The Timaru Herald Obituaries

ARMSTRONG, Helen: 1925 - 2014 Passed away 5 years ago today. You are always tucked safely in my heart. Miss you so dearly Mum. - Your loving daughter, Lynne

COTTERELL, Elizabeth Marjorie (Betty): On August 19, 2019, peacefully and surrounded by her loving family, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Anthony (Tony) for nearly 68 years, and dearly loved and special mother and mother-in-law of Maureen and Mark...

RACKSTRAW, Norman Leslie: On August 17, 2019, at Timaru Hospital, after a long illness, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Audrey, loved father and father-in-law of Stephen, Tony, Tracey Donovan and Rock, and loved grandfather of Ben Donovan. A very special thanks to Dr Ronald...

SHEWAN, Graham Benjamin: Passed away on August 19, 2019, at South Canterbury Hospice, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Marlene. Loved father and father-in-law of Warren and Gwyn, Timpany (Tim) and Sue, and Joanna (Jo) and Len. Loved Grandad of Kate and Matt, Christina and...

WILSON, Olive Isabel: Peacefully at Lister Home, on August 16, 2019. Loved wife of the late Ivan. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony, Barry, Neville (deceased), Warren and Robyn, Wayne, Lindsay and Liz, and Brenton and Kim. Loved nana and great-nana to all her...

IRELAND, Dorothy Joan (Joan): In loving memory of Joan, who died peacefully on August 16, 2019. Loved wife of the late Lisle, sister of Phyllis and John. Loved Mum of Phillip and Martin, step mum of Guy, Christine and Terry, and mum in law to Linda, Diana, Lois and Lindsay....

BROADHEAD, James Arthur (Jim): Passed peacefully at Highfield Lifecare on Sunday, August 11, 2019, aged 81 years. Dearly loved son of the late Winifred and Roy Broadhead (UK), cousins and friends in Yorkshire and France. A special friend to Paul Robinson, Neil and Sue Dickson...

CASWELL, Verna May: Lynette, Lionel, Barry, and our families, sincerely thank everyone who attended Verna's funeral service, for the donations towards the Cancer Society, also the messages of sympathy, support, cards, flowers, food, love and kind words. Our heartfelt gratitude...

DANIEL, Catherine Helen (Hacquoil): 09.10.1935 - 14.07.2019 Neville, Kerry and Glenys, Vic and Steve, together with their families wish to express heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours who have supported them in various ways following the recent loss of...

FITZGERALD, Pauline Marina: Passed away at Strathallan Life Care, Timaru, on August 10, 2019, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of John of 60 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerry and Mark Miron, Simon and Lynnley, and Darran and Heather. Cherished...

MARKHAM, Michael Brian (Mick): Peacefully after a short illness, at Sacred Heart Hospice, Sydney, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, aged 69 years. Beloved husband and cherished friend of Bev. Loving eldest son of Pat and Rita Markham (deceased). Much loved brother and...

PRENDERGAST, Alison Eleanor (née Mould): Greatly loved wife of the late Neil Joseph Prendergast. Beloved stepmother to Kay Foot, Kevin and Brian Prendergast. Loving Grandmother of Rachel, Hayden, Nathan, Kelly, Guy, Sophie, and Elina, and Great-Grandmother to eight. Funeral...

STOCKDILL, Samuel Murray Jack (Murray): Peacefully at Strathallan Life Care on August 12, 2019, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Brenda for 65 years. Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Peter and Lineni (Perth), Linda and Les McCracken (Ashburton), and Barbara...

FITZGERALD, David Charles (Dave): Suddenly on August 7, 2019, aged 58. Dearly loved husband of Debbie, loved and adored dad of Anna and partner Anthony, and Cameron and partner Alana. Dearly loved son of the late Charles and Joy, dearly loved youngest brother of Joan and...

WRIGHT, Ngaire Joyce (Joy) (nee Kennard): Joy passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019, at Christchurch Hospital, in her 91st year. Forever loved wife of the late Ken. Devoted and loyal Mum to Warren, Karen and Jalene. Loved mother-in-law of Kerry, Graham and Tony. The "best"...

ANDERSON, Gilda Mollie: Suddenly, but peacefully, at Timaru Hospital on August 12, 2019, aged 88 years. Loved mother of Mitford and partner Tracey, and Elise. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Nancy and Frank. Loved grandmother to all her grandchildren. A private cremation...

CHAMBERLAIN, Una Marion: Howard and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love and support after Una's passing. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Her memory is now my keepsake with which I'll never part, God has her in his keeping, I have her in my...

COLLINS, Barbara Gladys: Passed away August 3, 2019. Dearly loved daughter of the late Clarry and Nora Stringer, adored and cherished wife of Patrick Joseph Collins (Pat). Sister of the late Peter Stringer, and Anne Stringer (Tapanui), and Valerie and Watson Williams (Timaru)....

DIX, Patricia Anne (Pat): Ted and family wish to sincerely thank everyone for their messages of support and sympathy following the loss of a loved wife, mum, gran and great-gran. With many addresses unknown, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

MAHONEY, Reta Isobel: 28.7.1919 - 10.8.2002 Mum you are always in our hearts, minds and thoughts. Until we meet again in time. God Bless - Lorraine, Richard and family