Whanganui Funeral Notices

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LYNCH: Margaret Ann (nee Bott)

Passing: 17th October 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 26th October 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

In Whanganui Hospital on Monday 17th October 2022, aged 65 years.

Loving wife of Bradley.

A loving Mum, Nana, sister, aunty and friend.

Special thanks to everyone who has helped care for Mum.

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

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MORPETH: Carol Lorraine (nee Smith)

Passing: 21st October 2022
Funeral: Memorial Service - 18th November at 2.00pm
Published: 26th October 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on 21st October 2022, aged 89 years.

Dearly loved wife and constant companion of Graeme for 68 years.

Loved and respected Mother of David and Doreen, the late Jeanette, Scott and Dale.

Treasured Nana of Gary and Winda, Joelene and Craig, Steven and Natalia, Christopher, and Chase.

Adored Great Grandmother of Simon, Zac, Riley, Gideon, Jordon, Lyla, Roman and River.

A private cremation has been held and family and friends are warmly invited to a Memorial Service to celebrate Carol’s life, to be held on Friday 18th November 2022 at 2.00pm in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui.

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HIGGS: Colleen Frances

Passing: 21st October 2022
Funeral: 26th October 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Published: 25th October 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

On 21st October 2022, peacefully at Broadview Retirement Village, Whanganui, aged 84 years.

Loved wife of the late Doug.

Loving and staunch Mum of Vaughan and the late Geoffrey.

Loved big sister of Terry, and her sisters in law.

Friends are invited to attend a Service to celebrate Colleen's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Wednesday 26th October 2022 at 1.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

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MCNAMARA: Patrick John (Pat)

Passing: 20th October 2022
Funeral: 1st November 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Published: 25th October 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Born in Whangarei on 17th July 1955.

Passed away suddenly at home in Whanganui on Thursday 20th October 2022, aged 67 years.

Dearly loved eldest son of the late William (Bill) McNamara and the late Teresa McNamara.

Loved husband and soulmate of Joanna Love.

Dearly loved father of Alecia (& Alex) and Kyle.

Loved brother of Maryanne (& Alain), Catherine, Mack (& Tracey), Jane (& Craig).

Brother-in-law of Donald Love & Heather Phillips.

Uncle of Robbie, Sarah, Patrick, Simon, Jack, Bryce, Chelsea and Robert & Kate Phillips.

Grandfather of dear wee Iris Eleanor Baker, born 20th October 2022. 3.29kg.

A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 1st November at 1.30pm, and will be live-streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

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WALKER: Ivy

Passing: 17th October 2022
Funeral: Private Service Held
Published: 24th October 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully on Monday 17th October 2022, at New Vista Rest Home Whanganui, aged 95 years.

Much loved Wife of the late Jack.

Much loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Kevin and Su, Eion and Catherine, and Colleen.

Loved Nana to Kate, Lauren, and Sam; Matt and Alicia; Melanie and Andrea, and Great Nana to Joshua, Carys, Charlie, and Conner; Neve; William; Isabella, and Asha.

The family wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all the Staff at New Vista Rest Home for their exceptional care of Ivy.

In accordance with Ivy’s wishes a private Family Farewell has been held.

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GARDINER: Marama

Passing: 21st October 2022
Funeral:
Published: 21st October 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Suddenly at home on 21st October 2022, aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Pat.

Dearly loved mother of Rangi, Tira, Paddy, Carol, Kevin, Gina, Tony, Valerie, and Lee, and a much-loved mother-in-law.

Treasured daughter of Betty and Rangi Edwards.

Daughter in law of Jesse, and Tangihaere Gardiner.

Loved sister of Whiwhi, Piki, Johnny, Bubba, Sonny, Beau, Nan, Willie, Kaa, and Steve.

Loved sister-in-law of Dan and Margaret, Willis and Tapa, Jess and Yvonne, and Pearl and John.

Loved Nan of all her moko and mokomoko, and Aunty and friend to many.

Loyal member of Te Reanga Morehu o Rātana Pakeke Roopu.

Funeral details to be advised.

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PALAMOUNTAIN: Kathleen Ella (Ella) (nee Schofield)

Passing: 20th October 2022
Funeral: 25th October 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 21st October 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday 20th October 2022, in her 95th year.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Reg.

Cherished Mother and Mother in Law of David and Marilyn, and Karen and Nick O’Neill.

Adored Grandma of all her Grandchildren and Great Grand Children.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Ella’s life at the Trinity Methodist Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Tuesday 25th October 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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MORRIS: Margaret Mary

Passing: 17th October 2022
Funeral: 22nd October 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Published: 19th October 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Suddenly and peacefully on Monday 17th October 2022, at Whanganui Hospital, aged 63 years.

Dearly loved Wife and soul mate of Philip.

Much loved Mum of Jason and Terry, and Teneille (dec) and Dion, and Step-Mum of Cathryn and Jeremy, Daniel, and Wade and Janina.

Loved Nan and Nanny Margaret to Jadel, Ashleigh-Paige, James, and Parker.

Much loved Sister of her Brother and Sisters.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Margaret’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Saturday 22nd October 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.

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MATTHEWS: William Axon, (Bill)

Passing: 17th October 2022
Funeral: 25th October 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Published: 19th October 2022

Cleveland Funeral Home

Passed away in Wanganui on Monday 17th October 2022, aged 78 years.

Much loved husband of Margaret for 60 years.

Loved and respected Dad of Vivienne and Bob, Christine and Darren, and Duncan and Karen.

Adored Grandfather of Soibhan; Ally and Darren, and Jess; Rick, Todd and Libby, Lochlan, Blake and Shannon, and Fergus. Great-grandfather of Lucy, and Jack. .

A true man of the land.

A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Tuesday 25th October 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by private burial.

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THOMASON: Barbara Mary

Passing: 14th October 2022
Funeral:
Published: 18th October 2022

Dempsey & Forrest

Peacefully at St Johns Hill Lifecare on 14th October 2022, aged 92 years.

Loved Mum of Micheal.

Loved Sister and Sister in Law of John (deceased) and Cushla Deans, David (deceased) and Kaye Deans (Westport), Margaret Kelly, Neville (deceased) and Jan Deans, Heather Kerr and their Families.

In accordance with Barbara's wishes a private Family Service has been held.

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