Obituaries

13.10.1944 – 16.10.2024

The little girl from Pongaroa has fallen asleep for the last time

Loved wife of Warren (deceased)

Adored companion of Ralph

Loved mother of Sandra (NZ) and Michael (England)

Treasured “Lolo” to Morgan and Daniel (NZ), Emma (Australia) and Heather (England)

Super proud Great Grandmother to Marc and Aria (Australia), Gus and newest addition Briar (NZ)

As per Lois’s wishes a private cremation has taken place and a graveside service to be held later.

Messages to the churchouse family can be sent to C/O PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

In loving memory of Takana Richard MARSH

Takana passed away peacefully at the Palmerston North Hospital on Tuesday 8 October 2024 surrounded by family. Aged 92 years.

A loving Husband, Dad, Papa and Uncle.

He has now been reunited with his eternal companion.

Funeral service to celebrate Takana will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, Cole Street, Dannevirke on Friday 11 October 2024 at 10.30am followed by burial service at the Tahoraiti urupa.

Isabel passed away peacefully at Rahiri Home on Friday 27 September 2024. Aged 90 years.

Dearly loved wife and friend to Don and very much-loved Mum to Ailsa and Steve, Bryce and Catherine and Ewan.

Adored Gran to Bonnie and Damian, Heath and Rebecca, Kendal, Johnny and Renee, Gray, Tara, Becky, Natasha, Lily and Koro and Edie. Also, a Treasured Great Gran to Edward, Isabella, Thomas, Arthur, Matilda, Ria and Taytum.

A private service for family and close friends to honour and celebrate Isabels life will be held at the Knox Church, Swinburn Street, Dannevirke on Thursday 3rd October at 11.00am.

All messages to the Galloway Family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

It is with great sadness that Sheryl, Wendy and Kay share that they have lost a chain in their link, Their sister Maree.

Maree passed away with her sisters at her side on Sunday 25 August 2024 at the Dannevirke Community Hospital.

Much loved Daughter of the late Frank and Rosalie.

Dearly loved Sister-in-law of David, Rex and Garth.

Treasured Aunty to all her Nieces and Nephews who love her dearly.

For those who wish to spend time with and say farewell to Maree, she is at her Sister Sheryl’s home at 126 Umutaoroa Road, Dannevirke.

A service to celebrate Maree’s life will be held at The Hub Dannevirke, Entrance off Allardice Street, on Thursday 29 August 2024 at 11am followed by her interment at the Mangatera Cemetery, Dannevirke.

Livestreaming link for Mrs Fryer service will take you to The Lychway website- https://share.funeral.stream/jfyJ0

3 March 1967 – 11 February 2024

Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, Aged 56 years.

Beloved Son of Gladys and Norman (dec).

Loved Brother of Leonard, Allan and Martha.

Many thanks to the staff at Bupa Rahiri Rest Home for the wonderful care of John.

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Dannevirke Bible Chapel, 1A Burns Street Dannevirke on Friday 16 February 2024 at 11am.

Messages to the Lewer family can be sent to C/O PO Box 1014 Palmerston North.

• 12/01/1945 – 29/05/2024

David passed away at his home with his wife by his side, Aged 79 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Janice.

Loved Father of Wendy, Roger and Natalie.

Treasured Poppy of Taylor, Jess and Elise.

‘You will be sadly missed’

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

Messages to David’s family can be sent to C/O PO BOX 1014 Palmerston North.

The curtain has gone down for the final time for Gay Edgecombe.  19-12-1934 ~ 23.5.2024 In her 90^th Year.

Gay, Mum, Yana passed after a long Dementia battle that spread over 20 years.

Loved wife of the late Colin Edgecombe, Mother of Kim, Deena, & Nigel.

Loved Sister of Derek Sisson and Dale Burne, and the late Rex Sisson and Bruce Sisson.

Gay has had any encores over the years, but her final one will be on Wednesday 29^th May 24, 2024, at 11am, at the Fountain Theatre, 2 Ward Street, Dannevirke.

Refreshments will be served for all who attended after Gay’s service at the Dannevirke RSA.

16 March 1932 – 13 April 2024

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a short illness.

Devoted wife of the late Wally Taylor (dcd)

Dearly loved Mother of Garth (dcd), Claire, Rob, John, Peter and Annette.

Loved Mother-in-law of Guy (dcd), Anna, Na and Mike.

Treasured Sister and Sister-in-law of Bill (dcd) and Anne Ingram, Robyn Ingram, Les and Val Ingram, Jack (dcd) and Dawn Ingram, Syd Ingram (dcd), and Barbara Goldstone.

Adored Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

A service to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held at the Anglican Church, 174 High Street Dannevirke on Wednesday 17 April 2024 at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made online to the Alzheimers New Zealand Foundation – https://alzheimers.org.nz/get-involved/

Messages to Pauline’s family can be sent to C/O PO Box 1014 Palmerston North.

PTE WRIGHT 678835 – Compulsory Military Training 3 March 1942 – 21 December 2023 Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, Aged 81 years. Loved Husband of Jocelyn for 60 years. Loved Father and Father-in-law of Gerald and Steph, Beth and David. Loved Neil to Jessica, Chris, Scott, Sam and Grace. Loved by all his Great Grandchildren. In accordance with Neil’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A graveside service to inter Neil’s ashes will be held at the Pongaroa Cemetery on Saturday 27 January 2024 at 2pm. Messages to Neil’s family can be sent to PO Box 1014 Palmerston North.

-Jenny –

22 December 1948 – 4 December 2023

Passed away peacefully at Rahiri Care Home Dannevirke, Aged 74 Years.

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

Messages to Jenny’s family can be sent to C/O POBox 1014, Palmerston North.

21 June 1973 – 17 November 2023

Passed away tragically, Aged 50 years.

Loved Son of Paul and Myrie.

Loved Brother of Tania and Kerry and Father of Justiss and Tayla.

A service to celebrate Tejay’s life will be held at “The Hub” entrance off Allardice Street, Dannevirke on Friday 24 November 2023 at 11am.

A huge thank you to the Dannevirke Police, Dannevirke Fire Brigade and Land Search and Rescue, the care and effort shown has been greatly appreciated.

Messages to Tejay’s family can be sent to C/ PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

-Kura-

4 July 1935 – 8 November 2023

Kurairirangi will lay at her home for two days when she will be taken to Makirikiri Marae on Sunday 12 November at 10am, Kura’s Funeral Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9/11 Cole Street Dannevirke on Monday 13 November 2023 at 10am, Followed by interment at the Paraneha Hoori Urupa, Weber Road, Kaitoki, Where she will lay with her beloved husband.

Messages to the Pearse Family can be sent to C/O POBox 1014, Palmerston North.

Beloved wife and soul mate of Barry (deceased). Treasured Mother and Mother-in- law of Biggles (deceased) and Leanne, Kelsey and Geoff and Raewyn. Adored Mema of Britt, Connor and Tilly. Mema, thank you for being the best Wife, Mother and Grandmother, we are so proud of you, you were a true battler and deserve to finally RIP with Dad and Biggles. Love you x In accordance with the family’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to Heather’s family can be sent to C/O PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

Passed away suddenly at his home last week, Aged 66 years.

Beloved Father, Father-in-law, and Grandad.

Remembered fondly by all his family and friends.

In accordance with Peter’s wishes a private cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be arranged by his family.

Messages to Peter’s family can be sent to PO Box 1014 Palmerston North or emailed to elisha@kellyfuneralhome.co.nz

20/5/1943 – 30/8/2023

Of Dannevirke, passed away peacefully at Eileen Mary Aged Care on Wednesday 30 August 2023, aged 80 years.

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

Passed away peacefully at the Dannevirke Community Hospital on Sunday 6 August 2023, surrounded by her family, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex. Much loved mother of Susan and James. Loved mother-in-law of Conrad and Robyn. Loved Nana of Jennifer. A service for Grace will be held at Kelly Funeral Home, 9 Gordon Street, Dannevirke on Thursday 10 August 2023 at 1.30pm. The family would like to thank all the staff at Dannevirke Community Hospital for their loving care of Grace in her final days. Messages can be sent to the Baker family, PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

12.09.1951 – 16.07.2023 Passed away peacefully at Eileen Mary Aged Care, Dannevirke, on Sunday 16 July 2023. Aged 71 years. A graveside service will be held for Bruce at the Mangatera Cemetery, Dannevirke, on Friday 21 July 2023 at 2.00pm, for all who wish to attend. Messages to Bruce’s family C/ – PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

(Flash, JWJ). Of Dannevirke, formerly of Hopelands and Woodville. Ex Dannevirke Evening News. Passed away on 2 March 2023 at Eileen Mary Rest Home aged 85 years. Loved eldest son of the late William (Bill) and Pauline Jamieson (Woodville). Loved brother of Peter (Wanganui) and Jill (Waipawa) and the late Noel and Paul. Uncle to all his Nephews and Nieces. Best friend of Karen, Scoob, Braden and Sophie. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, 7 March 2023 at 1:30pm at the Mangatera Lawn Cemetery, Dannevirke. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Dannevirke St. John Ambulance Shuttle. Messages to John’s family and friends can be sent to PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

Passed away peacefully at Eileen Mary Aged Care on Sunday 22 January 2023. Aged 95 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late George. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bert and Maureen, Margaret and Darcy, David and Sheryl, Robbie, John and Wendy, Ian and Sue, Boo and Shannon.

Loving Grandmother of 22, Great Grandmother of 30, and Great Great Grandmother of 7.

Gertie’s family wish to thank the loving carers and nursing staff at Eileen Mary for their wonderful care of Gertie.

A service for Gertie will be held at the Anglican Church, 174 High Street, Dannevirke on Thursday 26 January 2023 at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at Mangatera RSA Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Dannevirke.

Messages to the Gertie’s family can be sent to C/- PO Box 1014 Palmerston North.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to The Dannevirke Health Shuttle via their bank account 03 0614 0640416 00 with Reference Gertie Phillips.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Len’s home, 130 number 3 Line Pohangina Valley on Saturday 17 December 2022 at 11.00am.
A good hard-working man who will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.
“Ride Free”

15/10/1962 – 15/12/2022

Passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family and carers at her side.  Soulmate of Trevor. Treasured mum of Michael and Katie.  Adore Nana of little Mack.  Loved daughter of Mack and Gael and loved sister of David, Stephen and Jane.  Much loved by all.  Helen will be at Kelly Funeral Home, 9 Gordon Street, Dannevirke on Wednesday 21 December 2022 between 9-11am for friends to spend time with her. A service for Helen will be held at The Knox Church, Dannevirke on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 1 pm.  Messages can be sent to the Pinfold family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

09.10.1978 – 23.11.2022 44 years old. Beloved wife of Kelvan. Most loved mother of Jonty, Vaden and Abby. Dearly beloved daughter of Margaret Douglas and daughter of Gary Gilmore. Dearly beloved niece of Patrick, and Graeme and Cheara Douglas (both deceased). Special in- law of Margaret and Leigh, Barbara and the late John Taylor, Ivan and Judy Lean and Jenny Lean. Thank you to the Cancer Ward staff of Palmerston North Hospital and also the caregivers from Lavender Blue for the loving care given to Sally. A service to celebrate Sally’s life will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 36 Allardice Street, Dannevirke on Saturday, 26 November 2022 at 11.30 am. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Cancer Society Manawatu Centre, PO Box 5170, Palmerston North 4441 would be appreciated and can also be left at the service. Messages can be sent to the Lean family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

16.8.1947 – 23.9.2022

Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday 23^rd September 2022.

Treasured wife of the late Trevor,

Adored Mother and Nana,

And loved by all her family.

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

Margaret’s family wish to thank everyone who cared for Margaret and sent their love during this difficult time.

Messages to Margaret’s family can be sent to PO Box 1014 Palmerston North.

Passed away peacefully at home on 2^nd September 2022 Aged 83 years.

Beloved husband and soulmate of Anne.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Pauline and Wallie (dec), Robyn, Les and Val, Jack (dec) and Dawn, Sydney (dec), Barbara and Tom (dec).

Brother-in-law of Bruce and Val, Betty and Peter (both dec) and Jill. Loved by his nieces and nephews and special godfather of Jacqui.

A service to celebrate Bill’s life to be held at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, High Street Dannevirke on Monday 12^th September at 11am, followed by interment in the RSA section of the Mangatera Cemetery, Dannevirke.

Bill will be at Kelly Funeral Home, 9 Gordon Street on Thursday 8 September 2022 between 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm for friends and family that wish to come and say their farewells.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Arohanui Hospice Palmerston North would be appreciated.

Messages to Bill’s family can be sent to PO Box 1014 Palmerston North.

CREMINS, Mark Timothy. Recently passed away at his home in Dannevirke aged 60 years. Loved son of John and Nesta. Brother of Neil, Terry, John and Catherine. Father of Joseph and Grandad to all his grandchildren. Treasured friend to many in his community. In accordance with Mark’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages for the Cremins family can be sent to PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

GUEST, Sylvia Florence

Passed away at Eileen Mary, Dannevirke on Friday 12^th August, 2022 surrounded by family.  Aged 92 years. Adored by her late husband Len. Much loved Mum and Mum-in-law to Tony, Elaine and Mike.  Loved Nan and Nan-in-law to Sarina and Ken, Janelle and David, Paul and Nicola.  Special Nanny G. to her Great Grandchildren Jacob, Leo, Leon, Fletcher, Riley, Cambelle, Zaela, Tyler, Illiane and Nyiah.

Mum you will be sadly missed.

A private family service has been held in accordance with Sylvia’s wishes.

Dyer, Peter

Passed away peacefully at the Eileen Mary rest home on Saturday 27 August 2022. Dearly loved by Anne, and his extended family.

At 92 Peter was the husband to the late Ann and then the late Ruth and had 11 children, 24 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

He was the eldest sibling of 10 children, 6 which have survived him.

Peter will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all.

The family would like to thank the staff and doctors at Eileen Mary for the care Peter received in the last 3 years, particularly in the last few months since he suffered a stroke.

There will be a private cremation with a Memorial service held for Family in October.

Peter’s last words to his visitor on Friday was “I have outlived my use by date!” he died as he had lived with humour and humility, gone from here but never forgotten,

Rest in Peace our lovely.

Tiller, Kerry Maria

Kerry passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Wednesday 20 July, aged 48.

Dearly loved Mother of Natasha and Hayden, Lily and Koro, Edie, and George; Partner of Tony; Daughter of Peter (deceased) and Sue and Stephen; Sister of Cherie, Desiree, Ben and Kelsi; Nanny of Korbyn and Hendrix,Taytum and Ria; Aunty to Grace, Ruby, Lewis, Molly, Maddisyn, Alex, Flynn and Emmett.

Kerry will be at home to visitors each day by prior arrangement with the family.

Friends and family are invited to Kerry’s service on Wednesday 27 July 10am at The Hub, Allardice street Dannevirke, followed by burial at the Mangatera cemetery and then please join us for refreshments at the Merrylees Hotel.

Messages to the family c/- Lily Galloway, 16 Dublin Street, Dannevirke.

FRITH, Roger James:
13.12.1940 – 16.05.2022
Passed peacefully at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, on Monday, aged 81 years. Adored husband of Carol Frith. Beloved father of Lisa, Tracy, David and Diane. Treasured Stepfather of Wayne (dcd) and Kim. Loved Grandfather and Great-Grandfather of all his grandchildren. Following Roger’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Roger to the Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349, Palmerston North 4414. Messages to Roger’s family can be sent to c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4410.