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Loading...ALLEN, Jocelyn:
Passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 30, 2026, aged 85. Loved wife of the late Stewart. Mother of Jan, Rosanne, Fiona, Vicki, and families. Loved daughter of the late William and Margaret Chapman; Castlerock/Lumsden. Sister of the late Bill, Patricia, Johnny, Maree and Joy. Sister-in-law of Isabell, Rosalie, the late Dorothy and partners. Loved Aunty and Grandma to many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12.30pm, at Barge Park, Maunu, Whangarei. Messages and queries to [email protected]. nz
A Graceful Undertaking. 09 9889502.
COPELAND, Lorraine Elizabeth (nee Gray):
Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on the 2nd October 2026, aged 85 years. Loved and adored wife of the late Kevin Copeland. Amazing Mum and mother-in-law to the late Sarah and Pete, Richard and Kirstie, Janet and Scott. Cherished Nana to Abbey, Harry, Tim, Bella, Kate, Lauren, Henry, Grace, and Max. A service to celebrate the very full life of Lorraine will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk & Doon Street’s, Invercargill on Wednesday 7th October at 11.00am A special thanks to the team at Southland Hospital for their support and care of Mum. Messages to 20 Retreat Road, Invercargill 9872 or to Lorraine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link is available.
DODD, Janice Evelyn (nee Cameron):
02.11.1948 – 01.10.2026
Janice passed away at home in Te Anau, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle. Loving wife of Mike for the last 59 years. Adored mum and mother-in-law of John and Pim, Kim, Tracey and Tony. Special grandma of Oscar, Angus, Kaitlyn, Georgia, Danni, and Hayley. Cherished great-grandmother of Finn, Monty, Indi, Isaac, Miya, and Theo-James Loving sister to Judy and her late brothers. As per Janice’s wishes, a private celebration has been held. Messages may be sent to 26 Howden Street, Te Anau, or may be left on Janice’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
HALFORD, Pamela Ruby Anne (Pam):
Passed away on 2nd October 2026 at Southland Hospice at the age of 87.Loving wife of the Late TrevorAmazing Mother and MIL to Geoff, Cliff, Sandy and Shane and the late VictorAdored Nana to Candina & Ryan, Alana & Redd, Sasha and Trent Doting GG to Jake, Logan, Tilly, Molly, Benji, Gus and baby North.Special thank you to Fiordland Medical Centre, St John’s, Kew Hospital and Southland Hospice.As per Pam’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
HARRIS, Shirley Ellen Merrion (nee Bird):
Passed away at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, on Friday, 2nd October, aged 93. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Arthur*Much-loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of John and Anneke, Elizabeth, Paul and Pam, Mark and Gayna. Loved and special Nana of Ella, Georgia and Richard. Adored Great-Nana of Isabella and Lillian. Shirley enjoyed a wide circle of friends and extended family. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the St Stephen Anglican Church, 60 Park Street, Ashburton, on Friday, 9th October, commencing at 1 pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Harris Scientific Reserve would be appreciated, and may be left at the service. Messages to Harris Family, 5 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton, 7700.*Denotes Deceased.
McDONALD, William:
Peacefully, at Arvida Queenstown Country Club, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Elaine, much loved father and father-in-law of the late Susan, Hamish and Jos, Heather and Lance and Grant and Sonia. Cherished grandfather of Lewis, Henry, Ana, Erin, Skylar and Ruby. Great-grandfather of Willa, Ella, Buckley and Bobby. Much loved son, brother, uncle and friend. A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at Cargo Collective, Arthurs Point Road (behind Gantleys) on Friday, October 9, at 2.00pm. Messages to Unit 14, 420 Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway, Queenstown 9304.
QUERTIER, Alfred James:
9 December 1937 – 2 October 2026
Passed away peacefully with his loving children by his side. Dearly loved son of the *Alfred and *Eileen. Loved brother of *Ngaire, *Ross, and Averil and ex-husband of Jenny Much loved and treasured father of Carol, Warren, Cindy and Jason and father-in-law of Carol and Louise..
A cherished and fun- loving Grandad to Josh, Reilly, Orsen, Cameron, Isabella and Harrison and much loved Great-Grandad to Sophia and Lucy. A kind, generous and thoughtful man who always put others before himself. A devoted father who will be deeply missed, he loved his family dearly and took great pride in his children and grandchildren. A private memorial will be held at a later date. ( denotes deceased).
Messages to: 133 Broughton Street, Gore 9710
Cindy: [email protected] /Jason: [email protected]
Or can be left on Alfred’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
STOTT, Colin:
Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice on Friday, October 2, 2026, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved father and father-in-law of Sonia and Adrian, Karen and Jason, and Nic and Bob, and much loved Grandad of Max, and Lucy. Loved brother of Janice, and Wendy. The family would like to thank the Haematology Unit and Nurse Maude Hospice for the care given to Colin. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Colin Stott, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz/hospice-palliative-care-service. A service to celebrate Colin's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Thursday, October 8, at 2.00pm.