Deaths

Press, 28 December 1987, Page 25

Deaths

KELLER, Leah, of Rangiora — On December 25, 1987, at her home (peacefully), dearly loved wife of the late Edwin Keller, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ed and Joan, and loved grandmother of Nell and Karen, Sue and Edward, and Barry and Nicola; in her 88th year. Messages to 71 John Street, Rangiora. In lieu of flowers donations to the Rangiora Nursing Assocatlon, c/- 10 Park Street, Rangiora, or made the service, would be appreciated. The entire Funeral service will be held in St John’s Anglican Church, High Street, Rangiora, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 11 a.m. Gulliver and Tyler, Ltd, Rangiora, F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.).

KELMAN, Gordon Davidson Beattie — On December 25, 1987, at his home, Seadown No. 3 R.D. Timaru, dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen, loved father and father-in-law of Margaret and Ross Paterson (Seadown), Pat and Donald Cartwright (Levels),' Jackaleen and Rod McDonald (Marton), Denise and Fred White (Seadown), and a loved granddad of his grandchildren and great-grand-children. Garden flowers or donations to the Cancer Society may be left at the service. His Funeral service will be held In Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth Street, Timaru, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 10.30 a.m., thereafter to the Timaru Cemetery. Betts Funeral Services, F.D.A.N.Z., Timaru.

KERR, Maurice Desmond — On December 25, 1987 (suddenly), at his home 174 Musselburgh Rise, Dunedin, dearly loved husband of Joyce, loved father and father-in-law of Colleen and Max South, Kevin and Robyn, Desmond, Brian and Gillian, Eileen and James O’Connell, Wendy, Paul and Leigh, Rosemary and John Wooding, Adrianne and Graham Watkins, Christopher, Angela and Michael, and the late Christine, and loved grandfather of all his grandchildren. A truly wonderful man at rest. Requiem Mass will be celebrated In St Patrick’s Basilica, Macandrew Road, Dunedin, Tomorrow (Tuesday), December 29, at 2 i.m., the Funeral leaving after ;he Mass for the Green Park Cemetery. Hugh Gourley Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z.

KNIGHT, Neville Ernest (Ned) — On December 27, 1987, at Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth (after a short illness), beloved husband of the late Edith Knight, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Trevor and Maureen (Christchurch), Beryl and lan Sulzberger (Bell Block), and Valma and Sidney Hirst (Inglewood), and loved granddad of Linda, Penny, Melanie, Tony, Paul, Stephen, and Gregory; aged 72 years. Messages to 6D Penrod Drive, Bell Block. Service at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Vivian Street, New Plymouth, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 1 p.m.. thence to the Taranaki Crematorium. R. C. Vosper and Sons, Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z., New Plymouth.

MAPLE, John Warnlord — On December 27, 1987, at The Princess Margaret Hospital, dearly loved husband of Kathleen, loved father and father-in-law of Ellen and Jeff, Brian and Shona, Julia and Tony, Yvonne and Terry, and Nova and Vic, and a loved and respected grandfather of all his grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. No flowers, by request, but If desired a donation may be made to the National Heart Foundation, P.O. Box 696, Christchurch. Messages to 118 Huntsbury Avenue, Christchurch 2. The Funeral service will be held In our Westpark Chapel, 467 Walrakel Road, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 3.30 p.m., thereafter private cremation. Lamb and Hayward, Ltd.

MARSH, Phillip (formerly of Flay Crescent and Aldersley Street) - On December 27, 1987 (peacefully), at home, dearly loved and devoted husband of Patricia (Pat), much loved dad of Janet and John Keene, Pat and Len Scarlett, Tom and June Marsh, Judith and Dick Katene, Elizabeth and Rob Grashlon, Phlllippa and Robert Mullaly, and the late Phillip, and loved granddad of Phillip and Alison, Dale, Billy, and Richard, Marie, Diane, Sharon, Sandra, and Shane, Craig, Lynnette, and Mariana, and wee Toni; aged 72 years. R.I.P. Messages to 73 Emmett Street, Christchurch 1. Cut flowers only, please, or donations to the St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Funeral service will be held In Plus X Catholic Church, corner Emmett and Jebson Streets, Shirley, on Wednesday, December 30, at 10 a.m., then to the Ruru Lawn Cemetery. John Rhlnd, Ltd, F.D.A.N.ZJInc.).

MARSH, Phillip — On December 27, 1987, loved dad of Debbie Delaney, loved granddad of Issac and Ben.

MARTIN, Sarah May — On December 23, 1987, at Christchurch Hospital, dearly loved wife of the late R. J. (Reg) Martin, and loved mother of Rae (Melbourne). The Funeral service will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, 507 Johns Road, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 9.45 a.m. Lamb and Hayward, Ltd.

MARTIN, Sarah May — Loved aunt of Peter Jamieson, Jan (Mrs B. R. H. Monks, Palmerston North), Dudley Jamieson (Auckland), Pauline (Mrs R. R. Campbell, Auckland), great-aunt of Judith, Katharine, Simon and Hamish, Jane and Joanna, and great-great-aunt of Paula Kate.

MATTHEWS, Evelyn Margaret (Eva) — On December 24, 1987, at Christchurch, loved wife of the late Bert, loved mother and mother-in-law of Eunice (Peg) and Vic Mosen (Edgecumbe), Dorothy (Dot) and Norm Smith, Gwen and Ted Rewetl-Davls, and Bill Howley, loved nana of Ann and Wayne Richards (Hamilton), Jennifer Townley, Kevin and Judy Smith (Hamilton), Wayne and Janet ’ Smith (Runanga), Sandra and lan Smart, Ronglpi and Rose Rewetl, and loved nanny of Murray, Craig, Rhonda, Karen, Donavln, . Dwain, Melony, Norman and Elsa; in her 86th year. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to 70 Smith Street, Christchurch 6. The Funeral service for Eva will be held In the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 12 noon. John Rhlnd, Ltd. F.D.A.N.Z. (Inc.).

MATHEWS, Evelyn Margaret — On December 24,1987, loved sister of Ina and Eric, and sister-in-law of Gwen.