Deaths

Press, 30 July 1986, Page 75

Deaths

BARRON, Gwtrude Ethel — On July 29, 1986, at Christchurch Hospital, beloved wife of the late William Barron, and loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. Messages to Mrs W. Small, Glentul, R.D. Oxford. No flowers, please, but donations to the Nurse Maude District Nursing Association .■would be appreciated and may be made at the service. •The Funeral service for Gertrude will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Johns Road, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 130 p.m. Academy Funeral Services.

BEAUCHAMP, Dick — On July 27, 1986, at his home, beloved husband of Molly, father of Elizabeth, John, Chris, Maryrose, Penny, and the late Robin, father-in-law of Ben, Sue, Elizabeth, Kathy, Sandy, and Roger, and much loved “Gaffer” to all his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. (Peacefully.) He lived 89 full and wonderful years, and his spirit will remain with all those who knew him. Cut flowers only, please. The Funeral service will be held at the Sumner Union Church, comer Nayland and Hardwicke Streets, Sumner, This Day (Wednesday), at 2 p.m. Academy Funeral Services.

BLACKBURN, John James (late of 469 Marshland Road) — On July 28, 1986, at Christchurch, loved husband of the late Augusta, loved father and father-in-law of Doreen and the late Stanley Erickson, Peg and Keith Harris, loved granddad of Marylyn, and Bevan Tulett, John and Sheryl Erickson, Kevin and Margaret Harris, Margaret and Peter Flanagan and “Greaty” of Gregory, Nicola and Camille Tulett, Sarah, Sean and Rachel Erickson, Mathew, Timothy and Steven Hanis, Dale and Bryce Flanagan; in his 97th year. R.LP. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Family, Burwood Road Tomorrow (Thursday) at 10 a.m. and then to the Waimairi Cemetery. Rosary at the church Today (Wednesday), at 7 p.m. John Rhlnd Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.). BREACH, Catherine Annie, of 8 Mary McLean Place, Opawa — On July 28, 1986, at her home, dearly loved wife of the late Lawrence A. Breach, loved sister and sister-in-law of Max and Joan- Glenn (Wellington), and Syd and the late Mary Orchard, and a loved aunt of her nieces and nephews; in her 81st year. Cut flowers only, please. The Funeral service will be held in the Opawa Methodist Church, corner Aynsley Ter-' race and Opawa Road, on Friday, at 1 p.m., private cremation thereafter. Lamb and Hayward Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. EVANS, Raymond Thomas (of Fernside, Ranglora R.D. 1) — On July 29, 1986, at the Christchurch Hospital, dearly loved husband and friend of Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Marilyn and Robert, Grant, Murray and Karen, and loved granddad of Kimberley, David, Morgan and Tony. Floral tributes or donations to the Ranglora Nurse Maude District Nursing Association would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Funeral service for Ray will be held in St John’s Anglican Church, High Street, Ranglora, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m., Interment thereafter at the Ranglora Park Cemetery. Gulliver and Tyler, Ltd, Ranglora, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.). FOX; John Nixon (Jack) — On July 29, 1986, at Greymouth, dearly loved and cherished husband of Hilda, 15A Perotti Street, Greymouth; in his 88th year. Wonderful memories of a very special love. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of June and Alex Goodman (Christchurch), May and lan McPhail (Adelaide),, loved granddad of Sandra and Annette; Carol, David and Ruth, and a loved great-granddad. At rest. The Funeral service will be held at our Chapel, 134 Talnul Street, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 1130 a.m., thence interment at the Karoro Lawn Cemetery. Westland Funeral Services, Ltd, Greymouth.

GIBSON, David Jonaa, at Brisbane, Australia — On July 25, 1986, late of Cashmere.

HAGLUND, Robert David (Roy) — On July 27,1986, at Christchurch, husband of the late Elsie, loved father and father-in-law of Heaton and Beverley (Masterton), Ken and Frances (Auckland), and Neville and Debbie (Auckland), and a loved granddad of his eight grandchildren. No flowers by request, but as an alternative, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made at the service. Messages to 48 Pownal Street, Masterton, or to 18 Kendal Avenue, Christchurch. His Funeral service will be held in St Barnabas’ Anglican Church, Fendalton Road, Today (Wednesday), at 2 p.m., private cremation thereafter. J. Lamb, Trotter and Son, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z.

JESSON, Margaret (Lighty, neo Lightbody) — On July 28,1986, (peacefully), at Auckland Hospital, dearly loved wife of the late Percy Edward Jesson, loved mother and mother-in-law of lan and Carol (Rotorua), Katharine, and Christine and Jim, loved granny of Wayne and Philip, Stephen, Elizabeth and Michael, and Simon, Nicholas and Emily and loved youngest daughter of the late Robert and Annie Lightbody; aged 79 years. A service will be held at AU Saints’ Church, Ponsonby Road, Auckland, on Thursday, July 31, at 2 p.m., and a burial service on Friday, August 1, at St James’ Church, comer Harewood and Johns Roads, Christchurch. Communications to Christine Clark, 22 Dedwood Terrace, St Mary’s Bay, Auckland, phone Auckland 768-981.

JONES, Gertrude Katherine (Gert) — of Lyttelton, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, dearly loved wife of the late Dave, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Pat and Les, Burnard and Maureen, David and Helen, stepmother to Stella and special auntie of Rene, loved sister of Violet, Rose and the late Louisa, and loved nana of all her grand and great-grandchildren; in her 81st year. Messages to 25 Walkers Road, Lyttelton. The Funeral service for Gert will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, Christchurch, on Friday, August 1, at 11.15 a.m. Academy Funeral Services.

LEWIS, Ro&ort Honry Jtmo* (Bob), of 34 Cobden Street, Westport - On July 28, 1986, at his home, loved son of the late George and Mary, loved brother and brother-in-law of George, Anders and the late Ivy Clemens, loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and loved cousin of Kitty; aged 71 years. Suddenly. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to 8 Gothard Place, Westport The Funeral service will be held in our Chapel, 27 Cobden Street, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 11 ajn., thence private cremation. Hagedorns Funeral Services, FDJL.N.Z. (Inc.). McKENZIE, John, of Thames Street Oarnaru — On July 28, 1986, at Oarnaru, dearly loved son of the late John and Rita McKenzie (late of Palmerston), dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jean McKenzie and the late Les, Margaret and Allan Mllmlne and families, loved nephew of Kitty (Palmerston), loved cousin of Margaret Bobby, George and Nola Lake and families; aged 57 years. At rest Funeral at Palmerston, Today (Wednesday), at 2 p.m. Flowers respectrally declined. Messages to 12 Cross Street, Oarnaru. Stringer, Wilson and Perkins, Ltd, FJ9.AJJI.Z., Oarnaru.

PARKHURST, Dora — On July 28,1986, at Christchurch Hospital, dearly loved wife of the late Alf, cherished mother and mother-in-law of June and Graeme Harper, much loved nana of Brent and Nicola, and a loved sister of the late Geoff, and sister-in-law of Beryl Charman. A patient sufferer at rest. Messages to 14 Amst Place, Dallington. The Funeral service will be held in St Stephen’s Anglican Church, corner Emmett Street and Shirley Road, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 11 a.m., and then to the Ruru Lawn Cemetery. John Rhlnd, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.).

PANKHURST, Dora — On July 28, 1986, at Christchurch Hospital, dearly loved cousin of Ruth (Mrs Peery), loved aunt of Beverley and Joan (America), and much loved aunt of Yvonne and Gordon Gifford and Rebbecca (Australia).

PEARCE, Ronald Albert (Roly) — On July 28,1986, at Christchurch, loved son of the late Jack and Gladys Pearce, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Gwen and lan McKay, Dulcie and Keith Marson, Eric and Vera, and Audrey and the late Cliff Chittenden, a much loved uncle, and respected by his many friends; aged 53 years. No flowers, please. Messages to 24 Sissons Road, Christchurch 5. The Funeral service will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, 507 Johns Road, This Day (Wednesday), at 1.30 p.m. John Rhlnd, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.).

PLEASANCE, Clara — On July 27, 1986, at Christchurch, dearly loved wife of the late William Joseph Pleasance, loved mother and mother-in-law of Joyce and Jack Hewitt, and Clare and John Smith, loved nana of Vivien and John, Jennifer, Lynette, Paul and Debbie, and a loved great-grandmother. (Suddenly.) Cut flowers only, please. Messages to 30 Leaver Terrace, Christchurch 9. The Funeral service will be/held in our funeral horned 21 Birmingham Drive (off Wrights Road, Hilimorton), Today (Wednesday), at 11 a.m., private thereafter. G. Barrell and Sons, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.).

PLEASANCE, Clara — Loved nana of John, Vivien and Alan, and great-grandmother of William.

PRITCHETT, Kaihlaen Emily (previously of Christchurch) - On July 27, 1986, at Te Whenua Private Hospital, Levin, loved wife of the late John, mother, of Basil, mother-in-law of June (30 Kotare Street, Walkanae), and grandmother of Gerard (Auckland), Carolyn (Wellington), and Elizabeth (Auckland), and loved sister and sister-in-law of Alan and Olive (Christchurch); aged 88 years. Her Funeral service will be held at St Timothy’s Anglican Church, Kendal Avenue, Christchurch, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m, followed by private cremation. Collins, Opie, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. ROBSON, Alice — On July 28, 1986, at the home of her son, Dr K. Robson, Adelaide, South Australia, dearly loved wife of the late Cleve, and loved second daughter of James and Alice Horsfleld, and treasured sister of Eileen and the late Leslie Dixon; in her 80th year. Loved by all who knew her. Sleep dear one, the morning will soon be here. RODGER, John Douglas (Doug) — On July 28, 1986, at The Princess Margaret Hospital, dearly loved husband of Mamie, loved father of Margret, Jennifer and Alex, and a loved grandfather and great-grandfather; in his 76th year. Messages to 60 Longfellow Street, Christchurch, 2. The entire Funeral service will be held at our Ferrypark Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, (Today), Wednesday, at 3 p.m. J. Lamb Trotter and Son, F.D.AN.Z. (Inc.). SMITH, Mary Jana (late of Lyttelton) - On July 29,1986, at The Princess Margaret Hospital, dearly loved wife of the late John Charles Smith, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Betty and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother of Karen and Mervyn, Paul and Andrew, and Valerie (Dunedin); in her 91st year. Messages to 72 St John Street, Christchurch 6. The Funeral service will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 11.15 a.m. John Rhlnd, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.). STAITE, Stephen George — On July 29, 1986, at Christchurch Hospital, dearly loved husband of Betty, dearly loved father of Arnold and Alison (UJ3.A.), Lana and Harvey Lusby (Invercargill), Tessa, Celina and Andy Smerdon (Cairns), loved granddad of his grandchildren, and respected friend of Brent Fox; aged 59 years. His left arm is under my head, and His right arm embraces me. Song of Solomon, Chapter 2, Verse 6. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Nurse Maude a District Association at the service. Messages to 24 Sayers Crescent, Christchurch, 4. The Funeral service will be held in the Spreydon Baptist Church, Lyttelton Street, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m. and then at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Blair-Kelly Funeral Services, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.).