The Lychway

HOFFMAN, Evelyn Jane
(née Holloway)
(formerly Bowater):
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 5 August 2021 at Ranfurly Residential Care Centre, Feilding. Aged 79 years. Loved wife of the late Noel, mother of Ian (dec) and Gaylene, Brian and Raewyn, Coralie and Scott, and a loved nana and great-grandmother. Dearly loved sister of Brian (dec), Jimmy (dec), Gary and their partners. A private service has been held. Messages can be sent to the Hoffman family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

OLSON,
Thora Yvonne (nee Tilyard):
Thora went home to be with her Lord on Friday 6th August 2021 at Radius Peppertree Rest Home. Loved wife of the late Arthur. Beloved Mum and soulmate of Moira and Keith (deceased), and daughter-in-law Lynette; honorary Mum to Dee. Special Nana to Reuben and Karen, Sarita and Travis, Sacha, Joshua and Lynelle. Little Nana to her great-grandchilden, Egan, Tate, Brydan, Neelam and Amaya. A celebration service will be held at the Church of Christ, 47 Botanical Road, Palmerston North, at 1.30pm on Tuesday 11th August, followed by afternoon tea. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to World Vision, either at the service or online. Messages can be sent to the family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

McINTYRE, Ivy:
On August 7, 2021, peacefully at Havelock North. Dearly loved wife of the late Authie (Mac). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shirley and Tom Wills (Rarotonga), Ngaire and Ian Holford (Havelock North), Jan Climo (Waiheke Island), the late Cliff and David Dennis (Levin), and Heather and Alan Clark (Masterton). Loved Nana Mac of 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A service for Ivy will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 12 August 2021 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Special thanks to the staff at Coombrae Rest Home and Feilding & Waiapu House, Havelock North, for the loving care given to Ivy during the last five years. Messages can be sent to Ivy’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

HOPCROFT,
Margaret (née Scott):
Of Palmerston North. Peacefully on Tuesday 3 August 2021 surrounded by love at Palmerston Manor. Aged 80 years. Cherished wife of Roger. Beloved mother of Patrick, Paul and Wendy. Loved Nana of David, Ryan, Renee, Andrew, Daniel and Emma and loved great-Nana of Elexis. A very special thank you to all the staff at Palmerston Manor for the love and care they showed. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes a private funeral and burial has taken place. All messages c/- 53 Margaret St, Palmerston North 4414.

OLSON,
Thora Yvonne (nee Tilyard):
Thora went home to be with her Lord on Friday 6th August 2021 at Radius Peppertree Rest Home. Loved wife of the late Arthur. Beloved Mum and soulmate of Moira and Keith (deceased), and daughter-in-law Lynette; honorary Mum to Dee. Special Nana to Reuben and Karen, Sarita and Travis, Sacha, Joshua and Lynelle. Little Nana to her great-grandchilden, Egan, Tate, Brydan, Neelam and Amaya. A celebration service will be held at the Church of Christ, 47 Botanical Road, Palmerston North, at 1.30pm on Tuesday 11th August, followed by afternoon tea. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to World Vision, either at the service or online. Messages can be sent to the family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

JONES,
Raymond Alexander:
With great sadness Ray passed away at home with family by his side on 1st August 2021, one day short of his 92nd birthday. A loved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great and great-great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, a workmate and great friend to many. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 6th August at 1.00pm. Messages to Ray’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
“Proudly from the East Coast, he returns home.”

LELENI,
Eileen Alice (née Schierny):
Passed away peacefully at Brightwater Rest Home, Palmerston North, on Sunday 25th July 2021, aged 78. Loved wife of the late Poumaka (Paul) Leleni and much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother of Len and Andrea, Andy and Christina, Faith and Abe, Rob and Lou; Rochelle, Persephanie, Charlton, Samantha, Sharnika, Trenton, Charlotte, Ella, the late Christopher; and great-grandchildren Rhys and Isley. Loved eldest sister to Elsie, Lillian, James, Patrick, Vera, Mary and Vivian. We wish to thank extended family and friends for their love and support and the staff from Brightwater Rest Home and Arohanui Hospice.
“We have lost our rock but
she has left her impression
on us all.”
A family service has been held. Messages can be sent to the Leleni family, 8 Coutts Way, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North 4410.

ROWE, Lawrence Henry:
Of Rongotea. Passed away peacefully in the presence of family in his 86th year on Monday 19 July 2021. Loving husband and best friend of Patricia, and a loving father and father-in-law of Michael & Shelley (USA); Stephen & Sandra; and Andrew & Trish. Granddad and great-granddad to Nathan (USA); Cassandra & Daniel; Cameron; Emily; Ruby; Floyd; Calvin; Kelly; Mason; Sarah & Brandon; and Ellis. Best mate of Lindsay Hill and Ian Wright (dec). According to Lawrence’s wishes a private funeral has been held. Messages can be sent to the Rowe family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

SIMS,
Darling Claire (Dolly):
Tatou Ma Our Rangitira I Runga I Te 28th June 2021 peacefully in Palmerston North into the waiting arms of Tana e Aroha nei Koro Hone Ponokeni Te Moana Ana Te Whanau a Te Paea Wanoa a Tamhine a Hinehou Mihikore Papuni a Turei Gerrard, Wahine Hoa Aroha a John Nelson Sims (Ka Ngaro) O 40 Tau. I Kawea Mai I Roto Tiki Tiki Gisborne, Noho I Roto Porirua/Wellington, I Muri Mai I Nga Tau I Muri Mai Pahiatua. Tuhinga O Mua Ngaire, Julia, Jason (Ka Ngaro) Johnny, Arohaina Te Kuia O Kiri, Johnny, Riki, Lianna, Karla, Phoenix, Joshua, Sergio, Lukish, Renee, Hunaara, Jon Jay, Mama Nui a Alexander, Brooklyn. Aroha Hari a Hotai Whanau, a Rota Whanau, Unsworth Whanau, a Papuni, Taiapa, Matenga, Haenga, Tuhinga O Mua Milly a Puke Me Nga Hau Maha a Waireka a Pahiatua a Woodlands Rest Home Palmerston North Kia Ora. To Tatou Whanau would like to Whakapuakihia our profound Aroha to everyone who shared in mum’s Te Ara O Te Whaea (life). Mama’s service will be held at The Lychway, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, at 11.00am on Tuesday 27th July. Mama’s Ka Tunumia Te Whaea (Burial) will be at Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Plimmerton the following day on Wednesday 28th July at 1.00pm. Kei Te Aroha ahau Ki a Koe Taku Whaea Ko Jason Kei a Koe ano I Muri I Taku roa Ka Kite ano I a Koe ano He Tama Aroha a Johnny.
“From darkness into the light,
into God’s hands mum goes”

“Mai i te pouri ki te marama ki nga atua ka haere nga ringa”

ADAMS, Cecily Jan (Jan):
Passed away peacefully in the presence of family at Radius Peppertree Rest Home after a courageous battle on Wednesday 14 July 2021, aged 80. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan & John; Peter & Vicky; and Brandy. And a loved Grandma to Bridgette & Ryan; Demi; and Troy; and great-grandma of Tonic. A memorial service for Jan will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Saturday 17 July 2021, at 10.30am. Jan’s request was that you bring handpicked flowers to place with her in her memory. Messages can be sent to the Adams family c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.