Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Walter Redvers Booth
Date of Death: 11th November 2019
Date of Service: Thursday 14th November at 11.30 am
Born 21 April 1942. Passed away peacefully on 11 November 2019. Dearly loved husband of Helen, loved father of Sonya and Peter, Roderick (deceased), Rochelle and Aaron, Roger and Natalia, and Jonathan and Kate. Beloved Grandad of Duncan and Briony; Nathan, Riley, and Isaac; Elmira, Bernice,and Erica. He will be sadly missed by us all. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John's... Read more...
Heather Winifrede Twining
Date of Death: 7th November 2019
Date of Service: Tuesday 12th November 2019 at 11am
Passed away peacefully at Grace Joel Retirement Home, St Heliers, aged 70 years. Much loved daughter of the late Audrey and Ian; sister of Murray and Robyn, and Gail and Russell; aunty of Glen, Paula, Shawn, Lauren, William and Andrew; and great aunt of six. A life lived to the full! She will be greatly missed. A service for Heather will be held at Grahams ... Read more...
Taane Jerry
Date of Death: 1st November 2019
Date of Service: Monday 4th November 2019
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday 1st November 2019 at Middlemore Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen, cherished Dad of Taane Jnr, Helen Jnr, Roseabelle, Yvette and Joe, adored Koro and Korokoro of his mokapuna and great mokapuna. A service for Taane was held on Monday 4th November at Nga Hau E Wha Marae, followed by burial at ... Read more...
Barbara Bulte
Date of Death: 3rd November 2019
Date of Service: 6th November 2019
Barbara got her wish and passed away peacefully on a beautiful Sunday morning, November 3rd 2019. In her 99th year, she re-joined her late husband Rene. She was a loving mother and mother-in-law to Joan and Barry Kelly; Judith and Grant Knuckey and Geoff and Yvonne; and a Nana and Great Nana to Lisa, Andrew, Jared, Blair, Stefani, Sabine and Isla. Barbara’s funeral will be held at 1pm on Wed... Read more...
John Allen
Date of Death: 2nd November 2019
Date of Service: 7th November 2019
25.01.1952 - 02.11.2019 Passed away suddenly at home. Soulmate to Lois. Much loved Dad to Dave and Craig. Loved father-in-law, and Opa to five wonderful grandchildren. Brother to Susan, Peter, Karoline and Paul. Sadly missed by the Franklin community. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation or St John Ambulance would be appreciated. A service to celebrate John's life will... Read more...
Shirley Laurine Blake
Date of Death: 30th October 2019
Date of Service: Tuesday 5th November at 1.00 pm
BLAKE, Shirley Laurine (nee Smith). On 30th October 2019 passed peacefully at Takanini Lodge. Adored wife to Maurice (Mossie), loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Helen, Elaine and Kevin, Jeff and Kristin, and Sandra and David. Cherished Nana of Michael, Tina, Leanne, Steve Jnr, Aimee, Lauren, Nicole, Julia, Shannon and Danielle. Special Great Nana to 14 Great Grandchildren. Our speci... Read more...
John Joseph Meagher
Date of Death: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Date of Service: Friday 1st November 2019
87 years. Passed away peacefully on 28th October 2019. Beloved husband of Jill, father and father in law to Vicki and Sean, Erin and Neil. Loved Poppy of Justin, Sam, Sophie, Tyler, and Poppy old to Zac, James, and Archie. Appreciation is given to the staff at CHT Waiuku for the care of John. A Funeral service is to be held on Friday 1st November at 1pm at the Cosmopolitan... Read more...
Briar Joan Clarke
Date of Death: 29.10.2019
Date of Service: Friday 1st November at 11.00 am
Passed away surrounded by her loving family after a short illness, aged 67 years. Cherished wife of the late Pinky, loved mum of Amanda and Glen Hutchins, Michelle and Jared Slee, treasured Nana of Sienna, Amarli, Harrison and Hudson. In lieu of flowers donations to the Franklin Hospice Charitable Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The family would like to thank every... Read more...
Jean Ennion
Date of Death: 25th October 2019
Date of Service: Friday 1st November at 1.30 pm
Passed away peacefully at CHT Waiuku on Friday 25 October 2019, aged 92. Beloved wife of the late Ces and Des. Much loved mum of Christine, Dennis, Winifred, Peter, Elizabeth and their spouces; and beloved grandma and great grandma. A funeral service for Jean will be held at St Andrews Combined Churches Centre, 85 Queen Street, Waiuku, on Friday 1st November, at 1.30pm, followed by private c... Read more...
Bev Ryan
Date of Death: 29th October 2019
Date of Service: to be confirmed
Peacefully on 29th October 2019, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Laurie. Much loved mother of Glenys, Sharlene, Shayne, Janine, Jonny and the late Lynette. Respected mother-in-law of Peter, Willy, Miles, Lisa and Tracey. Loved Nana to Matthew, Jennifer and Kayleb, Louise and Alexis, Ben, Chris, Kerryn and Emelia, Alice and Chelsea, Paige and Aaron (USA). The family would like to express ... Read more...
Barbara Davis
Date of Death: 22nd October 2019
Date of Service: 26th October 2019
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 22nd October, Loved daughter of the late Bruce and Mary, Beloved mother of Martyn and Katrina, Ian and Elizabeth and Sonya. Cherished Nana of Dylan and Hunter. A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held at Grahams Funerals Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Saturday 26th October 2019 at 1pm Read more...
Audrey McManus
Date of Death: 17th October 2019
Date of Service: 24th October 2019
Unexpectedly on 17th October 2019. Loved and loving wife of the late Jack. Mother of Selwyn and Rosalind. Respected motherin-law of Robin Smith and close friend of Rosemary. Grandmother, great grandmother and matriach to their families. Her friendship, impact and advice will be missed by many. A celebration of Audrey's life will be held at Purewa All Saints Chapel, 100 St Johns... Read more...
Roger Stone
Date of Death: 17th October 2019
Date of Service: Tuesday 22nd October 2019 at 1.00 pm
Roger Raymond. Passed away peacefully on 17th October 2019, at home on the farm in Glen Murray, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. Aged 66. Dearly loved husband, friend and farming partner of Glenda. Very proud and special Dad of Leanne and Dean Barker, Tania Tocker, Brett and Ashley. Dearly loved Poppa of Charlotte and Chloe Barker; Cameron and Tamara, Ashton, ... Read more...
Jacqueline Denise Ripley
Date of Death: 8th October 2019
Date of Service: 16th October
Passed away on 8th October 2019.
Patricia Welch
Date of Death: 14th October 2019
Date of Service: 23rd October 2019
WELCH Patricia (nee Wilson) Passed away peacefully on 14th October 2019, at Pukekohe Hospital. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Ngaire and Peter, Deirdre and Nick. A very special Grandma to Monique, Michael, Renee, Nicolai, Laura and Sarah. Loving great grandma to Ruby, Zara, Ellie and Lukas. Special thanks to the s... Read more...
Glennys Arawa Marsh
Date of Death: 7th October 2019
Date of Service: Monday 14th October at 1.00 pm
MARSH, Glennys Arawa (Glen) (nee Sandman). Passed away peacefully at Halldene Hospital, Red Beach on the 7th October 2019. Aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Warwick and mother of our two sons, Cameron and Todd. Cameron and Todd along with their wives Sheree and Tracey, will miss Glen. Her four grandchildren Callum, Julia, Oscar and Harrison all loved their Nana who was so kind to them over... Read more...
Talbot Eugene Murray
Date of Death: 6th October 2019
Date of Service: Tuesday 15th October at 1.30 pm
Passed away peacefully and suddenly at home on Sunday 6th October 2019, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Trish, treasured son of the late Alice and Talbot Murray (Florida), much loved brother of Diane and Steve (late) Stephens, Pat and Cindy (all Florida) and loved by all his nieces and nephews. In memory of Talbot, donations to Onewhero Fire and Emergency NZ, would be appreciated and may ... Read more...
Merle Edwards
Date of Death: 5th October 2019
Date of Service: Wednesday, 9th October at 1.30 pm
EDWARDS, Dorothy Merle (nee Garland). Passed away after a short illness on Saturday 5th October 2019 at Middlemore Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John Edwards and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Kathy, Robyn and Larry, Dean (deceased), and Maree and Stewart. Adored grandmother to Jason and Rebecca, Stephen, Melissa and Austin, Matthew and Cour... Read more...
Claire Robinson
Date of Death: 29th September 2019
Date of Service: Thursday 3rd October at 11.00 am
ROBINSON, Marjorie Claire (Claire). Passed away peacefully at CHT Waiuku on Sunday 29 September 2019, aged 91. Cherished wife of the Late Alan (Shorty Robinson); Most wonderful mum of Colin and Jill (Glenbrook); Linda and Roger (Perth); Lloyd and Glenda (Pukekohe); Pat (West Auckland); Rex and Li Haui (New Lynn) and loved by all her grand and great gr... Read more...
Gary Frederick Welch
Date of Death: 28th September 2019
Date of Service: 7th October 2019
Passed away peacefully at Middlemore Hospital after a short illness on the 28th September 2019, aged 79 years. Treasured partner and Husband of Shirley for 40 years, dearly loved father of Shane, Janice McGlade and Gavin, step-father of Shane Hills and Sandra Senton and their families, poppa of 15 and great-poppa of 7. "It broke my heart to l... Read more...
Donald Thomas Brakenridge
Date of Death: 23/09/2019
Date of Service: 27/09/2019
On September 23 aged 92 surrounded by his treasured family; his wife Barbara of 67 years, his children Wendy, Brian and John and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes the family have had a private cremation. His extended family and all friends are invited to join at a celebration of his life to be held at the Pukekohe Golf Club on Friday, September 27th at ... Read more...
Janet Claire Marshall
Date of Death: 23/09/2019
Date of Service: 19/10/2019
Passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer at Mercy Hospice on 23rd September 2019 aged 59. Much loved daughter of Gwyn and the late Tony. Beloved sister of Keith (Deceased) and Marion O'Neil. Loved Aunty Claire of Ross and Debbie. In accordance with Claire's wishes a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Claire's life will be held at The Music Auditorium (Block B), Facult... Read more...
Margaret Jean Cunningham
Date of Death: 23/09/2019
Date of Service: 30/09/2019
Dearly loved wife of Andrew, much loved mum/mother-in law of Jude, Rod & Karen, treasured Grannie of Ashleigh, Chad, Emma, Robbie & Jessie. You brought so much joy to our lives & touched our souls. Forever in our hearts. See you each night the moon rises. A service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held at Grahams Funerals Chapel, 31 West Street, Pukekohe on Monday 30th Septembe... Read more...
Noeleen Rose Mayall
Date of Death: 24th September 2019
Date of Service: 28th September 2019
Passed away peacefully on 24th September 2019, aged 78 years. Dearly loved Mum of Donna, Kelvin, Tony and Wendy. Much loved Nana of Izaak, Melanie, TeHira, Lukas and Isabella. A service for Noeleen will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Saturday 28th September, at 1:00pm, followed by private cremation. Read more...
Bayna Bell
Date of Death: 17th September 2019
Date of Service: 23rd September 2019
Passed away on 17th September 2019, at Franklin Village. aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Doug Bell. Loved mother of Yvonne and Kevin. Loved nana of Andrew, Joanne, Kylie, Karee and Bronwyn, and great-nana to her 10 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Franklin Village for all their love and care. A service to celebrate Bayna's life will be held at Grahams Chapel, 31 West Street, Pukek... Read more...
