Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

JONES: Allan Costley

Passing: 10th April 2024
Funeral: 16th April 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Published: 11th April 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home, Wanganui on 10th April 2024, aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Nicola and Paul, and Alwyn.

A loved grandfather of Melissa, and Nicholas, and great grandfather of Tyler, Mia, and William.

Loved son of the late Jane and Charles Jones.

A loved brother of Rae (Deceased), Gordon, Colin, Flora, Jean (Deceased), Malcolm, Ian, Ross, Owen, and Wynne.

In lieu of flowers donations to Parkinsons Society can be left in the Chapel Foyer

Allan’s service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz “Watch Services Online”

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Allan’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 10.00am, to be followed by a grave side service and interment in the Taumarunui Lawn Cemetery at 2.30pm the same day.

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CAMERON: Peter McWilliam

Passing: 9th April 2024
Funeral: 17th April 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 11th April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away in Whanganui on Tuesday 9th April 2024.

Loved husband of Diane.

Loved Dad of Ian, Lochie, Martin, and Robert.

Loving father-in-law of Julie, Michelle, and Jane.

Loved Grandad of Jordan, Lauren, William, Emily, Laura, Maddy, Kaicee, and Jessie-Ann, and great grandfather of Charlotte.

Peter will be farewelled from Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 17th April 2024, at 1:30pm.

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SYMES: Christine Joyce (Chrissy)

Passing: 5th April 2024
Funeral: 13th April 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Published: 9th April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away in Whanganui on Friday 5th April 2024.

A loved Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunty, and friend to many.

A service to celebrate Chrissy’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 13th April 2024, at 10:30am.

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WARREN: Lorna Mavis

Passing: 30th March 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 7th April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 30th March, in her 98th year.

Loving wife for 62 years of the late Frank.

Much loved Mum of Lynne and the late Tim Crowe(Hamilton), Jan and Rich Taylor (Te Awamutu), and Barb and Rog Hulme (Wanganui).

Nana of Ben, Mikayla and Rob, Matt and Julz, Scott and Ana, Jason and Sarah, and Lisa and Phil.

Special Gran Nan of Kaydee, and Georgia, and Nana of Zac, and Indy, and Eva, and Rory.

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

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KINGDOM: Sheila

Passing: 17th March 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 7th April 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully on 17th March 2024, in Whanganui.

Dearly loved wife of John for 67 years.

A loved sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend to many.

A private cremation has been held.

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ROSE: Kevin Hugh

Passing:
Funeral: Memorial Service - 7th April at 1.00pm
Published: 7th April 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 71 years.

Loving Father and Father-in-law of Bryce and Elaina, and Aaron and Nicole.

‘Silly old Grandad’ to Charlie, George, and soon to arrive Baby Rose.

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

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in celebration of Kevin’s life at the Whanganui Oceanview Speedway Clubrooms, Landguard Road on Sunday 7th April 2024, at 1.00pm.

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YEOMAN: Sally Patricia

Passing: 1st April 2024
Funeral: 6th April 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 2nd April 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully with family, in Whanganui on Monday 1st April 2024, aged 73 years.

Much loved Wife of Ken for 51 years.

Loved and treasured Mum and Mother-in-Law of Michelle and Matt, and Jeff and Monique.

Loving Sister of Sue, and Marion.

Adored Nana of Jacob, Kayla, Caitlyn, Eloise, and Henry.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and can be left in the Chapel Foyer.

A service to celebrate Sally’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 6th April at 11:00am, followed by a private cremation.

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GULLERY: Graham Thomas, (GUMBY)

Passing: 30th March 2024
Funeral: 4th April 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 2nd April 2024

Cleveland Funeral Home

In Wanganui on Saturday 30th March 2024, in his 63rd year.

Dearly loved partner of Christine for 23 years.

Loved Dad and G of Stacey and Rhys.

Loved Grandad of Jessica, Chelsea, Sam, Quinn, Kayde, Hunter, Lucian, and Lace.

Brother and brother in law of Doreen and (the late) Chris Bradley, (the late) Howard, ( the late) Thomas, Karen and Bob Sinclair, and Garry and Helen.

A much loved uncle and friend of many.

A celebration of Gumby’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, on Thursday 4th April 2024 at 1:30pm, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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CLAPISON: Ann Judith (Jude)

Passing: 23rd March 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully after a short illness at Broadview Rest Home on Saturday 23rd March 2024, aged 70 years.

Much loved Wife of Robin for nearly 50 years.

Loved and treasured Mum and Mother-in-law of Jess and David, and Arthur and Lisa.

Adoring Nana of Cameron, Zander, Abbey, Jack, and Jade.

The family wish to express their sincere thanks to all the staff at Broadview and Hospice Whanganui for

their exceptional care of Jude.

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

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JOHNSTON: Peter Robert

Passing: 27th March 2024
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 30th March 2024

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 27th March 2024.

Beloved Husband and Best Friend of the late Elizabeth.

Loved Father and Father-in Law of Heather and Philip, and Paul.

Loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Will be missed.

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

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