WILMSHURST,
Stanley James:
Sadly passed away on Monday 21st December 2020 surrounded by family. Loving husband of Beverley (nee McLean). Father to Stanley, Ann and John. Grandfather to Marcia, and great-grandfather to Renee and Monica. A memorial service for Stan will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 5th January 2021 at 2.00pm. Messages can be sent to the Wilmshurst family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
HARNETT, Dean Michael:
HARNETT, Dean Michael:
After a long illness. Much loved son of Allen & Janice. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Shane & Robyn; Paul & Mandy; & Adele. A loved and respected father to Tristen; Montana; Bronson; and the late Kent. And a much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A special friend of Andy. A service for Dean will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to the Harnett family c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
“Rest in Peace Dean – you will be in our hearts forever.”
PHILIPS, Susan Christine (Sue)
PHILIPS,
Susan Christine (Sue):
Passed away at Arohanui Hospice on Sunday 20 December 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 64 years. Much loved mum of Paul, Joel, Anna, Sarah, Sam, Livi, Josh and Jack. Loved and cherished daughter, sister and Gaga. Sue’s entire family would like to thank all the medical teams involved in her care. In accordance with Sue’s wishes a private cremation was held yesterday. Messages can be sent to Sue’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
MEYER, Dora Ellen (née Bishop)
MEYER,
Dora Ellen (née Bishop):
1925 – 2020
Passed away at Metlifecare on Friday 18th December 2020. Loved wife of the late Richard (Buzz). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Des and the late Sue, Graeme and Cathy (Aus), Wayne and Gilly, Diane and Ashley Anderson. Cherished Nanna of Russell and Angela (UK), Ian and Angela (UK), Cass and Jake, Nathan and Stephanie, Deborah and Jamie, Craig and Neisha, Lorinda and Sean (Aus), Mark and Zsuz (Aus). Cherished Nanna Nanna of 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Special thanks to staff at Metlifecare for caring for Mum for the last nine and a half years.
“Now at Rest”.
At Dora’s request a private family service is being held. Messages to Dora’s family, c/- 16 Windsor Terrace, Feilding.
BURLING, Barry Leonard
BURLING, Barry Leonard:
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Friday 11 December 2020, in his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband of Iris. Loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Philip Hoffman, Vicky Tunnell, Rob and Kate. Cherished grandad of Lisa and Hadley, Nicky, Becky and Josh, Mike, Alex, Tonya and Luke. And great-grandad of four. A service for Barry will be held in St Cuthbert’s Church, Church Street, Eketahuna, on Wednesday 16 December 2020 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Eketahuna Cemetery. Messages can be sent to the Burling family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
McCREA, Joyce Rosaline
McCREA, Joyce Rosaline:
Passed away suddenly at home on Saturday 28 November 2020. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian for 61 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Denis and Ruth; Karen and Kim; Malcolm and Karen; Heather and Gavin and a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. A service for Joyce will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 3 December 2020 at 1.00pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to the McCrea family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
YORK, Marilyn Joan
YORK, Marilyn Joan:
Marilyn passed away peacefully at Palmerston Manor Rest Home, on 21 November 2020, aged 67 years. Beloved wife of the late David Thomas, David Carroll and Melvyn York, mother to Kim and Eskerina, Nana to Rachael and Cateline, daughter of William and Elsie Perfect, and sister to Elaine, Cheryl, Ray and Ann. Marilyn was also a cherished aunty, sister-in-law and friend. Marilyn spent the most of her life in the Manawatu, in the early days on the farm, then on to travel the country before settling down and starting a family. Special thanks to the Palmerston Manor staff who cared for Marilyn so well throughout her years there. A private service was held on Monday 23 November, with Elvis playing softly in the background as many treasured memories of Marilyn were shared amongst the small group gathered. Messages to Marilyn’s family, c/- 11b Stewart Crescent, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North.
RICKARD, Keith John:
RICKARD, Keith John:
Lifetime resident of Palmerston North, passed away on November 22, 2020, just short of his 94th birthday. Keith was a loving husband of Joy (deceased 2006) and father to Brian and Neal, father in-law to Judy and Heather and Grandfather to Angela, Samantha, Guy and Mitchell and great-grandfather to Eiko, Eli, Axel, Willow and Juniper; a Brother to Marjorie, Dulcie and to Donald and Kathleen (both deceased) and a special friend to Judy Rossiter. Keith’s 50 year work life included Martins Foundry, Longburn Freezing Works, PN Hospital, Brick and Pipes, Massey Agricultural College, Richardsons Drilling and Massey University (Sports Centre). His sporting life was centred on Kia Toa RFC (player, coach, life member and Patron) and Evergreens Golden Oldies, he ran with PN Harriers, the Marathon Clinic and at Masters Games. Always exercising, fit and analysing and sharing his passion with those he mentored. In accordance with his strongly held wishes there is no funeral and his ashes will join those of Joy Rickard. Brian and Neal will however have a memorial service for close family and friends once Neal and Heather leave quarantine and get to PN. You are invited to contact Neal on +61452231956 or email
rickardneal@simplysuccessful.com.au
Or Brian on brian.rickard@xtra.co.nz
Special thanks are due to the Julia Wallace Staff who maintained a high level of professional and empathetic care throughout Keith’s stay. Truly fabulous and unfair to single them out by name.
COOMBS, Mary Seymour
COOMBS, Mary Seymour:
31.1.1925 – 7.7.2020
Friends and family are invited to attend a service to celebrate the life of Mary at St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, 67 Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst, on Tuesday 5th January 2021, at 1.00pm, followed by afternoon tea and then interment at Ashhurst Cemetery.
MAMEA, Saisului Fa’avesi (née Talamaivao)
MAMEA, Saisului Fa’avesi
(née Talamaivao):
Passed away on Saturday 14th November 2020 at Palmerston North Hospital. Loved wife of Mamea Kiasi Mamea. Dearly loved mother of Moses Aiono, Deborah Aiono, Tupou and Iakopo Fuiono. Much loved Nana of Tavita and Senio Fuiono. Also loved step-mother of Usoalii Mamea, Susana Mamea and Jacob Eliapo Mamea, much loved step-nana of Trevell Mamea-Beales, Junior Mamea, Kiasi Mamea (jnr), Pau Mamea (jnr), Taumaloto Mamea, Ayla-Rose Mamea, Pryde Mamea, Jacob (Jnr) Mamea, and much loved grand-nana of many. Cherished daughter of the late Rev Tavita and the late Moevaolemauasamoa Fa’avesi Talamaivao; sister of Fa’auli and Ren (dec), Tulua and Taumatamu Namulaulu (Aust), Fa’avesi and Silvana Talamaivao, Rev Peteru and Faititilipatasi Jane Tone, Leighton (dec) and Raymond Fryer, Williamson Tuimanua, John Makatui (dec), Paumemea Lorraine and Stephen Chibangula (Zambia), Matthew and Leigh Talamaivao, Manuatu and Akisa Talamaivao, Filipo and Eseta Talamaivao, and an aunt to her many nephews and nieces. There will be a family service at the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (EFKS), 39 Havelock Avenue, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 18th November 2020 at 5.30pm. Our mother’s funeral service will be held at the same venue on Friday 20th November at 10.00am, followed by burial at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. Any communication please contact Salu (0210794782) or Helen (02102668091).