Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

SMART: Richard (Dick)

Passing: 5th July 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 10th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Kowhainui Home on July 5th 2020. Aged 94 years.

Loved Dad to Sharen (UK) and a good friend to Bill, Shirley, Phyllis and all his neighbours.

Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society in Dick’s memory can be sent C/O PO Box 341, Whanganui.

In accordance with Dick’s wishes a private burial has taken place.

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LOVE: Beatrice(Betty)

Passing: 4th July 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 10th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

nee Pedley.

Passed away peacefully on 4th July 2020.

Much loved mother & mother-in-law of Laurie & Jeanette, Brian (deceased), Kay Walsh, Gwen Burnett, Alan & Suzie, Dianne & Tony Firmin.

Loved and respected Nana & Gran of all her grand and great grandchildren.

In accordance with Betty’s wishes a Private Family Service has been held.

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TWIGG: Terence, (Terry)

Passing:
Funeral: Memorial Svce - 18th July
Published: 10th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life and memorial service for Terence (Terry) Twigg. This will be held the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 18th July, 11.00am, followed by the interment of his ashes in the Aramoho Cemetery.

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TAYLOR: Raymond George (Ray)

Passing: 7th July 2020
Funeral: 10th July 2020
Published: 7th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

(previously from Alton).

Peacefully at Broadview Rest Home on 7th July 2020, aged 75 years.

Much loved husband of Margaret for 53 years.

Loved and treasured Dad and father in law of Catherine and Graeme (Mertz), Ruth, Jo and Todd, and Steph and Aaron.

Special grandad to Josh, Kaitlyn, Rhea, Sofia, and Luca.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Ray’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday, 10th July at 11.00am to be followed by a private cremation.

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SPURDLE: Julie Anne (JP Ret) (nee Edwards)

Passing: 5th July 2020
Funeral: 10th July 2020
Published: 6th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Sunday 5th July 2020, aged 81.

Rest In Peace.

Dearly loved wife of the late Lance. Much loved Mum of Kerri Boyle, treasured Grandma of Ben, Katie, and Hamish.

She will be sadly missed by many.

Friends are invited to join Julie’s family in celebrating mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 10th July 2020, at 1:30pm, and livestreamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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BELL: Peter George

Passing: 5th July 2020
Funeral: 7th July 2020
Published: 6th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away on 5th July 2020, aged 83 years.

Treasured husband of the late Lorraine for 57 years.

Cherished Dad of Hayley, Peter Tracy and Shara, Nathan and Vanessa.

Loved grandpop of Mitchell, Reihana, Mia, Leyna, and Olivia.

Special grandpop of Levi, and Isaiah. Loved by Ben, Ava, and Caleb.

Thanks to the kind staff and carers at Jane Winstone Care Centre.

Peter’s service will be in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on TUESDAY
7th July 2020 at 10.30am, to be followed by cremation at the Aramoho Cemetery.

All messages to The Bell Family c/- P.O.Box 341, Wanganui

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BELL: Peter George.

Born Whanganui on 18th May 1937. Son of Nellie and Robinson Bell.

Loved brother of Wally and Della, Norm and Pauline, John and Noeline, Vern and June, Joan and Bill, Dawn and Errol, Ginny and Jim,

Arthur and Beth, Ruth, Harvey and Margaretha. Loved nephew, cousin, uncle and friend.

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BELL: Peter George.

Loved Son-in-law of Raita and Jack Devonshire.

Loved brother-in-law of Ted and Marilyn, Libby, Linda and Roger, Liz and Colin, Robbie, Jacqui and Tony, Karyn, Toni-ann and Fraser.

Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

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BELL: Peter George.

Past President & Patron of Whanganui RSA. Member of the Whanganui Malayan Veterans Inc.

Lots of fun and special memories together

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CAVANAGH: William Michael, (Bill)

Passing: 5th July 2020
Funeral: 13th July 2020
Published: 6th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Sunday 5th July 2020,aged 83 years. Rest In Peace.

Dearly loved husband of Yvonne. Much loved dad of Michael and Candice, Noel and Marianne, and John. A loving Grandad of Alex, Lila, and Ella.

Friends are invited to join with Bill’s family in celebrating mass in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday 13th July 2020 at 1.00.pm, and live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

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NESBITT: (Dawson), Lyndsay Margaret (Lyn)

Passing: 29th June 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on 29th June 2020.

A much loved Mum, Nandy, and friend to many.

At Lyn’s request a family farewell has been held.

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MOOSMAN: Audrey

Passing: 28th June 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 4th July 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

24.11.1926 - 28.6.2020.

Passed peacefully at home in her 94th year. Loved wife of the late Kevin. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Leigh and Chris (Sydney), and Jeff and Noeline. Dearly loved Nana of Kurtis.

Messages for the family may be sent c/- PO Box 7102, Wanganui.

In accordance with Audrey's wishes, a private farewell has been held.

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BUCKLEY: Mark Frederick (Buckles)

Passing: 30th June 2020
Funeral: 6th July 2020
Published: 4th July 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 30th June 2020 peacefully at home, aged 70 years young.

Dearly loved younger brother of Neil & Lyn, and Lynne O’Connor.

Dearly loved husband and best mate of Gay.

Loved Dad of Keiran and Bex James.

Loved Grand Poppy to Paytan, Kayla, and Haylen.

Loved Uncle Twitch of all his nieces & nephews.

Bestest Dadz to Keeda & Willis.

“Rest in peace. Fly high to the Racecourse in the sky.”

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Whanganui would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the Service.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Buckles life in the Eulogy Lounge at the Wanganui Racecourse, Purnell Street, Wanganui on Monday 6th July 2020 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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