ANNOUNCEMENTS Deaths

Press, 5 March 1979, Page 25

ANNOUNCEMENTS Deaths

DRAYTON, Ralph Emenorv— On .March 3, 1979. at The Princess Margaret Hospital, dearly loved brother-in-law of Stephen and Vy Elsom. and Darcas and the late Fred [Stoupe (Hastings).

FALVEY, Michael Joseph— Ou March 3. 1979. at Wairau 'Hospital. Blenheim, dearly loved husband of Dorothy Falvey. 25 Pitchell Street, Blenheim, and loved father of Mark (Blenheim), and Shane (Wellington); in his 76th year Requiescat in pace. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Catholic Church. .Maxwell Road, Bien heim, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 10.30 a.m., thereafter interment at the Fairhall Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at the Church. This Day (Monday), at 7 p.m. Geoffrey T. Sowman, Ltd. Blenheim.

GARRARD George Thomas, of 12 Gresham Terrace, New Brighton—On March 3, 1979, at Christchurch, very dearly loved and admired husband and friend of Jean, beloved father of Diana, Margaret Slandy and Susan, loved and respected father-in-law of Kim. Donald and Neil, and most precious poppa of Shelley. Nikki and Robert. A man of courage, at rest. No flowers. by request, but donations to Diabetic Society, P.O. Box 68, Christchurch. The Funeral service will commence at the Canterbury Crematorium, Linwood Avenue, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 1.30 p.m. G. Barrell and Sons, Ltd.

HENSON, Rachel Mcßride, of 40 Slater Street, Shirley—On March 3, 1979. at her residence, dearly loved wife of AH', and loved mother of Margaret, Susan (Mrs Jenkins), Heather (Mrs Walsh), Robin, Derrick and Elizabeth; aged 55 years. A patient sufferer, at rest. The Funeral service will commence at the Haretvood Crematorium. 507 Johns Road, Tomorrow (Tuesday). at 3 p.m. G. Barrell and Sons, Ltd.

HENSON, Rachel McßrideOn March 3, 1979, at her residence, 40 Slater Street, loved mother-in-law of Graeme and David and loved nana of Tracey and Katrina. Michelle and Richard.

HIGHET, Elizabeth PretoriaOn March 2, 1979, at The Princess Margaret Hospital, dearly loved mother and mother-in-layv of Juanita and Pat Burmester and Tony and Beth Le Cren, and loved nana and grandmother of her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; in her 79th year. At rest. No flowers, by request. The Funeral service will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. J. Lamb and Son, Ltd.

IRVING, Daisy Patience—On March 3 1979. at her residence, 52 Kauri Street, Timaru, dearly loved wife of the late Samuel Irving, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jean. Doris, Sam and Chrissie (Albury). and Estelle and Don Cormack, and loved grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grand-children. The Funeral service will be held in St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church. Wai-iti Road, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 2 p.m., thence to the Salisbury Park Crematorium. Flowers respectfully declined. Betts Funeral Service, Timaru.

McVEAN, John Brown (Jock) —On March 2. 1979. at Oamaru, dearly loved husband of Margaret, 487 Thames Highway, Oamaru, dearly loved father of Carron. Rosalie and Marion; aged 51 years. The Funeral will leave bur Chapel. 30 Thames Street. Oamaru. This Day. Monday, March 5, after a service commencing at 3 p.m., for the Oamaru Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flosvers. donations may be left at the Chapel for the Cancer Research Fund. Stringer Wilson and Perkins Ltd. Funeral Directors, Oamaru.

MANDER, Cyril Eric, of 39 Roker Street Christchurch— On March 3, 1979, at Greenlane Hospital, dearly loved brother of Dorothy, Barrie and the late Marjorie, brother-in-law of Margaret, uncle of John and Rachel, and nephew of Mrs C. Sercombe and Miss P. Hatterlev. With Christ, w’hich is far better. Flowers respectfully declined. The Funeral will leave our chapel, corner Durham Street and St Asaph Street, on Wednesday, after a service commencing at 1.15 p.m., for the Ruru Lawn Cemetery. G. Barrell and Sons, Ltd.

MERRITT, James Alexander, of Wiggins Street, SumnerOn March 3, 1979, at Christchurch, loved husband of the late Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Bill and Lorna (Pleasant Point), and loved granddad of Johnny, Ricky, Bobby and Patrea: in his 72nd year. R.I.P. (Late Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade). Messages to 92 Radley Street. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Dryden Street, Sumner, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 11 a.m., thence to the Ruru Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary at the Church Today (Monday), at 8.30 p.m. Lamb, A., and Hayward. Ltd.

MERRITT, James Alexander —On March 3, 1979, at Christchurch, loved brother of Ernie and the late Bill. R.I.P.

O'DONNELL, Mary, of 41 Claridges Road. Bishopdale— On March 2. 1979, at Christchurch, dearly loved wife of Ivan Francis O’Donnell (late Waltham Arms Tavern), and dearly loved mother of Nola (Mrs Mead. Okaramio). Bernadette (Mrs Senior, Christchurch). and the late Martin, and dearly loved grandma of Christopher. Kathryn and Anthony Mead and Ivan and Mary Senior; in her 66th year. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, corner North and Vagues Roads, Papanui, This Day (Monday), at 10 a.m.. interment therej after in the Waimairi Cemeitery. Lamb. A., and Hayward, Ltd.

SIMMS, George Emery— On March 1, 1979, at Christchurch. The Funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Sonnyside Hospital, This Day (Monday), at 1.30 p.m. John Rhind. Ltd.

SMITH, George Desmond— On March 3, 1979, at his residence, 128 Rolleston Street, Rakaia, dearly loved husband of Noreen, loved father of GaiL Robyn, and Aaron, and loved father-in-law of Jeff Limbrlck; aged 49 years. No flowers, by request, but donations may be made to the Cancer Society of N.Z., c/Box 373, Christchurch. A graveside service will be held at the Rakaia Cemetery, This Day (Monday), at 1.30 p.m. Baker Bros and O'Reilly. Ltd, Ashburton.

SMITH, George Desmond— On March 3, 1979, at Rakaia, loved son of Stewart and the late Elma, and loved brother of Vai Fletcher (Rotorua), June and Eric Gardiner (Rakaia), Lyndsay and Judith Smith (Rakaia I. and their families.

SMITH, George Desmond—On March 3, 1979, at Rakaia. loved son-in-law of Amy and Tom Gaylor, and brother-in-law of Murray and Alison Gaylor, Pauline and Gerald Smith, and families.