DEATHS

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 31983, 9 May 1969, Page 19

DEATHS

BENNETTS, Robin, of Coal Creek, Roxburgh—On May 8, 1969. at Dunedin, dearly loved husband, of Elisabeth Daisy (Bessie) Bennetts, loved father of Bess, Cath, Cliff and Keith, and loved brother of Ernest, Fred and the late John, loved cousin of Miss Ella Leece, and loved pop bf his grandchildren; in his 70th year. The Funeral service will commence in the Dunedin Crematorium Chapel, at 2.15 p.m.. Tomorrow (Saturday), May 10. Hope and Sons, Ltd. Dunedin.

CHARLES. Eva Gertruda—On May 8, 1969, at Ashburton, beloved wife of the late Joseph Charles, and loved mother of Gertrude (Mrs J. Murray, Ashburton), Joseph (Opononi), and the late Colin, and loved grannie of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; in her 87th year. Private interment at Gore. Baker Bros and O’Reilly, Ltd. Ashburton.

COMER, Louisa Mary—On May 7, 1969, at Christchurch, dearly loved wife of the late Donald Joseph Comer, and loved mother of Thelma; in her 90th year. The Funeral service will commence in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, This-Day (Friday), May 9, 1969, at 9.45 a.m. Lamb, A., and Hayward, Ltd.

FERGUSON, George Dick, of 11 Waller Terrace—On May 7, 1969, at Christchurch, loved husband of the late Sarah Ferguson, and loved father of Norman, Eileen, Rhena and Mabel, also loved grandpa of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; aged 93 years. Sprays only. Messages to 26 Norah Street. The Funeral service will be held at St David’s Presbyterian Church. Colombo Street. Sydenham, This Day (Friday), at 2.30 p.m., and thence to the Bromley Cemetery. John Rhind, Ltd.

FORD, Charles Henry (Sandy) (late of Ashley Hotel)—On May 9, 1969, at his residence. Waikuku Beach, dearly loved husband of Loui, and loved brother of Jim (Timaru), Nellie (Mrs Howey, Timaru), Tom (Tauranga), and the late Ruby; in his 66th year. A patient sufferer at rest. The Funeral will leave our Chapel, Albert Street, Rangiora, Tomorrow (Saturday), May 10, after a service commencing at 12.30 p.m., for the Rangiora Park Cemetery. Gulliver and Tyler, Ltd, Rangiora. GORDON, Mary Elizabeth—On May 7, 1969, at the Buller Hospital, Westport, dearly loved wife of the late George Gordon and loved mother of Jean (Mrs J. Palmer, Westport), Helen (Mrs H. Taylor, Blenheim), and the late De-Renzv (Belfast), and grandmother of Gordon and lan Taylor, and great-grand-mother of all her greatgrandchildren; aged 84 years. The Funeral will leave the Union Church, Westport, Tomorrow (Saturday), May 10, 1969, following a service at 11 a.m., for the Orowaiti Cemetery. Hagedorn’s Funeral Service.

HANDISIDES, Claude Henry—On May 8, 1969, at Christchurch, dearly loved husband of Nora, and loved father of Kevin, Barry. Paul, Graeme, Anthony, and Moira; aged 66 years. (Suddenly.)

HODGES. Alfred John—On May 7 1969, at 99 Woodham Road, husband of the late Florence Hodges, and loved father of Mary (Mrs M. Ingram, Christchurch), Leslie (Bomaderry, New South Wales), and the late Sylvia: in his 82nd year. The Funeral service will commence at the Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, This Day (Friday), May 9, 1969, at 2.30 p.m., thence to the Canterbury Crematorium, Linwood Avenue. Lamb, A., and Hayward, Ltd. LOCK, Jeannie—On May 8, 1969. at Christchurch, loved wife of the late W. T. P. Lock and loved mother of Edwin, Bertha (Mrs W. S. Woods, Christchurch), Mildred (Mrs W. J. Currie, Christchurch), and the late Wilfred Ronald; In her S4th year. (Late of Methven.) The Funeral will leave St John s Church, Methven, Tomorrow (Saturday), after a service commencing at 11 a.m., for the Methven Cemetery. Baker Bros and O'Reilly. Ltd, Ashburton. MATTHEWS, Reginald Silvester— On May 7, 1969, at his residence, 97 Strickland Street, loved eldest son of the late William and Margaret Matthews, and brother of Hilda (Mrs Harland), Frank. Audrey (Mrs Erikson), Valmai (Mrs Goss), Keith, David, and the late Ernest; aged 53 years. Messages to 15 Pembroke Street, Christchurch 6 The Funeral will leave the Chapel, corner Durham and St Asaph Streets, This Day (Friday), after a service commencing at 1.40 p.m. for the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel. Linwood Avenue. G. Barrell and Sons, Ltd.

MILNE, Helen Irene—On May 7, 1969, at her residence, 269 Edgeware Road, dearly beloved wife of Albert Milne, loved mother of Patricia, Baden and Tony, mother-in-law of Doug, and Annette, and loved grandmother of Karen, Diane and Geoffrey: aged 61 years. A patient sufferer at rest. No flowers, by request. The Funeral service will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, This Day (Friday). May 9, at 1.30 p.m. John Rhind, Ltd. PADGETT, Fanny (Tot) —On May 8, 1969, at her residence. 21 George Street. Geraldine, dearly loved wife of Cecil Padgett, and loved mother Ellen, Roma, Cicely, Basil, sons-ln-law, daughter-in-law, and a loving grandmother and great-grand-mother: in her 81st year. The Funeral will leave St Thomas’ Church, Woodbury, Tomorrow (Saturday), after a service commencing at 1.30 p.m., for the Woodbury Cemetery. Garden sprays only, please. R. W. Geddes, Geraldine.