The Lychway

MARCHANT, Lois Fay:
Passed away peacefully on 10 June 2023 in the presence of her beloved husband Bruce. Dearly loved Mum of David and Angela and their partners. Loved Nanny of Joshua, Luke, and Lily. Lois’ family would like to thank the St John Ambulance and all the staff at Palmerston North Hospital for all their loving care of Lois. Lois’ funeral service will be held on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at The Lychway Funeral Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, at 1.00pm, followed by her burial at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North. Donations to St John Ambulance may be left in the Chapel foyer. Lois’ family ask that you please wear something bright and colourful to her service.

RASMUSSEN, Sven:
13.4.1933 – 4.6.2023
Passed away peacefully at Willard Home in Palmerston North. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Clarice Weston-Webb and Beverly Rasmussen. Loved father of Leslie and Naomi, Julianne, Lise, Tony and Janine, and Deborah. Treasured Grandad of Paul, Katrina, Daniel, Dana and Alex. A service to celebrate Sven’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 8 June 2023 at 12.00pm. Messages to the Rasmussen family can be sent to PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

ALLTREE, Robert Edward:
Aged 62 years. Passed away suddenly. Much loved son of Graeme & Margaret, brother of Helenmary & Alan & Suzanne. Father of Scott, Jessica & Kate. Grandad Bob to Penelope & George and friend to many. A private family service will be held, followed by a celebration of his life, at the Rose & Crown on Wednesday 7 June 2023 from 2.00pm onwards.

HENDERSON, Gillian
(nee Cohr):
Of Palmerston North. On Thursday 1st June 2023, (peacefully) at Chiswick Park Life Care, Palmerston North. Aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Peter. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Fiona, Linda, and the late Andrea. Much loved grandmother of Liam and Hayden. A special thankyou to the wonderful staff at Karina Lifecare for their loving care of Gillian. A service to celebrate Gillian’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 6th June 2023, at 1.30pm. All messages to the Henderson family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

Lee, Stephen Paterson (Steve).

Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Arohanui Hospice on Sunday 28 May 2023. Aged 65 years. Treasured and loving husband of Vicki. Loved Dad of Michael and Laura, John and Georgia, and Frankie dog. Adored Grandad of Maggie. Loved brother of Chris, Peter, Wendy, and Ange. In lieu of flowers, a donation made to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left in the chapel foyer. Messages to the Lee family C/- PO Box 1014 Palmerston North 4440. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street Palmerston North. On Friday 2 June 2023 at 1.00pm.  ‘No Regrets, Be Proud’ and as Steve would always say ‘It is what it is’.

OLIVER, Jeffrey Paul:
23.9.1969 – 24.5.2023
Of Palmerston North, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Jeffrey passed away suddenly. Aged 53 years. Dearly Loved son of Pam and Jim, and brother of Angela and Bruce. Favourite Uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and a special friend to many. A service to celebrate Jeffrey’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. All messages to the Oliver Family c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

DANN, Joan:
Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at Brightwater Home on Monday 22 May 2023. Aged 93 years. Wife of the late Warren. Mother of Janette, Graham, and David (dec). Grandmother of 5 and Great-grandmother of 10. A special thanks to the caring staff of Willard Home for their love and care of Joan for the last 12 years. Messages to the Dann family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. A private service for Joan has been held.

AUSTIN, Adam Kelly:
Passed away peacefully at home, aged 56 years. Dearly loved partner of Glenn. Beloved son of the late Dick and Shirley Austin. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Charlie Cockrell, a fun uncle to Brad, Emma and Leigh and cherished by his extended family. Respected by his special friend Paul Perrone. Also, by his mates in Nelson, Wellington and Rotorua, they will know who they are. Adored by his fur babies Tula, Bowie and Bodie. A service for Adam will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 19 May 2023 at 1.00pm. Messages can be sent to the Austin family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

WOOLFORD, Robin James:
Of Palmerston North. Rob died at home on Saturday morning, 29th April, aged 67. He was so loved by his partner Colleen Stanaway, his daughters Wendy Watson, Nicola Wysocki, and Tracey Johns and their husbands Dom, Allan and Allan, his stepsons Chris Thompson and partner Anna Tate, and Evan Thompson, his grandchildren Josh, Brodie and Deanna, Nakita and George, and Kayden, Dylan and Maya, Keira and Bailey, and Pippa. And by his great-granddaughters Ayla and Ariya. A service for Rob will take place at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 4th May at 2.00pm. Rob’s service will also be livestreamed, please contact the family directly for the link. All messages to the Family C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

BILLINGTON, Allen Charles:
Passed away on Friday 28 April 2023 at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband to Betty, loved father of Tony (deceased) and Peter and Tracey; and Grandad to Sophie. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Joan (Perth), Gary and Karen, Colin (deceased) and Jan. A service for Allen will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 4 May 2023 at 11.00am. Messages can be sent to the Billington family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.