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BARRETT, Brady John:
Passed away in the place he loved, at Taukihepa the mutton bird island, on Thursday, 17 April 2025, aged 49 years. Dearly loved by his mum, Katherine Rawiri (Nan), his children, siblings and whānau. A service to celebrate Brady’s life will be held at Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road on Thursday, 24th April at 2:30pm.

KELLY, Lorna Mae:
Lorna passed away peacefully at Vickery Court on 18 April, 2025, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Wallace. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Jenny, Christine and Doug Shaw, Lindsay, Graeme, and the late Diane. A very special Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service will be held in Windsor Community Church, Windsor Street, Invercargill on Thursday 24 April at 1:30pm, followed by private burial. Heartfelt thanks to Dawn Acker and the wonderful staff of Enliven Vickery Court for their kind compassion and care of Mum. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland kindly accepted and can be left at the service. Messages to 26 Hilary Street, Winton 9720, or to Lorna's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a stream of the service is available.

KNOWLER, Alison Anne (Née Gorton):
After a brave and long battle with cancer, we are sad to apprise you all that Alison has now passed peacefully, outside with her loving family by her side, in the care of Hospice Southland on Monday, 21st April 2025, aged 64 years. Loved mother of Danielle, cherished aunty of Stephanie. Loved daughter of the late Joan and John, loved sister of Christine*, John, and Wendy*. A loved and cherished friend of all her friends. A service to celebrate Alison’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Thursday, 24th April at 2:00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Alison’s page. Messages to Knowler Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
She was one hell of a fighter and one hell of a lady and will be missed by so many.

SPENCER, Daphne Mary:
Passed peacefully on Saturday April 19, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Deborah and Gary Gibson, Brendon and Anto, and Jason. Loving grandmother of Nathan, Janelle and Gus, Joel and Soph, and Caleb; and great-grandmother of Jordy. A service to celebrate Daphne's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 24 April at 2pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St John Ambulance Southalnd. Messages can be sent to 88 Exmouth Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Daphne's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a stream of the service will be available.

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to [email protected]

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