Past Funeral Notices

CULVERWELL,

Leonard Charles (Len):

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 peacefully at Aberleigh Village, Blenheim.

Loved and adored husband of Heidi.

Loved Dad and friend of Alan (deceased) and Derryn, Ray and Frank, Derryn (Dino) and Kevin, Mark and Tania, Ian and Annie, Nichola, and Neill.

Adored Grandad to all his grand and ...

Passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Aged 100 years. Loved wife of the late Eric, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Kathleen, Paul and Anne. Loved Nana to Brent and Cassandra, Marie and Nathan, and Nana Marjory to her great grandchildren Georgia and Ollie, Ethan and Tommy. Special thanks to Cathy, Gay, Lynn and all of Marjory’s friends...

Fowler, Doreen: Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday April 18, 2024 at Bethsaida Retirement Village, Blenheim. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of Alistair (deceased), and mother of Neil (deceased), and Heather and Ian Cooper. A much loved grandma and great grandma. Messages may be sent to the Fowler Family at 53 Inkerman Street, Renwick 720...

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 17, 2024 with family nearby, after a long and courageous battle. Loved by his wife Jan (deceased) and his children Ken and Cindy, Cathy and Willie, Jane and Tom, Daniel and Sonja and Sonny and William Huia (both deceased). Loved by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Stua...

Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at home with family. Loved soulmate and wife of Nigel for 33 years. Adored Mum of the late Matthew, Lucy, Sam and Tim, and mother-in-law of Barry, Jahna, and Emma. Loved daughter of the late Robert and Audrey. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Valerie and Kevin, and David. Loved Nanny of Hayden,...

WILLS, Jason Robert

(Willzy) Tragically on 14th April 2024, aged 40. Loved partner of Sara. Dearly much loved son of Sandra McManaway and Robert Wills.  Much loved brother of Haylee Riccardo ( Ricky ) Special Grandson of Astrid and the late Rex McManaway. Funny uncle. Loved nephew of Maxine and Murray, Glenda and Bill, Bryan.

Good mate of...

Passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Hospice Marlborough after a long and courageous battle.

Loving soulmate and darling to Marilyn. Love dad and father-in-law to Tanya and Neal, Sally and Craig and Josh and Kristy. Adored grandad to Shaun, Julia, Rocky-Lee, Jesse, Billy, Jack, Jorja, Taylin and Makenzie. Poppa to Darcy, Luna, Ivy, Will...

Passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Doug, loved mother of Rose and Craig, David and Lynley, Brent and Colleen, the late Tony, Wayne, Kim and Rau. A loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thanks to Bethsaida staff. Messages may be sent to 68A Muller Road, Blenheim 7201. I...

Passed away at Wairau Hospital on Sunday March 31, 2024. Aged 88 years. Loved husband of the late Marjorie, loved stepfather of Marlene and Andrew, Norman, Lorraine and John. Loved son of the late Lynda and OJ McManaway. Thank you Colin for giving us Nana Lynda. Loved grandfather of Tracy and Matt, Andrea and Nathan, and very special great grandfather....

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough on Thursday March 21, 2024. Aged 65 years. Loving husband of Lynda, much loved father and father-in-law of James, Shane and Charli. Beloved grandad of Sterling and Freyja. Brother and brother-in-law of Warren and Caroline. Uncle of Lawrence. Many thanks to Annie Walker (Oncology) and the staff at Hospice fo...

Passed suddenly at home, on Saturday March 16. 2024. Aged 81 years. Loved wife of the late Arthur, adored Mum and mother-in-law of Nigel and Vicki, and Kevin. Much-loved Nana to Michaela and Liam. Messages may be sent to the Newton Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Marlborough Four Paws would be appreciated and m...

Passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 80 years. Loved husband of the late June, loved son of the late Fenwick and Ailsa, loving brother of Marlene, Lindsay, the late Paul, Trish, Royce and families. Close friend of Wendy. Special thanks to Wendy, Pip, Herb and Radar. Messages may be sent to the Brown Family, 50 Polkinghorne...

CHAPMAN, Esme Olive: Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and her dearest friend Diana, on Saturday March 2, 2024 at Bethsaida Retirement Village, Blenheim. Aged 73 years. Much-loved wife of Chappie (deceased), loved Mum and mother-in-law of Ritchie and Naryssa, Daniel (deceased), and Anita and Matt. Adored Nana to Cally and Caleb, Shaun and Aly...

RNZAF Flight Sergeant: Passed away peacefully with family nearby, on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at Waterlea Lifecare. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Ariel, loved father of Ricky (deceased), and Kelly. Stepfather of Sharlene, Ken, David, Susan and Colin. A loved grandfather. Messages may be sent to the Thompson Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240....

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 31, 2024 at Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village, Blenheim. In his 93rd year. Dearly loved son of William and Lilian Cox, loved brother and brother-in-law of Jocelyn and Alan (both deceased). Loved uncle of Diane, Christopher, Stephen, and Adrienne, and their families. Very special friend of Dot, John and Darre...

Passed unexpectedly at home. Aged 60 years. Loved by Noel & her six children, Lisa and Matt, John, Danielle, Shayna, Kayla, and Nile. Loved Nan to Meika, Kylah, Alyssa, Jack and Maddie. Beloved sister of Lee and Kaye. Eldest daughter to Alison and Lindell. In lieu of flowers a donation to the SPCA would be greatly appreciated – 03-0599-027845...

09.05.1931 – 20.01.2024, of Springlands Lifestyle Village, passed away peacefully in her 93rd year, with family at her side. Loved wife of the late Richard (Dick) for 68 years, and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Putu (Penrith, Australia), Denise (Gold Coast, Australia), Jan and Graeme Bishop (Adelaide, Australia), and proud grand...

Passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Maxwell Lifecare. Aged 73 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Cynthia and Wayne de Joux, Suzanne and Richard Barron and Anthony Keenan and Caroline Walsh. Cherished grandad of Harrison and Leana de Joux, Sophia, Ruby and Fern Keenan and Tāna Barron. Loved son of the late James and Lillian Keenan and brother ...

GILL, Margaret Teres (Maggie): Our darling Maggie left us on Monday the 1st day of January 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Tony, loved and cherished mother of Maria, Ellise and James, step-mother of Daniel, Patrick and Kieran adored grandmother of Michael, Raegan, Aysha and Caitlyn. She will...

On Tuesday December 12, 2023, passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 73 years. Loved wife of Geoff and sister of the late John Matthews (Perth), sister-in-law of Dave and Dianne. Mother of Glen, and Brad (UK), mother-in-law of Colette; grandmother of Georgia, Sam and Blake. Thank you to Hospice Marlborough staff for their care of Polly. In...

Passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 92 years. Loved father of Elise and the late Mitford, loved cousin of Ian and Jan, Pauline and Tim, and their families. Loved grandfather of his six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Special thanks to Ian, Jan and Pauline for their years of care. Messages may b...

MORRIS, Brian Stewart Bray: On Thursday November 16, 2023 in Nelson. Dearly loved husband of Cherie, loved father and father-in-law of Denice and Brian Healey, Brian, Lynne and Myles, Alastair (deceased) and Michelle. Loved granddad of his 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Morris Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim ...

On Thursday November 16, 2023, suddenly at Blenheim. Dearly loved husband of Linda, loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Nyle, Kelly and Su; loved grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved by his fur babies, Skyla and Marbles. Messages may be sent to 7A Grady Street, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201. A farewell service for Bruce will be held at Sowman’s Ma...

Passed away suddenly on Saturday November 11, 2023 at Wairau Hospital. In his 81st year. Cherished husband of Joan. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Tony and Kim, Lisa and Mark, Paul and Deborah. Beloved grandad and poppa of Callum, Jamie, Nina, Cara, Mia and Thomas. A service for Barry will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Par...

On Thursday November 10 2023, at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicola and David Farrant (Havelock), Jo-anne (Gold Coast), Jarrett and Barbara (deceased), Mandy and Aaron Coburn. Loved Nana of all her grand and great grandchildren. Messages to 138 Middle Renw...

Passed away at his home on Monday November 6, 2023. Aged 50 years. Loved son of the late Ian and Lorraine, loved brother of David and Cheryl. Loved by all his family. Messages may be sent to the Blomfield Family, 9 Tamihana Street, Otaki 5512. A service for Steven will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1...

Passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Thursday August 29, 2023. Aged 91 years. A memorial service in celebration of Jean’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 10.30am on Saturday November 11. Messages may be sent to the Wilson Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

Passed away suddenly on Saturday November 11, 2023 at Wairau Hospital. In his 81st year. Cherished husband of Joan. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Tony and Kim, Lisa and Mark, Paul and Deborah. Beloved grandad and poppa of Callum, Jamie, Nina, Cara, Mia and Thomas. A service for Barry will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Par...

Passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital, on Saturday October 21, 2023. Aged 81 years. Loved husband of Gwenda. Much-loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Andrea, Phil and Fiona and grandad of Natasha, Katarina and Tiffany; Grace, Jon and Mitch. A private cremation has been held and a celebration of Tony’s life will be held at the Mayfield Cha...

On Sunday October 15, 2023, at home. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband for 60 years of Judith, much loved Dad of Rob and Julie, Lynell and John King, Donald and Rachel, Kellie and Craig. Loved Grandad and Great Grandad Johny Boy of Stacey, Josh, Jayden and Sophie, Brooke and Scott, Ricky, Nikita, Kayden, Cooper, Jakobi, Shahn, Lance, Keira, Kassie, B...

On Monday October 9, 2023 peacefully at Hospice Marlborough surrounded by her family. In her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ted. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter, John and Dorcita, and Roseanne Armstrong. Much loved nana and great nana. Special thanks to Springlands Lifestyle Village staff and her lifelong friend Kathleen O’Leary. Mess...

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim, surrounded by family. Aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Lois. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Erica and Brian and Robyn and Eddie. Loved grandfather of his five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Ashwo...

GIFFORD, Adeline Ngaire (Ngaire): Passed away peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village, Blenheim on Tuesday September 26, 2023 after a short illness. Aged 96 years. Adored wife of the late Calvin Gifford, loved mother of Sue, Malcolm, Jill and Cheryl. Messages may be sent to 13 Ferry Road, Spring Creek 7202. A service to celebrate Ngaire’s life will ...