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FINN, Barry Raymond:
Passed away peacefully at the Nelson Tasman Hospice on 1 June 2026.
Aged 79 years. Loved husband of Barbara.
Loved father and father-in-law of Mandy, Brendon and Gina, Hayley and Shaun Neely. Loved stepfather of Leanne and Michael and father-in-law of Chris Hay.
Loved grandad and great grandad.
Loved brother of Carol (deceased) and Murray.
As per Barry's wishes, a private cremation has been held.
Special thanks to Nelson Tasman Hospice for their special care.
Please no flowers. Donations to Nelson Tasman Hospice.
Messages to 7 Matai St, Stoke 7010.

HALLIDAY, Mervyn:
Peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of the late Jenny. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Murray Davidson, Grant and Sonja, and the late Ricki. Dearly loved Grampa of James and Rhiannon, Will; and Emma, and great-grampa of Teddy, and Isabella. Dearly loved brother of Beverly (dec), Lynette and Sandy, and Heather. A graveside service for Merv will be held on Friday, June 12, at the Edendale Cemetery at 2.00pm, and a memorial service will be held at the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau, on Saturday, June 13, at 2.00pm.

TAYLOR, Gwendoline Frances:
08/08/1946 – 04/06/2026
Peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Wally. Loved and cherished mother of Brent. Loved daughter of Tom* and Elizabeth* McGill. Sister and sister-in-law of May* and Jack* Bateman, Jimmy* McGill, Judith* Henderson, Margaret and Errol* Dawson, Dorothy and Bruce* Stirling, and Geoff and Diane McGill. A loved aunty Gwen to all of her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home, for their care of Gwen and continuing support to Brent. A service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 10th June at 10:00am. To view the service via livestream please visit the Avenal Park website and click the link on Gwen’s obituary page. Messages C/- Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home, 25 Ruru Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.

Christine WATERS Obituary

WATERS, Christine:
On June 3, 2026, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 79 years, almost made it to her 80th birthday party. Much loved by her family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Dunedin Hospital's ICU for their excellent care of Chris. A service to celebrate Chris' life will be held in the Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell, at 1.30pm, on Friday, June 12 (her birthday), followed by burial at Cromwell Cemetery. No flowers please. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.nz Messages to Chris Waters Family, PO Box 31, Alexandra 9340.

WILSON, Stewart James:
On 27th May 2026 aged 77 years old, after a courageous battle passed away at Robina Hospital, Gold Coast, formerly of Invercargill. Dearly loved husband of Glenys Wilson (need Te Koeti) for 54 years, much loved Dad of Sonya and Jamie, Loved grandad of Tyler Wilmshurst and loved by many. Messages to 5/15 Bridgeman Drive, Reedy Creek, Queensland 4227.