Dickinson, Dennis:

Passed away peacefully after a short, courageous battle on Monday 24 July 2023, aged 78 years.

Dearly loved husband of Alison; brother and brother-in-law of Joan and Anthony (UK) and Denise and the late Richard; uncle of Martin, Michael, Rachel and James, and Sarah; great-uncle of Elliott; and friends to many.

A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held on Friday 28 July 2023 at 1:30pm at The Lychway, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North. A livestream of the service will be available.  Please contact The Lychway for details.

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Leslie Thomas Cole

N825597 Captain RNZEME; RNZIR (Borneo, Malaysia). Of Ashhurst. Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 8 July 2023. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved partner of Barbara and special friend of the Yeoman family. Much loved brother and brother in law of Betty (Brisbane), Mary, and the late Jim (Auckland). Loved father and father in law of Greg and Sue, Jason and Donna, Simeon and Janine (Christchurch), and Wendy (Darwin). Loved grandad ‘Legs’ of Arthur, Ron, Cienna, Reesi, Kobi, Brady, and Campbell. A lifelong RC modeller and enthusiastic Aeroneer. Grateful thanks to the staff of Kauri Health, Palmerston North Hospital, and the Life Flight team for their dedicated care of Les in recent years. Messages to the Cole family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. By request, a private service has been held. “The sky is calling and I must go”.

Carol Joy Driver

Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Sunday 16 July 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 62 years. Dearly loved mother of Kyla and Gemma and mother-in-law of Elisha. Loved Nana of Ezra, Javon, Joseph, Lea, Sierra and Papataia. Cherished sister of Keitha and loving aunty of Westin, Anna and Jessica. A service for Carol will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 20 July 2023 at 11 am. Carol’s family would like to thank all the staff at CCU, Palmerston North Hospital. Messages can be sent to the Driver family, PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

O’HAGAN, Kathleen Nellie (Kath)

Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Friday 23 June 2023, aged 99 years.  Beloved wife of the late Jack.  Loved mum of Rosaleen and Don, John (deceased), and Patricia and Colin. Treasured Nana and Nana Kath to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  A Requiem Mass for Kath will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church, 69 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 1pm followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.  Messages can be sent to the O’Hagan family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

Johannah Mary Miller (née Pedersen):

9 December 1949 – 23 June 2023, after a short fight with cancer. Loved mum of Jenine and Kerry, Anita and Geoffrey. Special Nana Joh to Ella, Jack, Cole and Great Nana Joh to Billie and Maggie. Twin sister of Gaye Sargent and loved sister of Ann, Paul and Mary, and those siblings who have passed. Loving wife of Leo (dec). A private cremation has taken place in accordance with Joh’s wishes. Go gentle into that good night xx.

SHANNON, David George
(Davey, Hoolie):
Of Eketahuna. Davey passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Masteron Hospital on Sunday 18th June 2023. Aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Trisha, dearly loved Dad of Catherine, Patsy, Robert and Abegael. Adoring Grandad of Vanessa, David, and Joseph. Loved Daddy of the Grandie Fur babies, Blue, Tara, and Chelsea. Loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. A funeral service for David will be held at the Eketahuna Community Hall, Eketahhuna, on Monday 26th June 2023, at 1pm, followed by interment at the Eketahuna Cemetery. All messages to the Shannon Family C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

STANDISH, Garth:
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Sunday 18 June 2023, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Olive for 69 years. Respected and loved father and father-in-law of Jane Greenfield and Stu, David and Karen, Glyn and Maureen, Christine and Paul Standish-Currie, Robin and Clifford Ashby, and Jennifer and Murray Nessling. Loved Granddad and great-Granddad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service for Garth will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 26 June 2023 at 1.00pm. Thanks to Westella Rest Home and Palmerston North Hospital staff for their loving care of Garth. Messages can be sent to the Standish family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

VAN DER LEE,
Christopher Te Whareumu
(Chris, DJ Styles):
Of Palmerston North. Passed away surrounded by his loving whanau, at Wellington Hospital on Saturday 17 June 2023. Aged 52 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Nicole. Loved Dad of Chad, Brandon, Jovan, Destiny, Hope, Manaia, Te Ahi Tirama, Tairea, Nga Waiata. Step-father to Alysha and Acacia, and a father figure for many. Loved by the community and his extended whanau and friends. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at Te Hotu Manawa Marae, 140-148 Maxwells Line, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 21st June 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North. Messages to the Van Der Lee/Pohe whanau, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4441.

GRIGGS, Kaye Marie:
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 8th June 2023. Dearly loved wife of Gary. Much loved mother of Steven and Ainslee. Loved Nan of her six grandchildren. According to Kaye’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Kaye’s family would like to thank all the staff at Brightwater Rest Home for the care and compassion shown to Kaye and the family.
May she rest in peace and love xxxx.

JOLL, Anne Galloway:
Of Palmerston North, formerly of Hastings. Passed away peacefully at Radius Peppertree Rest Home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday 17 June 2023. Aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Keith. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Malcolm (dec), and Raewyn and Peter Marshall. Treasured Nana of Sheree, Lisa, Jason, Bradley, Leighton, Phillippa, and Bridget, and her great-grandchildren. Messages to the Joll family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. A celebration of Anne’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 21 June 2023, at 11.00am.