The Lychway

CHRISTENSEN,
William George:
Passed away peacefully at Arohanui Hospice on Thursday 8 October 2020. Aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Cherie. Much loved Dad of Willy, Debbie, Zena, Gene and the late Nyree and Dawn. Loved Poppy of Jay, Kathini, Cheyanne, Paris, Jayden, Bella, Ivy and Marlee. A service for Bill will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 13 October 2020 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North. Messages can be sent to the Christensen family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

McDADE, William (Bill):
Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Arohanui Hospice on Sunday, October 4, 2020, aged 77. Much loved husband of Helen, beloved Dad of Glen, Lee and Grant Jackson, and Blair and Sarah (Brisbane). Dearly loved Grandad of Darryl and Margaret, and Rebecca, and cherished great-Grandad of Lukas. A service for Bill will be held at The Lychway, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday, October 8, 11.00am. Messages can be sent to the McDade family, PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

WILSON, Iris Violet
(formerly Hutton)
(née Johanson):
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Friday 25 September 2020. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of Len Hutton (deceased) and Russ Wilson (deceased). Loved mother and mother-in- law of Erryl; Paul and Maureen; and John and Trish. Dearly loved ‘Nana Foxton’ of Shane and Laura; and Nicky and Claye, and Great ‘Nana Foxton’ to William, Thomas; and Kasen. A service for Iris will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 2 October 2020 at 2.00pm. Messages can be sent to the Hutton family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

TURFREY, Julie Marie:
On 17 September 2020, peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital with Sue by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Nelson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue & Nigel Langford, and Brian & Maureen (USA). Loved and special Grandma of Blake & Tayah and Emma. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bob & Ann Byres (both dec), and sister-in-law of Marj & Ron Whale (dec). Respected Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Stroke Foundation may be left in the Chapel Foyer. Messages to the Turfrey Family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. A service for Julie will be held at The Lychway, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 at 2.00pm.

TOMS, Arthur Roger:
Of Tokomaru. Born Tyneside (England) on 22 January 1945, died after a long and bravely fought battle with illness at Palmerston North on 18 September 2020. Folk musician, writer, broadcaster, campaigner, exquisite lover and very best friend of wife Christine; affectionate champion of cats, dogs and all under-dogs. Wonderful stepdad to James, Andy and Emma and generous step-granddad to Sarah, Edward, Ben, Hannah, Davis, Lydie and Luke; step-great-granddad to Erin, Lilly and Benjamin Jr. Father to Nichola and grandfather to Hunter, Auckland. Brother to Glyn and Phil.
You fought and won
the battle.
Love All Ways, Always.
Thanks to hospital doctors and nurses. A celebration of Arthur’s musical, broadcasting and family life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, Wednesday 23 September at 2.00pm. Contact Lychway 06 357 8143 or 027 624 6078 for more info.

DONKERS, Margaret Ann
(née Pedersen):
Margaret passed away peacefully at Metlifecare Retirement Village on Sunday 20 September 2020, aged 81 years. Loved wife of the late Lou. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Maria and Bal, Anne Louise and Lloyd (both deceased). Grandmother of Johanna and Jadon. Loved by all her siblings. A service to remember Margaret will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 24 September 2020 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
“At rest in the house of
the Lord”
Special thanks to the staff at Metlifecare. Messages can be sent to Margaret’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

LINDSAY,
Jonathan Norman (Jono):
Passed away on 6 September 2020, aged 31. Beloved son of Donna and Phil Elwin, Darren and Maria Lindsay, grandson to Bev and Stan Lincoln and brother to Kyla, Austin and Pj Elwin. A private funeral to celebrate Jono’s life was held on 11 September. To view the service please email info@thelychway.co.nz Correspondence can be sent to Jono’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

GORDON,
Dorothy Joan (Joan)
(née Marshall/Hockey):
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at MetlifeCare Rest Home, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late David for 67 years. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Janette; Patricia & Ken; Dorothy & Noel; and Andrew & Gail. A loved grandmother to Matthew, Christopher, Jeffery; Carrigan, Rachel, Alison, Douglas, Daniel; Kathryn, Michelle, and Stephanie, and a loved great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. A service for Joan will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to the Gordon family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

TAYLOR, Margaret Eva:
Margaret passed away peacefully on Saturday 29th August 2020 at Chiswick Park Rest Home, Palmerston North. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and husband Robert, Stephen and wife Brienne. Nanna to Ashleigh, Carolyn, Lesley, Victoria, Liam and Jessica. Grand Nana to Hunter, Indigo and Jeyhan. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes a private service has been held.

O’NEILL,
Garry William: QSM
Late of Olive Tree Retirement Village. Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Monday 7 September 2020, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 59 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Narin; Sandra and Kevin Muir; Ross and Jan. Loving and proud grandfather of Ashleigh, Nathan, Christopher; Sammie; and Hamish, Brendan & Laura. A service for Garry will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 10 September 2020 at 1.30pm. For details of livestream please email info@thelychway.co.nz Messages can be sent to the O’Neill family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.