The Lychway

DICKERSON,
Norma Margaret:
Passed away peacefully at Peppertree Retirement Village, Palmerston North, on Monday 6 April 2020, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Jim Dickerson (formerly from Bainesse). Loved mother of Margaret Jones; Bryan Dickerson; Murray Dickerson (deceased); Christine and Kevin Wood; Alan and Jan Dickerson; David Dickerson (deceased); Helen and Nigele Lind; Grace Currie and Paul Harper; Jenette and Nigel McCance. Loved Nan by her grandchildren. A private funeral service has been held for Norma. All messages to PO Box 7154, Palmerston North 4443. A memorial service for mum will be held at a later date.

SMITH, Margaret:
Passed away peacefully at home, aged 65 years. Loved mum of Liam, Christian and Alana. Loved Nan of Caleb, Sydney, Tony, Mark, Taylor-Page, Kristiana and Ashlan. Beloved sister, aunty and friend. A service to celebrate the life of Margaret will be held at the Kelvin Grove Crematorium Chapel, James Line, Palmerston North, on Friday 6 March 2020, at 1.00pm. Messages can be sent to the Smith family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

CRUTCHLEY, Shirley Ann:
Passed away peacefully at her home on 2nd April 2020, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter. Mother and mother-in-law of Terry and Toni Ferris. Nana of Danielle, Lisa, Matthew and Richard. In accordance with Shirley’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to the Crutchley family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

SEYMOUR, John Bentley:
28.09.1961 – 01.04.2020
John passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on 1 April 2020, aged 58. Loved son of George and Faith. Cherished husband of Andrea. Dearly loved dad, father-in-law and granddad of Luke, Anna and Scarlett, and Amy-Rose, Kurt and Harley, and step-dad of Baylie. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Greg, and Rob and Rose, and loved uncle of Ben and Jordan. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place with a memorial service to take place at a later date. Messages to John’s family, c/- 70 Tokomaru East Road, RD 4, Tokomaru 4474.

WALSH, Stanley James:
29.10.1951 – 01.04.2020
Loved son of the late Ray and Letty Walsh. Cherished husband of Glynis. Dearly loved dad and dad-in-law of Sarah and Sal, Gareth and Lena. Adored grandad of Samuel and Sophia. Loved brother/brother-in-law of Rex and Marion Walsh (dec), Lyndon Walsh, and Colleen and Sandy Chang, and uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Stan passed away secure in the love of his family and his God at Palmerston North Hospital on 1 April 2020. Although because of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions only his wife Glynis could be with him, the support of everyone was known to them both and very much appreciated. You were all there in spirit. In accordance with Stan’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial/celebration service will be held further down the line when circumstances permit. Details to be advised in due course. Messages to Stan’s family c/- 68 James Lines, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand.

WU, Ruifen:
Passed away peacefully at Summerset Retirement Village on Wednesday 18 March 2020, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Zusheng Zou. Loved mother of Xiuying and Feng; and Maggie Zou. Loved grandmother of Janet and Darren. In accordance with cultural traditions and the family’s wishes, a service for Ruifen will be held in The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Sunday 22 March 2020 at 2.00pm. Private cremation. Messages may be sent to the Wu family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

MINNS, Nita June (June):
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 12 March 2020 at Aroha Rest Home, Palmerston North. Loved wife of the late Peter. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter; Arthur; Steven; and Lisa & Stuart, and a loving grand and great-grandmother to all her grandchildren. A loved sister to her brothers and sister. A service for June will be held on Monday 16 March 2020 at 1.30pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, 431 Church Street, Palmerston North, followed by interment at the Kelvin Grove Cemetery. Messages can be sent to the Minns family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

PARKER,
Walter Alexander (Wally):
Passed away peacefully at Radius Peppertree Rest Home on 11th March 2020, aged 85. Much loved husband of Betty, loved stepfather of Joanne and husband Steve, and Kaye. Cherished granddad of Kallie and Blake. In accordance with Wally’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to the Parker family to 89 College Street, Awapuni, Palmerston North 4412.

OSBORNE,
Edward Charles John
(Charlie):
Reg No. 048327 Gunner WW2. Passed away peacefully on Monday 9 March 2020, aged 98 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce. Loved father of Darryl; the late Sally; and Wendy and son-in-law Donald. Loved by all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In accordance with Charlie’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to Flat 2, 53 Weld Street, Feilding 4702.