Passed away on 19th August 2023 at Arohanui Hospice, aged 83. Don was a passionate educator, swimmer, family man and friend. The most loving soulmate of Ann.Caring and devoted father to Guy (dec) and Odile Boniface, Stepfather to Scott, Gray and Jane Beagley and Kylie McConnell and their respective partners Deidre, Andrea, Kurt and Emmet. Proud Grandad of Edward and Orla, Laura, Charlie and Kate, Riley and Flynn, Emily and Meg, Bailee and Alex. Brother to Patricia (dec), Judy (dec), Joe and Mike. Heartfelt thanks to Vicki for her unconditional support in Don’s final days. We extend sincere thanks to the Medical Specialists who have provided exemplary care over the years. Also to Kate, Faye and their teams at Arohanui Hospice, District Nurses and Lavender Blue. As per Don’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to: PO Box 1014 Palmerston North. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arohanui Hospice will be gratefully accepted

Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at MetLife Care, Palmerston North, on Thursday 10 August 2023. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil. Much loved aunty of Wendy, Ian, Andrew, Craig, and Jayne. Much loved godmother of Hilary. Thanks to the staff at MetLife Care Palmerton North for their care of Ann. As per Ann’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to the Anderson Family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

We are very sad to announce the passing of Jean Eva Quinn. Jean passed away at the age of 78 on the 14th of August 2023. Beloved wife of Michael. Dearly loved Mum of Sharon, Russell and Tony. A much loved Grandma to all six of her Grandchildren. Jean passed away surrounded by her loved ones. As per Jean and Michael’s wishes, a small private ceremony has already been held with only close family members. A loving thanks to all of Jean’s close friends and carers for being a part of Jean’s wonderful life. Jean was a beautiful caring person and will be sadly missed. Jean will always remain in our hearts and thoughts forever.

On Thursday 17th August 2023, (peacefully) in Palmerston North. Aged 69 years. Much treasured husband of Sarah, Dad to Karl, Heidi, Adam, Isaac, and Benjamin. Loved father-in-law of Lee, Takuto, Cindy, and Suzanne. Proud grandad of 13 grandkids who he loved dearly. Cherished son of the late Claude and Stella Duker, and loved brother of Peter, Sandra, and Bruce. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Arohanui Hospice would be greatly appreciated and may be left in the chapel foyer. A service for Ian will be held in The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 22 August 2023 at 1.30pm. All messages to the Duker family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

Of Kumeroa. Passed away peacefully at Metlife Care Palmerston North on Thursday 3 August 2023. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late David. Josephine will be missed by her family and friends. Messages to the Druce/Jackson family C/- PO Box 1014 Palmerston North 4440. A private service for Josephine has been held.

Vern passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of his family on Wednesday 9 August 2023, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pat. Dearly loved father and father in law of Michael and Karla, Christine and Colin, Lynette, Neil and Nichelle, Denise and Rex and much loved second-dad of Susan. Treasured Grandad of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A service for Vern will be held in The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy St Palmerston North on Wednesday 16 August 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation made to Dementia New Zealand would be appreciated and may be left in the chapel entrance. Messages to the Hughes family C/- PO Box 1014 Palmerston North 4440.

Passed away peacefully at the Dannevirke Community Hospital on Sunday 6 August 2023, surrounded by her family, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex. Much loved mother of Susan and James. Loved mother-in-law of Conrad and Robyn. Loved Nana of Jennifer. A service for Grace will be held at Kelly Funeral Home, 9 Gordon Street, Dannevirke on Thursday 10 August 2023 at 1.30pm. The family would like to thank all the staff at Dannevirke Community Hospital for their loving care of Grace in her final days. Messages can be sent to the Baker family, PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 24 July 2023. Aged 66 years. Loved son of Joyce and the late John. Loved brother of Ronald, Sharon and Steve, Linda, Angela and Gerald. Loved by his family, nieces, nephews, and his friends. Messages to the Judd family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. At David’s family’s request, a private service has been held.

Passed away very peacefully at Summerset On Summerhill, Palmerston North, on Friday 28th July 2023, aged 78 years. Dearly beloved husband of Jean for 58 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Mark & Denise Blackwell, Dearly loved father of Kelly Blackwell. Loved Poppa of Christina & Gary Farr, Terri Blackwell, and great-granddaughter Aylah. Brother to Jill & Neil Boyd. Loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Bryce’s life will take place at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 3rd August 2023, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Parkinson’s may be left at the service or made in his name. Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end They simply mean we will miss you Till we meet again

It’s with great sadness we would like to inform everyone that Jonathan Tyson (Jono, Jon) has suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Monday 24th July 2023. Aged 47 years. Dearly loved father of Blake and Louie. Cherished friend of Andrea and Mat, Nick and Chanel, Rachael, Karen, Maddie and Nei, Amaia and Te Arahia and Cam. On Saturday 29th July at 3.00pm there will be a service at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, for a final farewell of our beloved Jono, from there we will go to The Willow Park Tavern function bar for the aftermatch. We love you Jono, our hearts are all broken. Messages can be sent to the Tyson family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.