Whanganui Funeral Notices

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PADDISON: Maureen Mary, (nee Beirne)

Passing: 26th September 2020
Funeral: 12th October 2020
Published: 27th September 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

(Formally of Waverley).

Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home, on 26th September 2020, in her 98th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jack.

Treasured and much-loved mother of Graeme and Adrianne, Jan and Wayne Ruby, (the late) Shirley and John Reardon, John and Trish, (the late) Grant, and Michael.

Loving and proud grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A loved sister, sister in law, and aunty.

Special thanks to the staff at Kowhainui for your loving care of Maureen.

Messages may be sent C/- Jan Ruby, 19/2 Caversham Road, Springvale, Wanganui.

Friends are welcome to attend a funeral for Maureen at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Tawhero Street, Wanganui, on Monday 12th October 2020, at 11.00am, followed by interment in the Waverley Cemetery.

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

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PADDISON, Maureen Mary, (nee Beirne).

A cherished grandmother who lived a long life filled with love. “We will meet you on the other side of the stars Nana.”

Cherie, Vicki & Janalle

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BRICE: Joyce Mary

Passing: 26th September 2020
Funeral: 29th September 2020
Published: 27th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully on 26th of September 2020, aged 93 years.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Warren Henry Brice. Dearly loved mother of Paul, Maryanne, Steve and Alison.

Loved mother in law of Warwick, Bruce, Beverly Anne, and Helen. A much cherished grandmother and great grandmother.

Friends and family are invited to join us in a celebration of Joyce’s life, which will be held at the Jane Winstone Retirement Village Chapel, Oakland Avenue, Whanganui, on Tuesday the 29th of September 2020 at 2.00pm.

The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care that Joyce received during her time at Jane Winstone Retirement Village.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Whanganui Alzheimer’s Inc would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Joyce’s service.

A live webcast for Joyce’s Service will be available to view on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz watch a Funeral online link.

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SMITH: Polly Paerau (nee Te Awhe)

Passing: 25th September 2020
Funeral: 29th September 2020
Published: 26th September 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

On 25th September 2020, passed away at home after a long illness surrounded by her loving whanau, aged 87.

Daughter of the late Tuhaereao and Hariata Te Awhe, loving wife of Joseph, much loved mother of Daryll and Beverly, Dean and Mere, Jillian, Adrianne and Daryl, Jason and Helena, loving Nana to all her moko.

Much loved sister, sister in law and aunty.

A service will be held at Waipapa Marae, Ngutuwera on Tuesday 29th September at 10.30am followed by a private cremation.

In lieu of flowers please forward donations to Hospice Whanganui PO Box 4284, Whanganui

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GREEN: Peter

Passing: 21st September 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Reg. No:NZ206417. L/Bdr. Korea.

Peacefully in E.D. Wanganui Hospital on 21st September 2020, aged 93 years.

Adored husband of Betty for nearly 60 years.

Much loved Dad of Shelley and Andrew, and Meryl. Loved Pop to Tristelle, Lori, Briar, and Jacquie.

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

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BRUTSCH: Fay Robin

Passing: 23rd September 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Hospice Whanganui on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020.

At the fantastic age of 90.

Dearly loved wife of her late husband Hans.

Much loved mother of Robin, and Susanne and Neil McClure.

A loving Nana to all her 5 grandchildren and 8.5 great grandchildren.

Much-loved sister of Peggy, and loved by all her nephews, nieces, family and friends in Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland.

A special thank you to all the wonderful doctors, nurses and carers at Hospice.

In accordance with Fay’s wishes a Private Family Service has taken place.

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BATES: Ken (Mr Magic)

Passing: 24th September 2020
Funeral: 2nd October 2020
Published: 26th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Thursday 24th September 2020, at Wanganui Hospital, aged 87 years.

Much loved husband of Shirley for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Mike and Shona,

Paul and Darryl, and Raewyn. Loved grand father of Carl, Candice, Aaron and Fay, and Jemma and Ryan.

Loved great grand father of Ollie, Lockie, Izzy, Arthur, Henry, and Angus.

“A Grand Master of MAGIC who has given wonderful memories to his audiences over the last 50 years”

A proud member and passionate bowler of the Durie Hill Bowling Club.

Our thanks to the wonderful Dr’s and Nurses at Wanganui Hospital and Hospice Wanganui for their care

and support of Ken.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Wanganui can be left at Ken’s service.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ken’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 2nd October 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

A live webcast for Ken’s service will be available to view on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz

Watch Funeral On Line Link.

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LYNE: Marjorie June (Marj)

Passing: 23rd September 2020
Funeral: 29th September 2020
Published: 25th September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully in Wanganui Hospital with family by her side on 23rd September 2020, aged 86 years.

Much loved wife of the late John for 64 years. Loved and cherished Mum of Jonathan and Lyn, Stephen and Maxine, Adrian and Trish, and Glenys and Eugene. A much loved Nana of her 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be left at Marj’s

Service.

Friends are invited to attend a Service for Marj to be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street,

Wanganui on Tuesday 29th September 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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LENNOX: Jillian Dawn

Passing: 1st April 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce - 1st October
Published: 24th September 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly but peacefully at home, on 1st April 2020, aged 83.

Dearly beloved wife of Eric for 60 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Fiona and Michael Sinclair (Cheltenham), Susie and John Sargent (Sydney), Alison and Graeme Andrew (Auckland), and Anna Lennox and Justin Weir (Auckland). Treasured Granny Jill of Caitlin; Lucy and Jack; Jonty and Oscar; and Molly.

A memorial service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held in the Church Of The Good Shepherd, Weraroa Road, Waverley, on Thursday 1st October, 2020 at 1:30pm.

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STAMPA: Doris Eileen (Dorrie)

Passing: 16th September 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 22nd September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 16th September 2020, aged 94 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Peter and much loved mother and mother in law of Garry and Colleen, Rex and Valmay, Wayne (deceased),

Lorraine and the late Neil, Bindi, and the late Tracey.

Treasured Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

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

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KUZMAN: June Dorothy

Passing: 19th September 2020
Funeral: 26th September 2020
Published: 22nd September 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday 19th September 2020, in her 92nd year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Merv for over 67 years.

Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of David and Jenny, Murray and Dinah, Stephen and Wendy, and Lyn and Jim.

Treasured nana of her 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Loved sister and sister-in-law, and aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate June's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton St, Wanganui, on Saturday 26th September 2020 at 1.00 p.m.

to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

June's Service will be webcast live on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz<http://www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz> 'Watch Funeral Online' link.

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