Whanganui Funeral Notices

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NB. Death Notices are listed in order of publication date

SAMS: Michael Conway, (Mike)

Passing: 15th March 2020
Funeral: 19th March 2020
Published: 17th March 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

M16952, PO, RNZN, Malaysia.

Born 6.12.44 Died 15.03.20

Eldest son of the late Fay and Cling Sams.

Loved husband of Natalie.

Brother to Shirley, Rodney, and the late Charles. A very much-loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A much-loved Granddad, Great Grandad and Brother-in-law.

A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 19 March 2020, at 1:30pm.

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WHITEHEAD: Eric Rex

Passing: 15th March 2020
Funeral: 21st March 2020
Published: 16th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Summerset Home on 15th March 2020, aged 90 years.

Much loved husband of the late Amie. Loved Father of David and the late Paul.

Loved and respected Grandad of Rachel, Karl, Nathan, Jason, Aaron, and Daniel.

Loved Great Grandad of Robert, Jehiel, Hannah, and Ellie.

Loved and respected former Father-in-law of Lucie and Wayne.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Eric’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Saturday 21st March 2020 at 11am, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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ROBERTS: Reginald Gray

Passing: 16th March 2020
Funeral: 21st March 2020
Published: 16th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Reg died after a long illness on 16th March.

He was greatly loved by Joy, his wife of 69 years, his daughters Suzanne and Christine, their husbands Robert and Roger, his grandchildren Corrin, Kyle and Elliot and their wives Andrea and Juliana, and great-grandchildren Nathan, Esme, Oliver and Chloe. He was always generous with love, kindness, humour, wisdom and stories, and produce from his abundant garden. He will be sorely missed.

Reg was born in Palmerston, Otago, in 1928, the eldest son of Maude (née Barber) and Eric, and was big brother to Shirley and Amy (both deceased) and Alan. He worked for Air Traffic Control, retiring as Deputy Director of Civil Aviation, and was elected a life member of the ATC association. Reg retired to Whanganui and after a stint as owner of HI Jones Booksellers, worked for many happy years as a handyman at Whanganui High School.

A private cremation has taken place and a celebration of Reg’s life will be held at Suzanne and Robert’s home, 3 Riverbank Rd, Whanganui, on Saturday 21 March between 2.00 and 4.00pm.

No flowers please, but donations to Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at Dempsey & Forrest.

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McCORMICK: Hannah Jo

Passing: 15th March 2020
Funeral: 20th March 2020
Published: 16th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 15th March 2020 peacefully at Hospice Whanganui surrounded by her loving family, aged 29 years young.

Much loved Mum of Grace.

Dearly loved daughter of Karen & Neil.

Much loved Sister of Tristan & Michaela, and the late Jess.

Loved Aunty Hannah of Cuba.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Hannah’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 20th March 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by a Private Family Interment.

STORY: Lorraine Valerie

Passing: 14th March 2020
Funeral: None
Published: 15th March 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Died peacefully on 14th March 2020, aged 85.

Loved wife of Robert and mother of (the late) Andrew, and Nicola and Patrice Lebreton.

Private Cremation.

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WISE: Glenis

Passing: 14th March 2020
Funeral: 18th March 2020
Published: 15th March 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully passed away Saturday 14th March 2020, surrounded by her family.

Dearly loved Mother of Sean, Tania, Todd, Dallas, and Jamie. A proud grandmother of Sky, Jake, Emma, Ryan, Tegan, Anahera; and Isaac, Xaviar, and Ngapurata of Australia, and a very special sister of Colin.

Friends are welcomed to join us to celebrate Glenis’ life in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 18th March at 1.00pm, followed by a burial service in the Aramoho Cemetery.

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CLANCY: William Michael (Fr Bill)

Passing: 12th March 2020
Funeral: 17th March 2020
Published: 13th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at Summerset Village, Whanganui on Thursday 12th March 2020, in his 95th year and 70th year of ordination.

Respected Priest of the Archdiocese of Wellington. Son of the late John and Mary Clancy of Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Brother of the late Patrick, John and Richard. Treasured uncle to his nephews and nieces in Ireland and Australia, John, Mary, Margaret and Richard; Robert, Sean, Mary, Liam and Paul. Beloved friend and pastor to many.

Funeral Mass to Be celebrated at St Anne’s Catholic Church, Raine Street, Whanganui at 1.30pm on Tuesday 17th March 2020, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Vigil service will be held in the church on Monday evening, 16th March 2020, at 5.30pm.

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LITTLE: Robert John (Bob)

Passing: 7th March 2020
Funeral: None
Published: 13th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on March 7, 2020 in Hospice Wanganui, aged 71 years.

Best Mate and dearly loved Partner of Jill.

Much loved father and father in law of Willie and Leigh, David (deceased), John and Trudy, and Grant and Alischa. Loved grandad of his 6 grandchildren.

A loved friend of Mary–Jane and Simon, and Adrian and Jess and their families. Loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Robert White, and Heather and the late John Knofflock.

Bob’s family express their sincere thanks to all health professionals who have cared for him over the years.

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

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BARNETT: Christine Helen (Chrissy)

Passing: 10th March 2020
Funeral: 12th March 2020
Published: 10th March 2020

Cleveland Funeral Home

Peacefully in Wanganui on Tuesday, 10th March 2020. A much loved mother, step-mother, sister, Nan, and Great-Nan. Chrissy was loved by many, and will be missed by all.

A service to celebrate Chrissy's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, Saturday, 14 March 2020 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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FERGUSON: Gareth Robert (Ferg)

Passing: 9th March 2020
Funeral: 12th March 2020
Published: 9th March 2020

Dempsey & Forrest

On 9th March 2020 peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 47 years young.

Loved youngest son of Lin.

Loved brother of Daniel, Melanie, and Uncle of Conner, and Ben.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Ferg’s life at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Dublin Street, Wanganui on Thursday 12th March 2020 at 10.00am, to be followed by a Private Cremation.

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