Deaths

Press, 26 December 1984, Page 25

Deaths

BICKERSTAFFE, Annis Harriet, of 8A The Anchorage, Walkawa Bay. Picton - On December 25, 1984. at Picton, beloved wife of the late John Threlfall Blckerstaffe. and loved mother and mother-in-law of Doreen and George Taylor (Picton), Lydia and Malcolm Williams, and grandmother to Lynette and Rachel: aged 85 years. The Funeral service will be held in our chapel, 103 Collingwood Street, Nelson, on Friday, December 28, 1984, commencing at 11 a.m, and thence to the Marsden Valley Lawn Cemetery. Shone and Shirley, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z., Nelson.

CHISHOLM, John Douglas, of 3 Glen Road, Kelburn - On December 23,1984, at Wellington Hospital, dearly loved husband and friend of Vivien, dearly loved son of Eileen and Douglas (Christchurch), dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Allan and Anne, Philippa, and Richard and Helen, and loved uncle of Hugo. Alix, and Tom. Service at Old St Paul’s Church, Mulgrave Street, Wellington, on Friday, December 28. at 11 a.m., and thereafter private cremation. Flowers respectfully declined, but instead, friends may care to make a donation to the Mary Potter Hospice, Private Bag, Wellington. Lychgate Funeral Services, F.D.A.N.Z. CHISHOLM, John Douglas, of 3 Glen Road, Kelburn, Wellington — On December 23, 1984, at Wellington Hospital, dearly loved husband of Vivien, loved and respected son-in-law of Frances and Russell Thomas, and loved brother-in-law of Sarah and Warren Harris, and Paddy, Christopher, and Anthony Thomas. Flowers respectfully declined, but postal donations may be made to Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington. DOUGLAS, Archibald Murdoch, M. Ch.B„ of Walanakarua — On December 24, 1984, at Dunedin Hospital, dearly loved husband of Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Margaret Ann and John Fulton, Alison and the late Brian, Malcolm and Jo, James and Robyn, and Rob and Sue, and a loved grandfather; In his 79th year. A service will be held In the Dunedin Hospital Chapel, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 1 p.m. Messages to 43 Telgnmouth Street, Green Island, Dunedin. Hope and Sons, Ltd. EDMONDS, George Maxwell, of 45 Rowan. Avenue - On December 23, 1984, at Christchurch, dearly loved husband of Bronwyn, and beloved brother of Arthur, Philip, Ben, Paul, Peter, Jim, Theresa, and the late Gertrude, and Rachel. (Late 2nd N. 18th Batt., Reg. No. 2773.) A patient sufferer, at rest. The Funeral service will be held In the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 2.15 p.m. J. Lamb, Trotter and Son, Ltd. FERGUSSON, Ray McCraalh — On December 23, 1984, at Tlmaru, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Hazel and Bob Divers (Christchurch), Roy and Doris Fergusson (Walmate), and the late Mabel, Athol, Hughle, Stanley, and Maurice. His Funeral service will be held In St Stephen’s Church, Fairlie, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m., thereafter to the Falrlle Cemetery. Betts Funeral Services, F.D.A.N.Z.

FOWLER, Mary Gray (late of Kalapol) — On December 24, 1984, at Christchurch, loved wife of the late Hector Fowler, loved mother of Norma Clephane, and the late Hector and Murray, loved mother-in-law of lan, Isobel, and Alma, and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Private Funeral. Gulliver and Tyler, Ltd, Kalapol, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.)

FREITAS, Dorothy Ada — On December 25, 1984, at her residence, much loved wife of the late Frank Freitas, loved mother and mother-in-law of Pat and the late Noel Stearne, Bill and Bev, Dorothy and George Ryan, Gael and Don Barton, Pam Finch and Mark and June, and loved nana of all her grandchildren; In her 74th year. Messages to 107 Weld Street, Hokitika. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church, Hokitika, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 11 a.m., thereafter Interment at the Hokitika Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary, This Day (Wednesday), at 7.30 p.m. H. A. Thompson, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z.

McNEILL, John — On December 24, 1984, at his daughter’s residence, 66 West Belt, Ranglora, dearly loved husband of the late Agnes, loved father and father-in-law of Alex and Glenys (Christchurch), and Marlon and the late John Russell (Ranglora), and loved granddad of Christine, Andrew and Paul, and Grant and Maryann, and Craig; in his 82nd year. (Suddenly.) At rest with his Lord. Garden or cut flowers preferred. The Funeral service will be held In the Gospel Hall, High Street, Ranglora, on Friday, December 28, at 1.30 p.m., and thereafter at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Bromley, Christchurch, arriving at approximately 2.45 p.m. Gulliver and Tyler, Ltd, Ranglora, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.)

MORTON, Ethel Margaret — On December 25, 1984, at Talbot Hospital, Tlmaru. dearly loved wife of the late Tom, loved mother and mother-in-law of Eunice and Ray Wyatt (Christchurch), and Jim and Wendy (Tlmaru), and a loved nana of Maree and Barry Wyatt, Andrew, Dean and Deidre Morton; In her 81st year. Her Funeral service will be held in Betts Chapel, corner North and Butler Streets, Tlmaru, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m., thereafter to the Tlmaru Cemetery. Messages to 17 Arun Street, Tlmaru. Betts Funeral Services, F.D.A.N.Z.

MURFITT, ‘ Beatrice Reigh (Betty) — On December 23, 1984, at New Plymouth, dearly loved wife of Cliff, 29 Ballance Street, New Plymouth, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Helen (Stokes Valley), Garry and Jane (Makurl), Jan and Kevin Cornelleus (Tanglterorla, Northland), and Robert and Denfce (Christchurch), dearly loved Bea of her 12 grandchildren, and dearly loved sister of Peter and Jeannie Van Praagh (Waitara), and Patrine Brockmeger (Washington D.C., U.S.A.). Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Powderham Street, New Plymouth, on Friday, December 28, at 1.30 p.m., thence to the Te Henui Cemetery. R. C. Vospers and Sons, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z., New Plymouth. PEARCE, Robert Glenn — On December 23, 1984, at Burwood Hospital, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Moya and Les York (Christchurch), Colleen and Frank O'Gorman (Talta), and Lynne and Geoff Pound (Nelson). R.I.P. Messages to 19 . Bevington Street, Avonhead. Christchurch 4. A graveside service will be held at the Makara Cemetery Wellington, on Friday# December 28, at 11 a.m. John Rhind, Ltd. F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.)