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CARSON, Linda Diane:
It is with deep sadness that Linda passed peacefully after a long struggle at Hawthorndale Village, snuggly in her bed on Sunday 6 July 2025. Adored Mum and mum-in-law of Mel and Tom, Sheryl and Heath and the late Craig. Nana Winton of the late Bailey, Bradley, and Leah. In accordance with Linda's wishes, a private service will be held. An invitation to join with family to share memories is from 2.00pm at the Ascot Emberz Bar on Wednesday 9th July. Messages to 86 Prospect Terrace, Invercargill 9812 or on Linda's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
LOW, John Davidson (JD):
Passed away peacefully at Dunedin Hospital on Saturday 5th July, surrounded by love, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara. Loved dad of Matthew and Simon and father in law of their partners Melissa and Ang. Adored Grandy of Kobe, Nico, James, and Emily. Cherished brother and brother in law of Helen* and Peter*, Ross* and Ruth, Barbara and Gordon Smith, Jo and Max Harrison, Grant, John and Lanie Tull. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
“A Friend to Many”
In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Invercargill would be greatly appreciated and can be left at his service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Friday 11th July, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 284 McIvor Road, Invercargill 9876 or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where John’s livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased).
MALCOLM, Owen William:
15 April 1940 – 3 July 2025
Passed away with his red bands on, at his home in Browns, at the age of 85. Son of the late Duncan and Bessina Malcolm. Brother and brother-in-law of Ken* and Kath*, Allan*, Alison and Murray*, Trevor and Sandra. Loved Uncle of Wayne and Sharron, Douglas and Anne, Russell, Deborah and Alan, Kayleen and Regan and their families. A good friend of Charlie and Hazel. A graveside service will be held on Thursday 10th July, at the Winton Cemetery on Great North Road at 1:30 pm, followed by refreshments under the grandstand at the Winton Racecourse. Attendees are encouraged to wear gumboots.
A hard case, who got his way in the end. “I’m going out with my boots on”
Messages to the Malcolm family at 92 O’Shannessy Road, 1 R.D Winton.
MILLS, Mary Jane (Jane):
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the care of Parata Rest Home, aged 83 years, on Saturday July 5, 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerard, adored Mum of Bridget and Ross, Patrick and Gabrielle, Simon and Tiffany, cherished Gran of Anna, Rachel, Olivia; George, Matthew, Braydon, Tarryn; Riley, Tegan, Josh, and partners, Great Gran of Rhiannon, Amelie, Felix, Indi-Mae. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Paul* and Glenise Corcoran, Marg and John Walcott, sister-in-law of Kevin* and Shirley*, Mary* and Les* Stebbing, Anne* and Jack* Grose, George* and Merle, Imelda* and Ian Burns, Bill*, Robert and Christina*, John* and Bernice*, Margaret, Dave and Lyn. Loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews (*denotes deceased). Special thanks to Parata Staff for their love and support given to Jane and family. A Requiem Mass for Jane will be celebrated at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Wednesday, July 9 at 1.00 pm, followed by burial at the Gore Cemetery. A Rosary for Jane will be held on Tuesday July 8, at 7.00 pm in the Church. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5239531 Messages to 158 Kakapo Street, Gore, 9710.
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