Whanganui Funeral Notices

Passed away on 24th July 2022, aged 92.

Beloved husband of Barbara, loved father and father in law of Catherine & Graham, James & Jane, Jeremy and Jenny, (the late) Alexander, and (the late) Elizabeth; and loved Pa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff and carers at St Johns Hill Healthcare

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

Peacefully on 25thJuly 2022, at Kowhainui Rest Home.

Beloved wife of the late Walter.

Loved Mum of Chris and Maureen, Mhairi and Jim Pullins, Grant and Lois, and Michael and Emma.

Loved Grandma of David and Lesley, Jason and Bridget, Gavin and Georgie, Simon and Rachel, Connor, Roy and Tabi, Stephanie, and Matthew; and Nanny May to her 12 Great-grandchildren.

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

Passed away in peace at Kowhainui Rest Home on 23rd July 2022, aged 93 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Ken.

Loving and Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Shirley and Neville, Allison, and Kevin and Jan.

Super Gran and Nana to her Grandees.

In accordance with her wishes a Private Service has been held.

1941 - 2022

On 26th July 2022,at Hutt Hospital, aged 80 years.

Loved daughter of the late Harold and Honor King (Wanganui).

Dearly loved wife of Gordon.

Much loved Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandma of Jonathan, Jeremy, Eireann, Rioghnach and Majella.

Loving Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandma of James, Laura, Julian, Charlotte, Josephine and Peter.

Loved Aunt of her many Nephews and very few Nieces. Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Margaret and Roger (Australia) and the late Elsdon and Pam (Lower Hutt).

A beloved Christian friend, guide and mentor to many.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the Knox Presbyterian Church, High Street, Lower Hutt, on Tuesday 2nd August 2022 at 1.00 pm, to be followed by a private cremation.

Peacefully on 27th July 2022, aged 69 years.

Much loved Husband of Nicola Copplestone and loved Dad of Jessica and Robert, Catherine and David.

Loved Brother of Ethel, Patrick, David and Cathy, George and Shelley, Adrian and Clare, Anne, Cathy and Phil, Chris and Mary, Liz and Stuart.

A loved Uncle to a tribe of Nieces and Nephews all over the world.

The family’s sincerest thanks to the staff of the Whanganui Hospital Surgical Team and Ward. Your care during the last month of Andrew’s life was outstanding and absolutely appreciated.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Andrew’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 5th August 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private interment.

Peacefully on Wednesday 27th July 2022, at Whanganui Hospital, aged 81 years.

Much loved husband of Lorraine for over 50 years.

Loved dad and father-in-law of Matthew, and David and Charleen.

Treasured granddad to Ayla (deceased), Rawiri, Braidan, Martina, Jenaea (deceased), Sukhuir, Ford, Aizayah,

Te Awanui, and Charlie – Anne and great granddad to Layla, Deshae, and Preston.

Friends are invited attend Ewen’s service in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 148 Bell Street, Whanganui on Saturday 30th July 2022 at 2.00pm, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

On 23rd July 2022 at St John’s Hill Healthcare, Whanganui, aged 94 years.

Loved Husband and Soulmate of the late Joyce.

Cherished friend of Maria, and Trish.

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

On 25th July 2022, peacefully at home, aged 90 years.

Dearly loved Wife of the late Thomas (Tom).

Much loved Mum of Ray, and Andrea.

Treasured Nana of Daniel, Storm, Michael, and Nick.

Loved Great Nana of her 7 great Grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Barbara’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Friday 29th July 2022 at 1.30pm, to be followed by Interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Barbara’s Service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch a Funeral Online Link.’

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on Monday 25th July 2022.

Dearly loved wife of the late Sandy.

Loved Mum of Ron and Jo, Gary and Heidi, and Debbie and Richard.

Treasured Nana of Kurt and Brittany, Kelsey and Chris; Hayley, Bevan and Jenny; Aiden and Col, Lyndan and Kristen, Melissa and Chris; and Great Nana of Ava, Hunter, Harper; Maddison, Max; Marlee, and Maddie.

Special thanks to the team at Jane Winstone for all your care of Shirley.

A service for family and friends of Shirley will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street Wanganui on Saturday 30th July 2022 at 1:00pm.

Peacefully at home in Whanganui with family by his side on 24th July 2022, in his 85th year.

Much loved Husband of Jessie for 58 years.

Loved and respected Dad of Les, Angela, the late Christine, Ellen, Alex and Jude, and Brigette.

Proud Grandad of Joseph.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Whanganui can be left at Michael’s service.

Requiem Mass for Michael will be celebrated in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 28th July 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by interment in the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Vigil will be held in the Church at 7.00pm on Wednesday 27th July 2022.