Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

WETERE: Susan Jane

Passing: 21st April 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce Later
Published: 24th April 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at home in Wanganui on Tuesday 21st April 2020.

Beloved daughter of William and Joyce Baker(both dec).

Cherished wife of Sandy.

Loved mother of Roddy and Hazel.

Treasured grandmother to Warihi.

Due to the current restrictions a private cremation has taken place.

Friends and Family will be invited to attend a memorial service for Susan at a later date.

STEELE: John

Passing:
Funeral: Funeral Details Later
Published: 24th April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Palmerston North Hospital on Wednesday 22 April 2020, aged 67 years.

Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Fumiko. Much loved Dad of Nicola, and Kai.

John will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral details will be advised.

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SMITH: Irene May (nee Lodge)

Passing: 7th April 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on April 7 2020, aged 95.

Dearly loved wife of the late Doug Nankivell and the late Keith Smith (Jim).

Much loved mother of Lindsay and the late Philip, Grandmother of Melissa, Kirsten and Alex, Great-grandma to Jade, Renee, Ryan; Layton and Meika.

An aunt fondly regarded by her nieces and nephews. Many thanks to all the staff of the AT&R Ward at Whanganui hospital.

A private cremation has been held.

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BRAGGINS: June Elizabeth

Passing: 21st April 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Kowhainui on Tuesday, 21st April 2020, aged 84 years.

Much loved wife of Jim. Dearly loved Mum of Maree and Lindsay (Sam) Evans, and Christine and Gordon Parkes. A loving Nana of Gareth, and Ryan; and Kylie-Maree, and Michael; and Great Nana of Theodore, and Clementine.

Messages to 40 Stanners Street, Eltham.

At June’s request, a private farewell has been held.

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HARRISON: Bruce

Passing: 21st April 2020
Funeral: Celebration Later
Published: 24th April 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 21 April 2020, aged 82 years.

Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Ann for 58 years, loved dad and father in law of Grant & Karine, and John. A very proud and loving grandfather of Renee & Aaron, Rebecca, Blair; Brandon, Clayton, and Aaron. Loved brother, brother in law and good mate of the late Ted and Mac (Mary).

The family would like to thank Hospice Whanganui for the fantastic care of Bruce and support for his family during the last few weeks.

“You have smoked your last cigarette, eaten your last handful of lollies and your hard work has now come to an end. Rest In Peace”.

Due to the current restrictions in our lives a small family service for Bruce has been held. When life returns to normal, the family will organise a special farewell for Bruce that he truly deserves, details will be advised.

O’LEARY: Jean (nee McDonald).

Passing: 20th April 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce Later
Published: 22nd April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

In the toughest of times Jean left us peacefully at Wanganui Hospital in the early hours of the morning on 20th April 2020, after a brief illness. Aged 90 years.


Dearly loved daughter of the late Sidney and Zita, and sister of (the late) Jackie Turner and Chris McDonald.
Deeply loved and respected wife of the late Don (Daniel).


Most wonderful mother of Paul, David, Claire and Jenny and mother in law of Chris. Cherished Gar to all her grandchildren, Chris, Bradley, Nicholas, Sophie, Alex, Patrick, Josh, Holly, Dominic and Hamish, And great granddaughters Olivia, Ava, Evie and Ava.

She wrapped her arms tightly around them all.


The family wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kowhainui Home and Quinlan Court where she was recently so well cared for.


Jean was a treasured friend to many and a loved Aunty to all of her nephews and nieces. We are all devastated to lose her. Especially her beautiful smile and laughter.


“To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world"

There will be a private ceremony on Tuesday 28th April. Jean’s service will be available to watch online at clevelandfunerals.co.nz from 4pm on Tuesday.

A memorial service and gathering will be held at a later date.

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REID: Patricia Myrtle, (Pat)

Passing: 17th April 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce Later
Published: 21st April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Friday 17th April 2020, aged 92 years.

Loved wife of the late Cliff.

Loved mother and mother in law of Gary (Rocky) and (the late) Pam, and Judy and Terry.

Special Nana to her 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A memorial service for Pat will be held at a later date.

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ROSS: Colin Charles

Passing: 20th April 2020
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 21st April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

On Monday, 20th April 2020 aged 90 years.

Loved husband of the late Irene.

Loved father of Anne, Brian, and Alan.

Loved by his Grandchildren Ben, Daniel, Ashley, and Fergus.

A private farewell has been held.

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CAMPBELL-POLSON: Naomi Clare (Clare)

Passing: 16th April 2020
Funeral: Memorial Svce Later
Published: 16th April 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On April 16, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly loved wife of Sam. Loving mother of Melanie. Much loved daughter of the late Tess and John Campbell and loved sister of Kazik, Donald (deceased), Adrienne, Christopher (deceased), and Felicity.

A loved aunty and friend. Beloved friend and cousin of Ingrid.

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

A Memorial Service for Clare will be held, details to be advised.

CLIFTON: John William

Passing: 5th April 2020
Funeral:
Published: 15th April 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully on 5th April, aged 81.

Loved partner of Paea (deceased). Will be missed by Gail and their children Bruce and Judy, Sharon and Kevin, Brian, and Gavin and all his grandchildren.

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

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