HODGSON, Edward Harry

Passed away on Monday 1 January 2024, aged 83 years. Father of Brett and Roseanne. A great man and much loved friend. His friendship and humour will be greatly missed by many. A private cremation has taken place and a celebration of Tip Top’s life will be held at the Palmerston North Bowling Club, on Thursday 11th January 2024 at 2.00pm. Messages to Tip Top’s family can be sent to PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

BROOM, Russell Michael

Of Woodville. Peacefully on 26 December 2023, aged 75 years. Cherished Dad, Grandad and good friend to Barbara. A service for Russell will be held on Friday 5 January 2024 at 11.00am in The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North. Messages to Mr J Broom, 23A Unit 4 Ranfurly Street, Palmerston North.

WHEATLEY, Shirley Lorraine

Of Pahiatua. Passed peacefully on Wednesday 27th December 2023, at Waireka Care Home. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Desmond (Des). Treasured mother of Graeme; and the late Sue. Cherished grandmother of Sara. Great-grandmother of Thomas and Emma.
‘You will be dearly missed and never forgotten.’
A service for Shirley will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, 18 Albert Street, Pahiatua, on Thursday 4th January 2024 at 11.00am. Messages can be sent to the Wheatley family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

O’HAGAN, Jean Margaret

O’Hagan, Jean Margaret

25 March 1935 – 4 December 2023
Passed away at Chiswick Park Lifecare, Maxwells Line, Palmerston North, on Monday, 4 December 2023.  Dearly loved wife of Jim (passed 14 October 2017) for 61 years.  Loved mother of Richard; Lynne; Robert; and Karen.  Respected mother-in-law of Elle; and Neville.  Loved Nana of Marianne, Grant, Daniel, Andrew, Adam, Sarah, Xanthe and Great Nana of Josi, Zeb and Lilly.  A private service for Jean was held on Friday, 8 December 2023 at Lychway, Roy Street, thereafter interment at the Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery.  We would like to sincerely thank the amazing staff, carers and nurses at Chiswick Park Lifecare for their care and love of our beloved Mum, Nana and Great Nana – you are the best!  Messages can be sent to the O’Hagan family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

McMURTRIE, Keith Alfred

Passed away at home in Palmerston North on 9th December 2023, aged 95 years young. Cherished and dearly loved father of his daughter Gwenda and his son Victor. Loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Beth and Margaret. Loved brother of Derric, Shona, Robbie (deceased). Final Goodbye for Keith will be at 11.00am on Friday 15th December at the Palmerston North Bowling Club, Linton Street, Palmerston North. Any correspondence to Unit 2, 18 Armstrong Avenue, Whangarei 0110.

JOURDAIN, Peggy Doreen

Peggy JOURDAIN Obituary

Peacefully at home with the Lord, aged 93, on December 7, 2023, at Palmerston North, previously of Levin, Titahi Bay and Silverstream. Dearly loved and loving wife of Noel (deceased). Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Shirley, Bruce and Bernadette, and Leigh White; Nana of Bex and Nick, Ross and Erin, Kat and Kev, Chloe and Charlie, Ollie and Lena, Zak and Hannah, Niko and Lily; Great-gran of Caleb, Micah, Asher and Eli, and soon to be born twin girls. A faithful follower of Jesus, well-respected nurse and friend to many. Grateful thanks to all the staff for their love and care at the Horowhenua Masonic Rest Home and Cook Street Care Centre. A Thanksgiving Service for Peggy will be held on Friday, December 15, at 1.30pm, at St Alban’s Presbyterian Church, 339 Albert Street, Palmerston North. Live-streaming link available from The Lychway. Messages to: Jourdain@xtra.co.nz

COOLEY, Donald Charles

12.5.1931 – 10.12.2023 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Aged 92 years. Treasured husband, and father to Graeme and Lorraine, Jo, Ross and Kathy. Cherished and adored Poppy to Ella, Luke, Jade, Nick and Michael. Loved by all of his great-grandchildren, and his fur babies Jessie and Casey. In accordance with Don’s wishes, a private family service is being held. Messages to Don’s family can be sent to C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

Ward, Trevor Graeme

6 May 1946 – 27 November 2023 Passed away surrounded by his family, Aged 77 years. Soulmate and Husband of Lesley for 55 years. Loving Father to Phillip, Barry and Terry. Treasured Granddad to all his Grandchildren. And much loved by all his extended family. In accordance with Trevor’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to the Ward family can be sent to C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

DAVEY, Dianne Maureen

Dianne Maureen Davey

14 July 1956 – 24 November 2023.  Passed away suddenly, Aged 67 years.  Adored wife of Graham.  Devoted Mum of Lisa-Marie and May-Jean.  Treasured Nana to Jordon and Chelsea.

In accordance with Dianne’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.  Messages to Dianne’s family can be sent to C/ PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

Munn, Dave (Burf)

Munn, Dave (Burf). Of Palmerston North, passed away on Monday 20 November 2023 at Palmerston North Hospital, unexpectedly but peacefully with Pauline by his side. Aged 79 years. Loved and adored soulmate and husband of Pauline. Very special (mate) Dad of Shane and Kath (Canada), Kerry and Lei (London), Michael and Sandie (Brisbane), and special son Josh (Napier). Special ever Grandad to Jarvis, Olive; Charlie, Ella; and Paige. Loved by his extended family. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters. Messages to the Munn family C/- PO Box 1014 Palmerston North 4440. Due to Dave’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.