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GODSIFF, Lindell Margaret:
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 4 July 2019, surrounded by her loving family, aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife of Ron. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tracey and David (USA), and Ryan (deceased). Loved GG of Grace and Ryan. Loved “Number 4” by all her family. A memorial service for Lindell will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, tomorrow (Saturday), 6 July 2019, at 11.00am. Messages can be sent to the Godsiff family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

ROWBOTHAM, Leila:
Peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Thursday 27 June 2019, in her 92nd year. Loved wife of the late John. Much loved mum of John (deceased), Allen, Mary-Ann, and Judith. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A service to celebrate Leila’s life will be held at the Kelvin Grove Crematorium Chapel, James Line, Palmerston North, on Monday 1 July 2019, at 11.30am. Messages can be sent to the Rowbotham family, PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

TURNER, Robert John
(Rob, Robbie, Fat Face):
Passed away peacefully on Monday 24 June 2019, aged 57 years. Loved and treasured Dad to Rebekah. Loved son, brother, brother-in-law and good mate to many. A service for Robert will held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, tomorrow (Thursday), 27 June 2019 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Motor Neurone Disease Assn of NZ, PO Box 24036, Royal Oak, Auckland 1345, would be appreciated and can also be left at the service. Messages can be sent to Robert’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

FRYER, Dr Terence
Frederick (Terry):
PhD BSc (Microbiology) Passed away unexpectedly, though peacefully, at home on Saturday 15 June 2019, aged 78. Adoring husband of cherished wife and best friend Barbara. Proud and loving dad to Sue and Brian Rowe, Anthony and Sharon Fryer, and Kate and Andrew Bethwaite. Treasured and much loved Gaga of Bevan and Marine, Courtney, Jess, Chloe and Jamie. Loved brother of Pamela, Robert, Caroline, Michael and Christopher of Leicester, UK. A very special friend and colleague to many. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 21 June 2019, at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. Messages to be sent to the Fryer family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

MOORE, Douglas James (Doug):
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 15 June 2019 at Aparangi Rest Home, Te Kauwhata, with his loving family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Noeleen for 74 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Bev and Peter Davies; Lionel and Janice; Mike and Ally; Kev and Trish; and Raewyn and Dave Curtis. Loved Pop to all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A service for Doug will be held at the Apaprangi Rest Home on Wednesday 19 June 2019 at 11 am and this will be followed by another service at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Friday 21 June 2019 at 11.00am. Messages can be sent to Doug’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

BULMER, Ian Douglas:
On 6th June 2019 after a courageous battle. Dearly loved husband of Val (née Hunt). Loved father and father-in-law of Stefan and Debbie (Tauranga) and Kylie and Aaron (USA), loved Poppa of Samantha, Hannah, Neeve, Caitlin, Sophie and Liana. Brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. According to Ian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at the Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club, 22 Linton Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 14th June 2019 at 1.00pm.

ROWE, Ena Joan (Joan):
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 8 June 2019, at the Radius Peppertree Rest Home, Palmerston North, in her 101st year. Loved wife of the late Doug. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Brian & Sue, Bruce & Jo, and Peter & Sharryn. Much loved Nana Joan to James, Jennifer, Thomas, Matthew, Rebekah, Bevan & Courtney, and great-grandmother to her seven great-grandchildren. A big sister to Max, and a very special friend to many. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy St, Palmerston North, on Friday, 14 June 2019, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff of Peppertree Rest Home for their wonderful care and kindness to Joan. Messages to be sent to the Rowe family c/- PO Box 9003, Palmerston North 4441.

KING, Maryanne (née Wiringi):
Palmerston North 19.4.1944 – 5.6.2019 (aged 75)
On Wednesday, June 5th, 2019, Maryanne King, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, extended family and friends peacefully passed away at her home after a long illness. Maryanne, will be forever remembered by her children and partners, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom she adored. She will also be remembered by extended family and dear friends. Maryanne will always be fondly remembered for the kindness she had for others. Her love for family, church and the community showed through in her hospitality, opening her home and spending many hours cooking. People always knew they were welcome at her home for a meal in a warm place. A celebration of Maryanne’s life will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 257 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North, on June 10th, 2019, at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North. Messages can be sent to the King family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

McQUEEN, Eric:
On 29 May 2019, at Julia Wallace Retirement Village. In his 93rd year. Much loved husband of the late Yola Frances McQueen (nee King) and father of Ian, Peter and Ross. Devoted Poppa to his seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Manawatu representative sportsman in many codes. Past President and Life Member of the Palmerston North Golf Club. Eric’s family especially thank the Julia Wallace staff who cared for him and family and friends who visited in his last few weeks. A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy St, Palmerston North, on Friday 7 June 2019, at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.

HOLDSWORTH, Phillis:
Peacefully in the presence of family at Olive Tree Rest Home, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 4 June 2019, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Murray. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Cath; Diane and Kelvin and grandmother to Claire, Laura and Amelia. A service to celebrate Phillis’ life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 7 June 2019 at 10am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Phillis’ family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.