What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Wednesday 25th June

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday, a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to [email protected]

DAWSON, Stewart:
9.4.1929 – 21.6.2025
In accordance with his dreams and wishes, Stewart died peacefully at home in Colac Bay on Saturday 21 June 2025. Loved and cherished husband of Thelma Margaret Dawson*. Dad of Edwina (Christchurch), Reg and Dianne (Wyndham), Lindsay and Wendy (Kaiwera), Margaret and Michael (Otautau), Joe and Nancee (Riverton), Gerard and Sharilyn (Gummies Bush). A much loved Grandad and Pop of 16 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Loved and respected bush mate, Life member of NZ Axemen Association and Orepuki Bowls Club. A staunch and loyal supporter of Colac Bay its people and community. A service for Dad will be held in the Colac Bay Hall, Colac Bay on Thursday 26 June at 1.30pm. Private cremation will follow. Messages to 244 Waipango Emmerdale Road RD3 Riverton 9883. We would like to sincerely thank the team at Access Homecare – Coleen, Marley and Michelle. District nurse Kathryn and her team and Dr Bill Groves and his Medical Centre team at Riverton. To the Emergency Services of Police, Fire Brigade and Ambulance our sincere thanks and appreciation for all your professional care of Dad. Children you are invited to wear your sports tops representing your team in honour of Dad’s love of sport and sportsmanship.

GOODMAN, Mary Charlotte, (nee Gledhill):
Suddenly but peacefully on Friday 20th June 2025, in her 93rd Year. Beloved wife of the late John. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Stephen and Rachael, Cynthia and Chris Bell, Alison and Richard Graves. Loved Grandma of Vanessa, Rebecca and Boyd, Nicola and Mark. Loved Grandma Goodie of Emma, Mary-ann, Madeleine, Samuel, and Mackenzie. A loved sister-in-law and auntie.
“Together again with Dad”
A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in the St David’s on Regent Presbyterian Church, 60 Regent Street, Invercargill on Thursday 26th June 2025 at 1pm, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to “Goodman Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Mary’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/mary. If you are unable to attend the service, you will find a livestream on Mary’s tribute page.

MADDEN, Judith Ann:
Peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday 23rd June 2025 at Rowena Jackson. Aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Cliff Madden. Loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Gary and the late Somporn, Neil and Shellee, Darryl and Donna, Lisa and Alan Jones. Loved Grandmother of the late Joshua, Benjamin & Tessa, Chloe, Dylan and Amy, Angus, Jed, Hunter, Ciaran. Loved daughter of the late Thelma. Loved sister of Ngaire, Des and Olwyn. Special friend to Jayne. A loved Aunty, and friend to many. Donations to Alzheimers Invercargill would be gratefully accepted and can be left at the service. The family wish to thank the staff of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for the love and care they showed Judith. A service to celebrate Judith’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Methodist Church on Friday 27th June 2025 at 10am. Message’s for the Madden Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Judith’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/judith. If you are unable to attend the service, you will find a livestream on Judith’s tribute page.

THOMSON, Margaret Mae (nee Crane):
Passed away peacefully in the loving care at Hospice Southland on Thursday 19 June 2025 aged 88 years. Loved soulmate of the late Alan. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant, Sandra and Fraser McKenzie. A much loved Grandma and Great-Grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Ngarie Barugh. Dearly loved favourite aunt to all her nephews and nieces. Mum and Dad together again A service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held on Monday 30th June, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted for the Hospice Southland. Messages to 12 Birdsong Rise, Wanaka 9382, or to Margaret's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

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]