Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Jeannette Ann Childs (Jenny) (nee Carpenter)
Date of Death: 19th September 2021
Passed away suddenly on the 19th September 2021 aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Stan. Cherished mum of Stan and Paula, Jane and Selwyn, Ricky and Pania, Tom and Toni. Special Nana Jen to her eleven grandchildren. Much loved sister and friend. Forever in our hearts. Communications to the family at PO Box 725, Pukekohe. Read more...
Edwin Harold (Eddie) Fox
Date of Death: 15th September 2021
Date of Service: Service date to be confirmed
Born July 16, 1927. Passed away on September 15, 2021 at Possum Bourne Village, ourmost beloved Dad, Father in law, Popa and great Popa, aged 94 years has gone home to bewith his heavenly Father and to be reunited with his wife Joyce, the love of his life. Father and Father in law to Chris and Cath, Graeme and Glenyce and Michele. Popa to Toni and Paul, Jared and Nicole, Sarah and G... Read more...
Kenneth Frederick (Ken) George
Date of Death: 11th September 2021
Date of Service: Memorial service date to be confirmed
Born April 28, 1937. Passed away on September 11, 2021 after a courageous battle. Loving husband of June of 62 years. Cherished father and father in law of Neil, Kerrie and Iva. Treasured Poppa of Georgia, Tauhe and Livy. Ken touched the hearts of many people who crossed his path. He was a true gentleman who loved helping others. He fought hard to stay with us and we will miss him dearly... Read more...
Laurie Thomas (Scottie) Dell
Date of Death: 30th August 2021
Date of Service: Private family service
Peacefully on Monday, the 30th of August 2021. Loving husband of the late Mary Dell. Much loved father and father in law of Margot and Steve; Philippa and Gary; Vanessa and Louis. Treasured Poppa and GPop to Renee, Matt, Shaun, Sophie, Aubree and Bentley. A private family farewell has been held. Read more...
Glenda Joan (nee Wigmore) Barnett
Date of Death: 8th September 2021
Date of Service: Memorial service date to be confirmed
Passed away on September 8, 2021 at Auckland Hospital, aged 66 years with her daughters by her side. Much loved mother of Megan, Melissa, Amanda and Jenna. Loved Gran of 14 grandchildren and great Gran of 3. Special thanks to Auckland Hospital for their care and compassion during covid level 4 lockdown. Private cremation. A memorial service will be held when restriction levels allow ... Read more...
William Thomas (Bill) Colgan
Date of Death: 10th September 2021
Date of Service: Memorial service date to be confirmed
Born 3 February 1935. Passed away on Friday, 10 September, in his 86th year, peacefully at home on the farm he loved. Cherished husband for 59 years of Mary (nee O'Hanlon), adored Dad and Pop Bill of Kathy and Gary Dender, Matthew, James and Eilis; Vicki and Stuart Ewing, Liam and Callum; Mary Jane and Mervyn Harvey, Jarrod, Thomas and Emma. Many treasured memories. Until we meet ag... Read more...
Freda Grace Strachan (nee Duff)
Date of Death: 24th August 2021
Date of Service: Service details to be advised
On Tuesday 24th August 2021 the angels took our precious wife and mumma. Aged 85 years. Adored and loved wife of Don, dearest mummy and mum in law of Sandra, Rhonda, Craigy, Marky, Bob and Claudia. Loved Nana of Jared, Dylan, Craig, Laina and Cale. Great Nana of four. Peacefully Sleeping. A celebration of Freda's life to be advised by the family. Messages to: D Strachan, c/- Graham... Read more...
Allan Wilson Stichbury
Date of Death: 30th August 2021
Date of Service: Memorial service date to be confirmed
Passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne Retirement Village, Pukekohe on 30th August 2021 aged 90. Dearly loved husband of the late Dawn (passed away 3months ago). Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Brian and Jean, Peter and Hayley, and Pauline and Kevin Drew. Cherished Grandad of 12 Grandchildren and adored Great Grandad of 15. Allan was a strong courageous and inspirationalma... Read more...
John Ashby
Date of Death: 31st August 2021
Date of Service: Family gathering at a later date
Passed away on 31 August 2021 aged 91. Dearly loved husband of Philomena (Phil). Much loved father and fatherin-law of Brigid and Kelvin, Pat and Fiona and the late Graham Ashby. Loved Grandad of Jamie, Daniel, Caitlin and Ben. Due to current restrictions, John will be farewelled by his family in a private gathering when permitted. Read more...
Jacqueline Ann Abernethy (Jackie)
Date of Death: 27th August 2021
Date of Service: Memorial service date to be confirmed
14/11/1941 - 27/08/2021. Jackie passed away peacefully at home with family, aged 79 years. Much loved wife of the late Michael. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law to Shane and Dale, Stephen, Joseph and Anna, Darren and Tracey, David, Michael and Michelle. Adored Nana to 10 Grandchildren and Gt Nana to 19, with 20 and 21 on the way. A full life lived, gone but never forgotten. A celebration of... Read more...
Robert Allan Leslie (Allan)
Date of Death: 26th August 2021
Date of Service: Memorial Service to be confirmed
On 26th August 2021, Naval Service Number 10037, aged 95 years. Peacefully after a long life, well lived and well loved. Dearly loved Husband of the late Dot. Much loved Dad of Fay, Carolyn and Pat and respected Father-in-law of Rob. Very special Poppa Allan of all his grandchildren, great grand children and great,great grand children. Rest easy Dad, ... Read more...
Francis James (Jim) Garaway
Date of Death: 25th August 2021
Date of Service: Memorial service date to be confirmed
Passed away at Middlemore Hospital Wednesday 25th August aged 75 years. Much loved Husband and best friend of Carole for 47 years. Loved Father of Dean, Diane, Ellen and Paul Youseman and Grandad Jim to Hayley. Our thanks to Gastroenterology and Renal teams at Middlemore Hospital and Toto Ora Clinic at Mangere Dialysis Center. Private Burial to take place and a Memorial service when ... Read more...
Rosemary Vera Hyland
Date of Death: 21st August 2021
Date of Service: TBC
Passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne Hospital, 21-8-21 aged 86. Dearly loved wife of 66 years to Jack. Loved Mum of Russell and Debbie, Karen and the late Nigel, Rod and Fiona. Treasured Nan of 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A life well lived, devoted to her family. Thanks to Possum Bourne staff. Memorial service to follow when permitted. Read more...
John Edward Cossey
Date of Death: 20th August 2021
Date of Service: TBC
Aged 73 years passed peacefully at home on the 20th of August 2021. Much loved husband of Lois, Celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. Father and Father in law of Michael and Raewyn, Janis and Dave, Helen and Justin. Much loved Poppa to Xavier and Mikayla and special grandfather to Kelly, Ryan, Emily and our late Scott. Words are few, thoughts are deep. Memo... Read more...
Helen Fay Kavanagh
Date of Death: 18th August 2021
Date of Service: Service details to be advised
Peacefully passed away in the late evening of 18th August 2021, aged 85 years, at Eden Aged Care and Village with family by her side. She is now reunited with her beloved Tom. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas (Tom), much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lloyd and Silvana, Julie, John and Ness, Patrice and Michael, and cherished grandma of Grace, Tom, Alex and Chris. Sist... Read more...
Owen St. Omer Knapman
Date of Death: 19th August 2021
Date of Service: Memorial service to follow
Passed away peacefully on 19th August 2021, aged 92. Loving husband of the late Marion. Much loved father and father-in-law of Laurel and Jim, Craig and Denise, Kirk and Eliza. Special Grandad of David, Andrea and Sven, Stewart and Greta, Kate and Luke, Connor, Lochey and Karlee. Grandad the Great of Eli and April. A great family man and friend, a hard worker and mentor to many, Owen... Read more...
Elizabeth Anne (Liz) Hansford
Date of Death: 6th August 2021
Date of Service: SERVICE POSTPONED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
Liz passed away at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Waiuku on Friday 6th August. Much loved sister of Eric and Sue. Her Memorial Service has been postponed due to level 4 lockdown as of 17/08/2021. Updates will follow regarding the date of her service. Read more...
Tom Bingham
Date of Death: 10th August 2021
Date of Service: SERVICE CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
Thomas Frederick Bingham. Aged 27. Passed away unexpectedly on August 10th 2021. Son of Kerry and Lindy. Brother to Charlotte and Logan, Trudy and Jacob, Claire and Adrian. All our hearts are broken. **SERVICE CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN***
Marie Jean Ranford
Date of Death: 7th August 2021
Date of Service: 14th August 2021 at 11am
In memory of Marie Jean Ranford. Born Christchurch Aug 10, 1931. Daughter of the late Daisy and Neil McKay, sibling of the late John and Mervyn McKay. Passed away 7th August 2021 after a life of service to her Lord. Loving wife of the late Lloyd Ranford, mother to Craig and Jan, grandmother of James Ranford and David Totton. Marie's funeral will be held Saturday 14th August, 11am at ... Read more...
Julia Margaret Edith Smith
Date of Death: 03 August 2021
Date of Service: 07 August 2021
Passed away peacefully on the third of August, aged 81, after a long illness. Now at peace with the lord. Dearly Loved wife of Arkley, for 61 wonderful years. Loving Mother of Richard and Judith, Stuart and Julie, Pauline and Robert, Lynda and the late Tony. Cherished Grandmother of nine and Great Grandmother of sixteen. A service to Celebrate Julia’s life will be held at Franklin B... Read more...
Kenneth Gratton Habershon
Date of Death: 31st July 2021
Date of Service: Private family service
Born 22 March1932. Son of the late Louisa and Eric. Faithful, unconditional husband of Janice Habershon nee Abraham, and dearest, wonderful father of Vicki, Cindy, Peter, Sue, Deb, Lary, and Malinda. Grandad of 24, and Great Grandad of 28. He was honest, patient, hardworking, and never did for himself. He died eight hours after his 67th wedding anniversary. A private family servicewi... Read more...
Colin Mercer
Date of Death: 29th July 2021
Date of Service: Monday 2nd August at 11am
Passed away 29 July 2021 aged 80 years. Dearly loved father, father in law and Poppy to Caron, Graham, and Mikayla; the late Sarah, Graeme, Deb, Kate, and Sam. We will miss the hot tips on a Saturday, and the weekly jelly. A service to farewell Col will be held on Monday 2nd August, at 11am, at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, 78 Nelson Street, Pukekohe, in the Bowling end of the club... Read more...
June Florence Stopher
Date of Death: 27th July 2021
Date of Service: Tuesday 3rd August at 11am
Passed away peacefully at home on 27th July aged 90, surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Leo; Mother of Dianne, Jeff, Allan and Kevin. Loved Nana June to six and Great Nana of five. A service to celebrate June's lifewill be held on Tuesday 3rd August at 11am at Graham's Chapel, West Street in Tuakau. In lieu of flowers a donation to Franklin Hospice would be much appre... Read more...
Richard Edward Alan Worth
Date of Death: 27th July 2021
14 February1922 - 27 July 2021 aged 99 years and 5 months. Ex RNZAF NZ42348 Last surviving son of the late Ernest and Evelyn Worth and brother of the late Robert, Fred and Douglas. Beloved husband of the late Patricia and a loving and kind father and father-in-law to Derek and Gail; Sally and John; Richard and Janie; David and Janne. Grandad to Joanne and the late Toni, Amy, and Beck... Read more...
James Noel Flintoff (Jim)
Date of Death: 27th July 2021
Date of Service: Monday 2nd August at 1pm
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday 27th July 2021 aged 72 years. Beautiful loving husband and best friend of Teresa. Much loved dad and father in-law of Don and Leanne and Kelly and Shay-Lee. Poppa to Jaedyn, Kyla, Dante, Bodene and Tia. Adored Great Poppa Jim of Lucas, Riley and Hunter. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at St Andrews Church, ... Read more...
