Whanganui Funeral Notices

Peacefully in Wanganui on 29th July 2023, aged 97.

Loved wife of the late Ron.

Dearly loved Mum of Marilyn, Murray, Stephen, and Heather.

Loved Mother In Law, Nana, and Great Gran.

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

Tragically on 3rd August 2023, aged 26 years.

Much loved son of Julie, and Anthony and brother of Jaisson, Jorja, and Charlotte.

Nic will be missed by his extended family, his many friends, and the Gaming community.

In his passing Nic has generously assisted 8 people to have a better quality of life.

In accordance with his families wishes a private farewell has been held.

b 09/02/1989 - d 31/07/2023, aged 34 years.

Dearly loved son of Tony and Lynda Sisson (nee de Lange).

Adored brother of Jenna .

Extraordinary father to Harley & mate to Blake.

Cherished grandson of Mary and the late Nick de Lange.

Loved nephew of Dave & Ali & Jane & Roger and a much loved cousin.

Grandson of the late Bernard and Isobel Sisson.

Nephew and cousin of the extended Sisson families.

The family of Ivor Willoughby, long time resident of Wanganui, would like to advise of the passing of our dearly loved father in Surfers Paradise, Australia.

He was 97 years old.

His memorial service and celebration of his well lived life will be held at Budds Beach where he lived.

Eternally held dearly in our hearts.

31.05.1944 – 03.08.2023

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Loved husband of Doreen, adored soulmate of Kath.

Beloved father of Shelley and Amos, Jock, Nig and Bronnie, the late Tania, Jason, Monique, Nanai, Joseph and Nan, and Ben and Kate.

Idolised by all his mokopuna.

A much-loved friend and real character who enriched the lives of so many.

A celebration of Dick’s life will be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui TODAY Tuesday 8th August 2023 at 11.00am. This will be followed by his interment at the Brunswick Urupa.

In Loving Memory.

Born 17/1/1944.

Passed away peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on 3/8/2023.

Loved Wife of Robert (Skipper), died 1996.

Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Kelly, Donny. and Aaron.

Cherished Grandmother of Taylor, Kenzi, and Peyton.

Will be missed by her many friends and family.

Special mention of Maartje and Tony who were there till the end.

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

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 6th August 2023 at the Masonic Court Rest Home, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Hazel, father and father-in-law of Gilbert and Wendy, Denise and Campbell, (the late) Colin, Ken and Fran, Sue and Irv, and Barbara and (the late) Bernie.

Much loved grandad, great grandad and great great grandad of all his many grandchildren.

PROMOTED TO GLORY

A special thanks to the staff at the Masonic Court Rest Home for their care since November 2022.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Trevor’s life to be held in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 10th August 2023 at 10.30am, to be followed by internment with Hazel at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Trevor’s Service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch a Funeral online’ link.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated and can be left in the Chapel foyer.

On 31st July 2023, peacefully at Whanganui Hospital, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Don.

Adored Mum & Mother-in-law of Sheryl & the late Garry Hassell, Sandy & Blair Sloan, Tony & Judy, & the late Gavin.

Much loved Nana & Great Grandma of all her Grandchildren.

Special thanks to A&E & Surgical Ward for the wonderful care of our Mum.

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

On 30/07/2023.

Loved wife of Tony.

Stepmother of David, Catherine, and the late Roger.

Nana Jan to Courtney, Georgia, Brittney, Sarah, and young James.

Special thanks to Hospice Whanganui and Access Whanganui for all their care.

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

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Matthews , Janet, Mary (Jan) (nee Head):

On 30 July 2021.
Loved wife of Tony.
Much loved sister of Margaret, Kevin (dec), David (dec), Lois, and Virginia and spouses, and cherished aunty to all her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Tony Matthews for his love and care of Jan and the Hospice Whanganui staff for their care and support.

Loved wife of the late Lionel , mother of Campbell and Denise, Linda and Stewart, Stephen and Joanne, (the late) Bryan, Andrew, and Kerry.

Grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to her many grandchildren.

Thanks to all those who cared for her, and to the Stroke Ward staff at Whanganui Hospital.

A service to celebrate Jacqueline's life will be held at Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church, SH3, Westmere, Wanganui on Saturday 5th August 2023 at 11.00am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz on Channel 2.