The Lychway

NGATAIERUA,
Christine Marie (Chris):
Passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday 12th July 2021. Wife to Bob. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Donna and Graeme, Cynthia and Mack, Matthew and Angela, Geoff and Tina and Bruce. Much loved sister to Roger, Barbara and Judy. Nan to her grandchildren; Kelsey, Nic, Sophie, Leah, Ayla and Cody and her many great-grandchildren. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 16th July 2021, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North. Messages can be sent to the Ngataierua family, PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

McILROY,
Kenneth Aubrey James
(Jim):
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife Pat, at Waireka Rest Home, Pahiatua on Saturday 10 July 2021, aged 79 years. Dearly beloved husband of Pat for 41 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of Vicky (dec); Dean & Carol; and Glenn. Loved stepfather to Roger and Leanne. And a loved grandfather of his eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A service for Jim will be held at St Peters Anglican Church, 18 Albert Street, Pahiatua, on Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Jim’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

Our thanks go to the wonderful carers, nurses
and all workers at the rest home and Arohanui Hospice who made dad’s time
there comfortable.

MASON, Betty Dorothy:
Passed away peacefully in the presence of her family, at Brightwater Rest Home, Palmerston North on Friday 9 July 2021, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of Philip. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Philip (Brett) & Sarah; and Rhys & Jacqueline. And a loved grandma to Leon (dec); Shay; Loren; Alastair; and Camille, and a great-grandmother to her four great-grandchildren. A service for Betty will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 11.30am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Betty’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

ALDRIDGE, Miriam:
Passed away peacefully at Summerset Rest Home, Palmerston North on Tuesday 29 June 2021, aged 82 years. Miriam, dearly loved mother of Chris Dunn, Gail Aldridge and Trish Rowe. Loved Grandmother of Michelle Ellmers, Morgan Dunn, Hannah Dunn and Sarah Going. Much loved Great-grandmother of Syd Ellmers and Ellis Going. Mother-in-law of Mike Wilkinson, Andrew Rowe. Great-grandmother in Law of Jason Ellmers and Brandon Going.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the carers, nurses and all staff at the rest home who made mum’s time there so comfortable for the last 2 years.
A service for Miriam will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Saturday 3 July 2021 at 10.30am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Miriam’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

PETTIGREW, David Gordon:
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on 27 June 2021, aged 81. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Marion and Neville Handcock, Ngaire and Phil Theobald, and the late Brian and Ruth. Loved by his many nieces and nephews and their children. A celebration of David’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 30 June at 10.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to David’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

TODD, Rowan John:
It is with great sadness we announce that our son Rowan has passed away. Rowan was a kind and gentle soul and a friend to everyone he knew. He touched the lives of many and was beloved by all that knew him. For years Rowan was tormented with the pain of depression and succumbed to his illness, on Thursday 17 June 2021, aged 22. Most of all, he was a loved son of Malcolm and Alison, and brother of Joe. His family will cherish those memories of a sensitive, kind, caring, intelligent, & witty man who could be harder on himself than on anyone else. His health challenges robbed him of opportunities so many of us take as given. But he never allowed them to alter the essence of who he was. For his entire life, Rowan remained incredibly warm, generous, gentle, open hearted, exceedingly bright, clever, funny and engaging. Rowan was a truly unique individual, as anyone who ever met him will freely admit. A service for Rowan will be held at Camp Rangi Woods, 92 Churchill Road, Pohangina, on Monday 28 June 2021. Friends are welcome from 12.30pm with the Memorial to commence at 2.00pm. A private family cremation will follow. Messages can be sent to the Todd family c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North. Rowan will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, those wanting to honour his memory to please consider donating to: I AM Hope, Key to Life, PO Box 97999, Manukau 2241, Auckland.

MANSON, Marie Annette:
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Thursday 17 June 2021, after a short illness, aged 67. Loved daughter of the late Ray and Eileen Manson. Loving friend of Linda and Ross and a loved aunty of Kelly, Scott, and Sam. A service for Marie will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 24 June 2021 at 1.30pm followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery. Messages can be sent to PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

NICHOLLS, John Vincent

Passed away peacefully at Cook Street Nursing Care Centre on Sunday 13 June 2021, aged 91.  Loved husband of the late Elaine.  John will be missed by all his loving family.

“Well done good and faithful servant”

A service for John will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 17 June 2021 at 11 am followed by private cremation.  To celebrate John’s life please wear colourful clothing to his service.

EDER, Gloria Norma
(née Schroder):
Passed away 4th June 2021. In accordance with Gloria’s wishes a private service has been held. The family would like to thank all the staff of Wards 23 and 29 at Palmerston North Hospital and the wonderful angels at Arohanui Hospice who cared for Gloria. Messages can be sent to Gloria’s family, c/- 1914 State Highway 1, Marton.
“Always in our hearts”

DETTE,
Yvonne Irene Beverley:
Passed away suddenly at the Palmerston North Hospital, Wednesday 9th June, 2021, after a long illness, aged 67. Much loved mother of Cherie (dec) and Robbie. Loved grandmother to Dyami, Cailin and Kruz. A loved sister and Aunty. According to Yvonne’s wishes a private funeral has been held. Messages can be sent to the Dette family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
“Rest in Peace – you will be
in our hearts forever”