The Lychway

WHITE, Marie Therese:
With great sadness Marie passed away suddenly on Friday 4 June 2021 at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 91. A cherished mum and an awesome Nana. A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 8 June 2021 at 11.00am. Messages can be sent to Marie’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

DRAKE, Janette:
Passed away on Friday 28 May 2021, aged 84. Loved wife of the late Peter. A private burial has taken place. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Woodlands of Palmerston North.

BARNES,
Vanessa Stella Aphrodite:
27.11.1980 – 28.4.2021
~ Some fires you can’t put out ~
Much loved daughter of Julie and Peter, sister of Chloe and her partner Justin, and favourite aunty of Henry and Mako. Cherished partner of Will. A treasured granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend to many. Ness died peacefully at Arohanui Hospice. In accordance with her wishes, a private cremation has been held. A memorial will be held Friday 14 May, 2.00pm at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North. Please wear bright colours to honour Nessie’s life. Messages may be sent c/o PO Box 1014, Palmerston North. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice or Bowel Cancer NZ are welcome.

RAVEN, Murray Charles:
Born 27 July 1957. Passed away in the Valley on Sunday 2 May 2021, aged 63. Loved brother of Yvonne and Lionel. Uncle to Craig, Michelle, Stephen, Toni, Darryl and their partners. Great-Uncle to Rebecca, Victoria, Clayton, Amanda, Ben, Chelsea, Cullum, Blake and Archer.
“You have left a big hole in our lives and will be greatly missed by all of us.
Rest in Peace.”
Friends are welcome to join us at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, this Friday 7 May 2021 at 10.30am. Messages can be sent to Murray’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

ILLINGWORTH,
Sandra Marie (née Wood):
With great sadness, Sandra passed away at Arohanui Hospice on Thursday 25th March 2021, aged 58. Sandra was a much loved daughter, sister, a treasured wife of Robert for 36 years, adored mum of Teghan and Rebekah, a loved sister-in-law, aunty and a great friend to all. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, messages, flowers, etc. At Sandra’s request a private cremation and service has been held. Messages can be sent to Sandra’s family, c/- 20 Grange Place, Milson, Palmerston North.

FROST,
Richard John (John, Jack):
Reg No 2383652, Royal Signals Corps, George Cross. Born London England, passed away peacefully at Brightwater Rest Home, Palmerston North, Thursday 1st April 2021, aged 97 years. Loved husband of the late Martha (Mart) Frost (née Steenstra); father of John and Jacqui Frost and Caroline and James Lockhart. Grandfather of Chloe, Nicolas and Liam; Sarah, Rebekah and Anneke. Messages c/- 134 Stanford Street, Ashhurst. A private wake was held at Brightwater Rest Home with family, staff and residents on Saturday 3rd April. Our heartfelt gratitude is extended to everyone who cared for, sang with, and was a companion to John, including Zephyr the cat, in this last chapter of John’s (Frosty’s) life at Brightwater.

CLAPPERTON,
Edward Albert (Eddie):
With great sadness, Eddie passed away on March 31, 2021, at Ultimate Care Aroha, aged 85. A loved son, brother, cherished husband of 61 years to Deanne, adored dad to Rex, Brent, Angela and Janeene, loved poppa of 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a great mate to many. In accordance with the family’s wishes, a service has been held for Eddie. Messages to Eddie’s family can be sent c/- PO Box 145, Rongotea.

CLARK, Chester
Philip Norton: ZL2AFJ
At Wellington ICU on Monday 5 April 2021 with Judith holding his hand. Aged 74. Cherished husband and very best friend of Judith. Dearly loved and respected father, father-in-law and Pop of Richard, Monique, Theo and Xanthe (Dusseldorf); Andrew, Ivy, Eliza and Joe (Sydney); Nicki and Anna (Melbourne). Loved brother of Stephanie and Merilee. A loved brother-in-law and uncle. Chester was a humble, stoic, strong family man and respected friend to many. He battled his health issues in a positive way for thirteen years and is now at peace. Messages to the Clark Family, c/- Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Chester’s life will be held at The Lychway, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 23 April, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Manawatu Amateur Radio Society would be appreciated. A box for donations will be available at the service.

MADEN, Doreen Joyce (Joy)

Passed away peacefully at Ultimate Aroha Lifecare on Saturday 13 March 2021, aged 95.  Loved wife of the late Les.  Loved mother of Bruce and Elizabeth, Judy and Brian Stagg & Ross and Lynley.  Loved Granny Joy of all her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.  Loved sister of Margaret Arnold.  For anyone wishing to pay their respects to Joy she will be at her home at 420 Tremaine Ave on Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm.  A service for Joy will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Friday 19 March 2021 at 2 pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Joy’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

BALL, Doreen Rose:
With great sadness we announce that Doreen passed away on 12th March 2021, after a short illness, aged 86. Loved wife of the late Richard. Loving mum of Steven and Jodi, Angela and Glenn, and Christopher. Adored Nana of Mikki, Matthew, Braeden, Nicholas, Charlotte, Nathan, Phillipa and all of her great-grandchildren. With respect to her wishes, Doreen has been cremated. The family invite you to celebrate Doreen’s life at a memorial service held in The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 18th March 2021, at 1.30pm. All welcome. Messages to the Ball family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.