Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Tot Sutton
Date of Death: 20th January 2020
Date of Service: 25th January 2020
Passed away peacefully on 20th January 2020, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late George. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Morag, Don, Glenys and Harry, Jeff and Kim, and Judy and Gary. Loved Nana Tot to Joanne and Brenda, Rochelle, Sheresa and Nicholas, Ben, Luke and Georgia, Annaliese and Adam, and to her 7 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Tot's long life will ... Read more...
Kim Ruscoe
Date of Death: Saturday 18th January 202
Date of Service: Thursday 23rd January 2020
On Saturday 18th January, Kim lost her battle with cancer, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family. Much loved mum of Jamie and Peter, Christina and Cameron, and Michael; sister of Raewyn and Philip, loved partner of Bruce, and adored nana of Charlotte. A service for Kim will be held in Tuakau at Grahams Chapel on West Street, on Thursday 23rd of January, 2020, a... Read more...
Francis Reginald Hyland
Date of Death: 19th January 2020
HYLAND, Francis Reginald (Frank).
(late of Waiau Pa) OnSunday19th January 2020, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku, aged 77 years. Eldest son of Coral and Reginald, brother of Rodger, Reginald, Lorraine, Ronald and Paul.
At Franks request a private cremation will be held.
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Isabel Meekins
Date of Death: 16th January 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 23rd January at 1.00 pm
MEEKINS, Shirley Isabel (Bella). Passed away on 16th January 2020, at CHT Waiuku, surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of Brian (Lofty). Loved mother of Helen, Carol and Warwick. Loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at CHT Waiuku for their great care and attention. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinsons Society would be ap... Read more...
Rev Raymond Gordon Wicks
Date of Death: 15th January 2020
Date of Service: Tuesday 21st January at 2.00 pm
WICKS, Raymond Gordon (Ray) (Reverend). Peacefully in his sleep, at Franklin Village, on 15 January 2020 in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Kay. Loving Dad of Maurice and Uuree, Karen and Niels, Jeff and Susan, David and Sharon, Lesley and Darren, and the late Andrew. Loved Grandad ... Read more...
Thomas George McCann (George)
Date of Death: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Date of Service: Friday 24th of January at 3pm
Former Barber of Waiuku, passed away at home on Tuesday 14th January 2020. Much loved husband of Jackie, and father of Tracy. A service for George will be held at Grahams Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Friday 24th of January at 3pm. As this will be a cremation and scattering of ashes on his favourite beach, donations to the SPCA in lieu of flowers are greatly appreciated.&... Read more...
Kingsford David Thomson
Date of Death: 12th January 2020
Date of Service: Friday, 17th January 2020 at 1.30 pm
THOMSON, Kingsford David (King). Regtl.No.204509 Sgt K Force Passed away at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku on 12th January 2020, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Jocelyn. Loved father and father in law of Phillip, Colin and Joan, Michael and LeeAnn, Brian (deceased), Sharon and Andy, Dianna and Dave. Loved Grumps of many. A service to celebrate King's life will be ... Read more...
Glenys Webb
Date of Death: 8th January 2020
Date of Service: Monday 13th January 2020
On January 8th 2020, peacefully at Waikato Hospital. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Very special Mum and best friend of Greg, Russell and Brenda, Darryl and Linda, and the late Craig. At Glenys' request a private service will be held. Read more...
Lesley Foesy Crocombe
Date of Death: Sunday 5th January 2020
Date of Service: Saturday 11th January at 11am
Passed away on Sunday 5th January 2020, surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Len; mum of Daphne and the late Morris Priest, Bruce, Trevor, and the late Donald, Sharon and Rob Woodward; Nana of Kylie, Vance, Aimee, Joshua, Charelle, Samantha, Krystal and Luke; and GG to Finn and Otto. A service to farewell Lesley will be held at Grahams Chapel, West Street, Tuakau,... Read more...
Don Rae
Date of Death: 2nd January 2020
Date of Service: 7th January 2020
Died suddenly at home in Waiuku on 2 January 2020, aged 81 years. Most cherished and loved husband and soulmate of Nancy (nee Fafeita). Respected, loved and adored Dad and Don of Bryce and Fiona, Maryn and Phillip. Never to be forgotten, much loved Poppa of Kate and Josh, Joseph, Isaac and Samuel, and Finlay and Tommy. Fly free my darling. Wonderful memories. A service to celebrate Don's life ... Read more...
Thyrle Donnelly
Date of Death: 3rd January 2020
Date of Service: 9th January 2020
Born 29th April 1929, passed away on 3rd January 2020 in her 91st year. Much loved wife and soulmate of Mike. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie and Rod, Tony and Brigid, Mark, Graeme and Heather. Much loved nana of 8 grandchildren and much loved great-nana of 6 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations to Franklin Hospice would be appreciated. Thyrle's family would like to thank ... Read more...
Martin Bennenbroek
Date of Death: 4th January 2020
Date of Service: 9th January 2020
Passed away peacefully at home, aged 89 years, on 4th January 2020. Much loved husband of the late Dyanne. He will be sorely missed by his children; Maria, Teresa, Tony, Paul, Carol, and their partners, his 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and their families. Martin will be at his home in Pukekohe from 9:30am on Wednesday 8th January for anyone that would like to see him. For all other... Read more...
Susan Ledington
Date of Death: 26th December 2019
Date of Service: Saturday 4th January 2020 at 11.00 am
LEDINGTON, Susan (nee Hucker). Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on 26th December 2019. Dearly loved wife of Murray, cherished Mum of Kirstin and Aaron, Michelle and Roy, adored Nana of Maija, Casey, Ferryn and Bradyn. A special thank you to all the family and friends for their love and support. In memory of Sue donations for the Franklin Hospice Charitable Trust, PO B... Read more...
Sonya Ann Harper
Date of Death: Christmas Day 2019
Date of Service: Monday 30th December at 11:30am
Passed away at home on Christmas Day, 2019, aged 65 years, with her loved ones by her side. A service for Sonya will be held at the Lindsay family farm, 366 Urquhart Road, Karaka, on Monday 30th December at 11:30am. Donations to the Franklin Hospice in lieu of flowers are greatly appreciated: PO Box 118, Pukekohe, 2120. ... Read more...
Tom Kavanagh
Date of Death: 26th December 2019
Date of Service: Tuesday 31st December at 1.30 pm
KAVANAGH, Thomas Patrick Percival (Tom). Passed away peacefully in the early hours of the 26th December 2019, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, much loved Dad and Father-in-law of Lloyd and Silvana, Julie, John and Ness, Patrice and Michael, and cherished Granddad of Grace, Tom, Alex and Chris. In lieu of flowers donations for Camp Quality, may be left at the service. "There is ... Read more...
Heather Green
Date of Death: 12th December 2019
Date of Service: Thursday 19th December 2019 at 11.00 am
GREEN, Heather (nee McGavick). On December 12th 2019, at Franklin Village. In her 85th year. Loved wife of James (Jim) and mother of Adrian, Ashley and Leisa, Karen and Keith. Loved Nana of Lili, Hamish and Connor. Our sincere thanks go to all staff at Franklin Village for their love and attention to Heather over the years. A service of worship, praise and thanksgiving will ... Read more...
John Huthwaite Ronaldson
Date of Death: 15th December 2019
Date of Service: 19th December 2019
Passed away at home on Sunday 15th December 2019 aged 89 years. Dearly Loved husband of Elizabeth for 60 years. Much loved father of Charles and Jane, David and Raewyn, and Jane and Gary Cox. Dearly loved Grandpa of James and Chloe, Kate and Dan Whyte, Phil and Tash, and Tom and Sophie, and Great Grandpa of Harrison. A service to celebrate his life will held at St Andrews church, Q... Read more...
Dwayne Elliot Johnstone
Date of Death: 14th December 2019
Date of Service: Wednesday 18th December 2019
(Monkey - Fish) 8th February 1968 - 14yh December 2019. Dwayne passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. A service will be held at 11.00 am on Wednesday 18th December 2019 at Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club, Victoria Ave, Waiuku.
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Vincent Michael Nicholls
Date of Death: 15th December 2019
Date of Service: 20th December 2019
Peacefully on Sunday 15 December 2019, holding Frannys hand. Dearly loved husband of Fran, and Dad of Claudia and Darryl, Tim, Peter and Vicki, and Jeremy. Dida of Ellen, Adam, Todd, Brandon, Hamish and Annalise. Gone gardening. Proud 48 year Fireman of Pukekohe Fire Brigade. Vincent and the family have received extraordinary compassion, care and comfort from Possum Bourne Village, part... Read more...
Paul John Cockburn
Date of Death: 8th December 2019
Date of Service: 14th December
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Paul (aged 49 years) on Sunday 8th December 2019, at home in Pukekawa. Dearly loved and cherished son of Maxine and Bob, much loved and respected brother of Sandi, brother-in-law of Justin and uncle of Mitchell and Alex. You will be greatly missed and remembered forever. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at Grahams Funeral Ho... Read more...
Betty Marion Anderson
Date of Death: 9th December 2019
Date of Service: 16th December 2019
Betty Marion (nee Deeming). Passed away peacefully at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku on 9th December 2019, aged 89 years. Dearly loved partner of Ernie Armstrong, loved wife of the late Des Anderson, Bob Fogden, and Morice (Duke) Winsor. Treasured Mum of Marion and Ray (late) Stagg, Lee (late) and Cheryl Winsor, Glenn and Mandy (late) Winsor, Debbie and Robert Withers, and step... Read more...
Kerry Lionel Paget
Date of Death: 6th December 2019
Date of Service: Thursday 13th December 2019
Passed away peacefully on 6 December 2019, aged 70 years. Loved husband of the late Marion, and Pamela. Much loved Father of the late Jason, Angela and Scott. Grandfather of five. A heartfelt thanks to Franklin Village Rest home Pukekohe for the wonderful care and support given. A service will be held at Graham's Funeral Services, 31 West S... Read more...
Ross Gillard
Date of Death: 4th December 2019
Date of Service: 7th December 2019
Gillard Ross Arthur On December 4th 2019, at Pukekohe Hospital, aged 75. Loved husband of the late Beverley. Loved father of Suzanne and Sandra. Poppa of Troy, Quade and Reed; and Amber. An informal farewell will be held at the graveside, Heights Park Cemetery, Heights Rd, Paerata, on Saturday 7th December at 2.00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Franklin Hospice, P O Box 118, Pukekohe, would... Read more...
Shari Fietje (nee Walraven).
Date of Death: 3rd December 2019
Date of Service: Saturday 7th December 2019
Shari died suddenly on the 3rd of December 2019. Much loved wife of Jamie, and loved mother of Astin and Axell. Beloved daughter of Walter and Yvonne, and daughter in law of George and Karin; sister of Rachel, Nathan, Joel, Elise, Anna and John; sister in law of Reuben, Natasha and Lucretia. A service for Sh... Read more...
Harold James Donovan
Date of Death: 3rd December 2019
Date of Service: Friday 6th December at 11am
Passed away at home surrounded by the loving care of his family after a long battlewith cancer. Much loved husband of Eva, ol' man of Isobel and JD, Fred and Ama, and Tania and Mush, grandad of Nico, Armani,Ali,Tane and Kenny. A service for Harold will be held at the Kaiaua Bowling Club, on Friday 6th December at 11.00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Franklin Hosp... Read more...
