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Loading...DEVERY, Pauline Isobel (nee Templeton):
Passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Monday 24 August 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife and life partner of Arthur. Much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Trish and Ali King (Te Anau), Lorraine and John Garrett (Tuatapere), Anne-Maree and Riki Harris (Nelson), Wilson and Val (Wilden), and Alton and Isobel (Tuatapere). A loved and treasured Nan, Nana, Nana Farm and Nana Tui to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with Pauline’s wishes, a private service and cremation has been held, surrounded by family and daffodils. Messages to the Devery family, c/- 58 Clifden Highway, RD 1, Tuatapere 9691.
FENSOM, Arthur James (Jim):
After a courageous battle Jim passed away with Mary by his side, at Peacehaven Village, Invercargill on Tuesday 8th September 2026, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary and *Bonnie Fensom. Loved father and father in law of Colin and Jill O’Brien (Blenheim), Julie and Melvin Hall (Drummond), Loved Poppa of Caryssa & Cory, Braedon and Emma, Melissa and Kalib, Shannon and Angus. Loved Poppa Jim of Shelby and Elayna; Finn; Charlotte, Lucca and Nixon; Ruben and Brody. A special Friend to Jayne and *Mick, Abbey-May and Daisy Reynolds; Steven Race and Katie Race. Loved youngest Brother and brother-in-law of *Jeff and *Mike and Gay Gould. Loved Brother-in-law of Anne & Henry Siave (Christchurch), Claire and Martin Chamberlain (New Plymouth), Des and Lynda Ford (Invercargill), Jim and Jude Ford (Drummond), Joe and friend Christi (USA), Colleen Burdon (Gore). Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Monday 14th September 2026 at Southand Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, at 2pm. No flowers by request but donations can be made at the service to Hospice Southland. Messages to 75A Venus Street, Georgetown, Invercargill 9812. Digital messages can be left on Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. (*denotes deceased)
GRAHAM, Dorothy Melva:
20/01/1933 - 08/09/2026
Melva passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Beloved wife of the late John.Dearly loved sister of Alan, Lindsay, Rosalie, Alastair, and their families.A graveside service will be held at the Eastern Cemetery, Block 50on Friday 11th September commencing at 2 pm.Grateful thanks to all the staff at Rowena Jackson for Melva's care over the many years.Messages to Sheryl Corner, Flat 4, 483 Hereford St, Christchurch 8011, or can be left on Melva's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
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