of all her whanau.

Friends are invited to attend Anne’s Funeral Service at Ngahura, 116 Fields Track, Parapara Highway, RD15 on Saturday 28th November 2020 at 11am, to be followed by Interment at the family Urupa.

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BULLOCK: Suzanne Ronneelyn (Sue)

Passing: 25th November 2020
Funeral: 27th November 2020
Published: 25th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving whanau, on Wednesday 25th November 2020, aged 66 years.

Much loved partner of Chirpy.

Loved Mum of Tim, Ronald, Jasmin, and Sam.

Best Nana ever to all her grandchildren and great grandchild.

Loved sister to her brothers and sisters.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Sue’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 27th November 2020 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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BROWN: Ronald Francis (Ron).

Passing: 15th November 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 25th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Sunday 15th November 2020 in New Plymouth, aged 89 years.

Loved husband of the late Marion.

Much loved Dad of Lynette, Janet, Alan (Brisbane), Colleen, and the late Gail.

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

Loved brother of Marion (dec), and Valerie.

Rest in Peace Dad.

In accordance with Ron’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

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JACQUES: Avis Margaret (nee Unwin)

Passing: 24th November 2020
Funeral: 26th November 2020
Published: 24th November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Tuesday 24th November 2020 at Kowhainui Rest Home, Wanganui, aged 93 years.

Much loved wife of the late Alan. Loving mother and mother in law of Christine and Terry Morton (Sydney), Lynette (Brisbane), Kerrigan and Sandy, and Sharyn and Ray. Treasured Nana of Matthew; Tina and Daniel; Thomas and Chris; and Nathan, Stacey, Tara and Brooke.

Great Nana of her 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass for Avis to be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero St, Gonville on Thursday 26th November 2020 at 1.00pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

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READING: Richard Allan

Passing: 21st November 2020
Funeral: 26th November 2020
Published: 23rd November 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Very peacefully at home on 21st November 2020, aged 82 years.

Beloved husband of Jo. Loved father of Glen, and Julie. Friend of Mike, Steven, Alysia, George, Alex, and Robbie.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Richard’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Thursday 26th November 2020 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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