The Lychway

BIBERSTEIN, Ian Keith:
Passed away peacefully at Brightwater Home on Thursday 29 August 2019 surrounded by family. Aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Fay for 57 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Alan and Carol, John and Wendy, Peter, Denise and Adam. Adored grandfather to 10 grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at the Associated Church of Christ, 37 Botanical Road, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 3 September 2019 at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated. Messages can be sent to the Biberstein family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

LOCKWOOD, Margaret Rose
(née Thomson):
Margaret passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday 28 August 2019. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Eddy (deceased), Christine and Richard Crookes, Heather and the late Graham Beckett, Robin, and Phillip and Liz. Treasured grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 16, and great-great-grandmother of one. A private family service has been held.
“May she rest in peace”.
Messages of condolence may be addressed to c/- 28 Denbigh Street, Feilding 4702.

MOBBERLEY,
Olive Edith Mary:
At Palmerston North on the 24th August 2019 at the age of 96 years. Dearly loved mother of Daryl (dcd.), Glenis and Heather. Loved Nana of Shane and Kasia Lovejoy and Michelle and Mike Moleta. Loved Great-Nana of Sam, Anika, Oliver and Wesley.
A wonderful lady
A life well lived
A service has been held. Messages to G Mobberley, 489a Ruahine Street, Palmerston North.

MOBBERLEY,
Lorraine Marie (née Mildon):
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 21 August 2019 at Julia Wallace Retirement Village, aged 80 years. Loved wife of the late Mick. Loved mother of Andrew and Helly; and Pete. A loved grandmother to her many grandchildren. A service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held in The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 26 August 2019 at 10.30am, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. Messages can be sent to the Mobberley family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North, or mobs@xtra.co.nz

COLLIS, Marie Daphne
(née Cudby):
Died peacefully at Ultimate Care Aroha, Palmerston North on Thursday 15 August 2019. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan, proud mother and mother-in-law of Fay and Gary Foster (Ashhurst), Gay and Mark Tunnicliffe (Auckland), Gordon and Adele Collis (Brisbane), Allan and Roslyn Collis (Wellington) and Jan Collis (Auckland). Grandmother of Mathew, Christopher, Joshua, Bradley, Benjamin, Mitchell, Grace, Oliver, Florence and Luke and 9 great-grandchildren. A private service for Marie has been held. Messages can be sent to the Collis family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

BATTERSBY, Ngara Betty
(nee Houlbrooke):
Died 15th August 2019 peacefully at Cook Street Nursing Care Centre, Palmerston North, aged 92 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Keith and Monica, Bruce and Trish, Anne, John and Kate, and nana to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service and reception to give thanks for Ngara’s life will be held at The Lychway, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 22nd August at 2.00pm.

VENDT, Vivienne Gweneth:
On 7th August 2019, aged 90. Dearest and much-loved wife of Gordon for the past
69 years. Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Gail & Kevin (deceased); Wayne (deceased) & Pauline; Rhonda (deceased) & Rod; Ashley & Christine and Cheryl & Phil. Loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Sleeping peacefully while awaiting the resurrection when we’ll meet again.
A service for Vivienne will be held at The Kingdom Hall,
6 Colombo Street, Palmerston North on Tuesday, 13th August 2019, at 1.00pm. Family messages to: Vendt Family, 504B Church Street, Palmerston North 4410.

PURCHAS, Barbara Jeanne:
On August 7, 2019, peacefully in her sleep at home in Palmerston North. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger for 51 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff & Julie (Feilding), and Chris and Fiona (Wellington). Beloved Baba of Joel, Archie, and Ella and special Nana Barbara to Patrice. And extended family in NZ and the USA. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Wesley Broadway Methodist Church, 264 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, on Thursday 15 August 2019, at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations to World Vision would be appreciated, or may be left at the service. Messages can be sent to the Puchas family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

WHAKARAU, Lynda Louise:
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 7 August 2019, at Chiswick Park Rest Home surrounded by her loving family. Aged 69 years. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Dion and Nikki; Michelle and Craig; and Danielle and Josh. Loved Nana of Mikayla, Katelyn, Caleb and Liam. Much loved by all her siblings. The family would like to thank Chiswick Park for all their love and care of Lynda. A service will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 12 August 2019, at 1.00pm, followed by cremation. Messages can be sent to the family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

GORTON,
William Frederick (Fred):
Peacefully at Metlifecare on Monday 5 August 2019, aged 91, very enjoyable years. Much loved husband of the late Pauline. Loved father and father-in-law of Pete and Louise, Mark and Janine. Loved “GrandPa” of Sarah, Chelsea, Adelaide and Mathew.
“Quite a character, and always entertaining – you’ll be missed by many Freddie.”
A service to celebrate the life of Fred will be held at the Manfield Event Centre Suites, access from 59 South Street, Feilding, on Saturday 17 August 2019, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to the Gorton family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.