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Loading...JACK, Mary Frances (née Shepherd):
9.10.1938-24.08.2026
Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother of Paula & Mark Lipman, David & Sara Jack. Dearly loved Gran of Caleb, & Noah Lipman, Grace, Toby, & Eden Jack. Mary was the last of nine beloved Shepherd siblings and with her passing a generation comes to its close. Loved sister-in-law of Gordon's brothers and wives. Mary passed peacefully in her sleep with family by her side. Thank you to the wonderful staff of Rowena Jackson for their care of Mary over the past nine years. A service to celebrate Mary's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel on Friday 28th August at 1.00pm.
SMITH, John Charles:
In his 74th year. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, 25th August 2026. Beloved son of the late Charles and Edith Smith, brother and great mate of Hilary and John Hornbrook, Oliver and Georgia, Elliot and Cooper; Judy and Bill McKenzie, Rowan, Georgie and Angus, Rory and Leticia. A generous friend to many. A service for John will be held in the Gore RSA function lounge, Bowler Avenue Gore, on Monday 31st of August at 1pm. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to either Hilary at 151 Gladstone Road South, East Taieri, Mosgiel 9024 or Judy at 298 Donald Road, RD 5 Gore 9775.
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