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Merle Donnell
12 Jun 1929 – 19 Oct 2017, aged 88
"DONNELL Merle On 19 October 2017. Grant, Susie and Tina announce the passing of their dearly loved mother. Beloved wife of the late Hilton. Cherished Nana of Jareth, Ben, Erin, Jaime, Rowan, Kat
Sally McKellar
9 Jul 1943 – 8 Dec 2017, aged 74
"McKellar Sally A celebration of Sally's life will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Thursday 14 December 2017 at 10am. In lieu of f
Murray Linnell
17 Jun 1962 – 11 Apr 2020, aged 57
"Passed away suddenly on 11 April 2020. Loved father of Nicole and Stephanie; son of Carol and the late Trevor; brother and brother-in-law of Karen and Greg, Brent and Kathy; uncle of Melissa, Bradl
George Davies
29 Oct 1934 – 24 Jun 2017, aged 82
"Service No. 14226 Royal NZ Navy. Passed away on 24 June 2017. Loving husband of Rose for 60 years. Much loved Father of Linda, Peter and Kevin. Cherished Poppa to 9 and Gramps to 6. "Much lov
Jan Malloy
3 Oct 1945 – 16 Jan 2020, aged 74
"MOLLOY Janet Therese (Jan); Passed away 16 January 2020, at North Shore hospital after a short illness, surrounded by loving family. Beloved daughter of Joan and the late Patrick, and sister and sist
Betty Wiltshire
7 Mar 1927 – 23 Jul 2017, aged 90
WILTSHIRE Betty Adelaide
Rene Dunn
17 Nov 1941 – 23 Mar 2020, aged 78
Rene Dunn A private cremation has been held.
Joy Fransham
23 Sept 1924 – 9 Apr 2022, aged 97
"I Feel The Winds of God Today I feel the winds of God today; today my sail I lift, though heavy oft with drenching spray and torn with many a rift; if hope would light the water’s crest,and Chri
Klaus Fink
5 Mar 1951 – 29 May 2020, aged 69
Klaus Fink Passed away on 29 May 2020. At Klaus' request a private family cremation has been held.
Brenda Reardon
4 Aug 1976 – 1 Dec 2020, aged 44
"Reardon, Brenda Joy Beloved wife to Gavin, treasured mother to Zach, Cameron and Liam, sister to Dianna and daughter to Barbara and the late Alan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the afternoo
Olive Stockton
14 Jun 1927 – 2 Apr 2020, aged 92
Remembered With Love.
Catherine Durbridge
13 Jan 1943 – 12 Apr 2022, aged 79
"On Tuesday 12th April 2022, at Regency Rest Home & Hospital. After a brave battle. Aged 79. Treasured Mother of Elizabeth (Dec) and Martin. Beloved Sister of Alison, Margaret, Heather, Betty and
Deirdre Simanke
20 May 1941 – 17 Sept 2019, aged 78
"Deirdre Simanke Passed away suddenly but peacefully after a short illness accompanied by her family on Tuesday 17 September 2019. Much loved wife to Gerhard. Mother and mother in law to Dominique,
Shona Cooper
10 Jan 1934 – 13 Dec 2020, aged 86
"COOPER Shona Louise, Passed peacefully, after a short illness, with her family at her side at her Torbay home on Sunday 13 December, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Selwyn Cooper. Much loved mo
Stephen Tully
6 Sept 1943 – 5 Apr 2021, aged 77
A service to celebrate Stephen's life will be held on Monday 12 April at 3.30 pm
Paul Mangos
29 Jan 1943 – 27 Feb 2018, aged 75
"MANGOS Paul Peacefully at North Shore Hospital on Tuesday 27 February 2018 with those who loved him by his side after a long courageously fought battle with cancer. Loved husband and soul mate o
Peter Sandlant
9 Apr 1930 – 6 Jul 2017, aged 87
"SANDLANT, Peter Walker. Aged 87, much loved husband of Dawn, father of Richard and Tony, Pop for Julia and Natalie. Died peacefully at North Shore Hospital on Thursday 6 July 2017. Loved and misse
Marion Holloway
27 May 1938 – 25 Jul 2017, aged 79
"Passed away suddenly at home on 25 July 2017, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of Ian for 55 years. Loved mum of Graeme and Robyn, Lynette and Troy. Gran of Kendra, Mitchell, Natasha, Scott and Casey. "W
Pamela Lannie
28 Apr 1956 – 18 Oct 2017, aged 61
" Our beautiful friend Pam, passed away at 1.30am on Wednesday 18 October 2017, after a short, brave struggle in the wonderfully supportive North Shore Hospital CCU and ICU. Her treasured family
Mavis Rewita
24 Sept 1934 – 9 Nov 2017, aged 83
"A service for Mavis will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Sunday 12th of November at 10.30am."
Pamela Ogier
17 Nov 1931 – 28 Aug 2018, aged 86
"Pamela Ogier Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday 28 August 2018. Loved wife of the late Arthur. Cherished Mother and Mother-in-law to Peter and Debbie; Judith and Malcolm; S
Mary Bell
13 Aug 1926 – 21 Dec 2017, aged 91
"Mary Elizabeth Bell Born 13 August 1926 Hereford, England Died 21 December 2017 Auckland, New Zealand Aged 91 years"
Benson Mason
28 Apr 1920 – 16 Aug 2019, aged 99
"Ben will be sadly missed by his friends and family. A celebration of Ben's life will be held on Tuesday 27 August at 10am at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock
Kevin Waru
20 Sept 1957 – 10 Dec 2017, aged 60
"Peacefully but unexpectedly at home, on 11th December, 2017; aged 60 years. Much loved soulmate of Selena. Treasured father to Benjamin, and Daniel. Father-in-law to Verity, and Samantha. Beloved gra
William Plunkett
20 Jan 1949 – 11 Feb 2018, aged 69
"Plunkett, William (Bill) JP Passed away 11 February 2018, peacefully after a long illness. Much loved husband of Yvette and father of Rebecca and the late Jon and granddad to Liam. Loved son of Mary
Angela O'Dwyer-Shirley
23 Sept 1966 – 22 Aug 2017, aged 50
"O'DWYER-SHIRLEY Angela Patricia On the 22nd August 2017, after a short illness and surrounded by her family, Angela went to her peace. Much beloved mother of Peyton and daughter of James and El
Graeme Rutherford
1 Jan 1900 – 1 Jan 1800
"RUTHERFORD Graeme John, Tragically as the result of an accident on the 18 January 2021. Beloved husband and soul mate of Debbie. Loving father and father-in-law of Tom and Allisha and Grandad (Cupp
Annette Heather
18 Sept 1938 – 9 Oct 2018, aged 80
"Dearly loved wife of the late Max. Loving mother of Christine and Michael, and partner Yolande. "
Nancy Evans
16 May 1926 – 15 Apr 2021, aged 94
"Passed away peacefully on 15 April in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul. Much loved step mum of Phil and Donna, Maggie, Glyn and Janice, Janet and Errol and Linda. Treasured sister o
Erla Grant
9 Feb 1935 – 9 Nov 2017, aged 82
"GRANT Erla Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Fairview Hospital Care on Thursday 9th November 2017,after her long battle with cancer, aged 82. Much loved mother of Greg and Michael, mother- i
Lois McKinlay
7 Dec 1945 – 12 May 2019, aged 73
"MCKINLAY, Lois Lynn. After her six year battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospice on 12 May 2019, surrounded by her three caring daughters, Tracy, Ange and Karen. Her big
Moira O'Brien
4 Jan 1939 – 4 Sept 2017, aged 78
"Passed away peacefully after a short illness on September 04, 2017. Wife to Mick (deceased), loved mother to Louisa, Michael and Kathleen, Nana to Jessica, Michael, Summer and Conner. Close companion
Mac Nell
19 Jul 1935 – 14 Oct 2019, aged 84
"Mac Nell Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday 14 October 2019. Husband of the late Norma. Much loved Dad of Greg and Debra. "Will be sadly missed by his family" A ser
Pamela Glanfield
24 Feb 1937 – 15 Nov 2017, aged 80
"GLANFIELD, Pamela Ann Lawson. Peacefully on Wednesday 15th November 2017 at North Shore Hospice. Devoted wife of Stuart and loving mother of Nicholas, Brendan and Mathew. Mother-in- law to Tania,
Jeffrey Lamb
4 Oct 1957 – 8 Dec 2018, aged 61
"Passed away peacefully at Harbour Hospice North Shore on 8 December 2018. Soulmate of Lisa Thorburn, beloved son of Val and the late Trevor, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Carol and John C
Anne Murphy
26 Jan 1952 – 17 Aug 2018, aged 66
"Passed away on Friday 17th August 2018, in North Shore Hospital, aged 66 years. Loved daughter of Pat and Stan (both deceased). Treasured sister of Jim, Mary, and Paul. A service to celebrate Anni
Henry Street
6 Sept 1923 – 19 Oct 2019, aged 96
"STREET, Henry Charles (Chas) Passed away peacefully on October 19 2019 in his 97th year. Fiercely Independent til the end. Much loved husband to the late Maureen , father to Mike and Carol, and fa
Janice Vaughan
14 Dec 1938 – 27 Mar 2020, aged 81
"Vaughan, Janice Mary. On Thursday the 27th March 2020, peacefully at North Shore Hospital after a short illness, aged 81. Dearly loved wife of Graham and adored mother and mother-in-law of Deborah an
Shellie Burnett
14 Apr 1958 – 13 Oct 2019, aged 61
"Passed away peacefully on 13 October 2019 aged 61, at North Shore Hospice, with family by her side. Dedicated nurse for over 40 years. Dearly loved daughter of Jean, and family. Will be sadly mis
Hans-Georg Kunath
24 Mar 1936 – 31 Oct 2019, aged 83
SPECIAL MEMORIES Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile If only we could have you back For just a little while Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do You a
Peter Christie
17 Dec 1960 – 14 Jun 2019, aged 58
"“If you listen, You will hear The silent voice Of divinity itself. That you are Eternal. That you are Upon the wheel of Life. That you were never born And can never die.” "
Michael Harkins
21 Jul 1973 – 23 Oct 2020, aged 47
"HARKINS Michael Paul Tragically taken too soon, Friday 23 October 2020. Much loved son of Mike and Pat. Dearly loved Brother of Maria and Trish, and Brother in law of Anthony. Loving uncle of Emil
Stephen Sullivan
28 Nov 1962 – 31 May 2019, aged 56
"Stephen Mark Sullivan Died peacefully surrounded by his family after a short illness on Friday 31 May 2019. Adored husband of Toni. Wonderful Dad of Elyse and James, and Hadleigh. Loving Grandad
Roger Dick
8 Oct 1939 – 20 Mar 2022, aged 82
"DICK Roger Leslie, Warrant Officer RNZN 15578. On 20 March 2022 at Forrest Hill Hospital aged 82 years. Dearly loved Husband of Isobel and loved father of Carolyne and Cameron. A service for Roger wi
Betsy Kell
25 Jul 1919 – 19 Mar 2022, aged 102
"KELL, Betsy (Betty) On 19 March 2022, at Rosedale Village aged 102 years. Loved Wife of the late Dawson and previously to the late Holger Jensen. A loved Mother of Graham, Lynette, Brian and the lat
Christopher Davis
29 Oct 1953 – 27 Feb 2022, aged 68
Remembered with Love.
Eric Wilkes
19 Jun 1927 – 1 Nov 2020, aged 93
"Eric Wilkes Beloved husband to Marion for 61 years. Adored father of Judith, Ruth, John and Kevin. Much loved and respected Grandad and Great Grandad. Walked into Jesus' arms on November 1, 2020,
Maurice Mayclair
2 Aug 1953 – 24 Aug 2021, aged 68
"Maurice Mayclair, passed away suddenly on 24 August 2021 leaving a huge gap in our lives. Loved partner of Faye. Missed by family and friends. Memorial service to be advised. "
Patricia Habgood
3 Aug 1930 – 21 Apr 2021, aged 90
"Habgood Pat Born 3 August 1930 Dearly loved wife of Mike for 66 years. Passed away peacefully on 21 April 2021 aged 90 years. Beloved Mum of Gail and Marc. Much loved by her grandchildren and gr
Charlie O'Dwyer
6 Feb 1966 – 19 Mar 2021, aged 55
A service to celebrate Charlie's life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services on Wednesday 24 March 2021
Mark Tansley
27 Apr 1939 – 19 Mar 2021, aged 81
A service to celebrate Mark's life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services on Thursday 25 March at 3.30 pm.
Brian Smith
23 Apr 1934 – 1 Apr 2021, aged 86
"SMITH, Brian Cecil (Bill) 161 Batt NZ Army and RNZN 818861. Passed away peacefully on 1 April 2021 at North Shore Hospital. Much loved husband of the late Janet. Loved father of Bill and Lynette; K
William Gilchrist
4 Aug 1926 – 5 Apr 2021, aged 94
"On 5 April 2021, passed away suddenly. Much loved father of Ged and Dave. Cherished grandad of Dom, Chloe, Elise and Anna. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of
Joan Robertson
25 Oct 1929 – 14 Aug 2018, aged 88
"Robertson Joan Passed away peacefully on 14 August 2018, aged 88. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Phil, Lesley and John, Paul and Joanne. Grann
Lesley Bailey
24 Oct 1938 – 10 Apr 2021, aged 82
"BAILEY, Lesley Born October 24, 1938 - Passed away on Saturday 10 April 2021. Wife of the late Lynton Bailey. Much loved Mum of Rosalind, Christopher, Kathryn and Nicholas. Loving Nan to Jackson
Alison Francis
26 Nov 1953 – 10 Oct 2020, aged 66
"Alison Rosemary Francis Slipped away peacefully on Saturday 10 October 2020. Cherished wife to Gavin. Mother and mother-in-law to Callum and Lantana; Duncan and Katrina. Grandma to Ivy; Donovan an
Lesley Herbert
28 Jul 1923 – 7 Sept 2017, aged 94
"WRNZ615. Passed away on 7 September 2017. Loving wife of the late Bryan and loving mother of Bronwyn and Peter, Blake and Judy, Richard and Susan, Anna and Brian, Jane, and Andrew. Adored Nana and
Ian Burrows
24 Mar 1941 – 19 Sept 2017, aged 76
"BURROWS Ian William On 19 September 2017, peacefully at Northhaven Hospital. Much loved husband of Diane. Treasured Dad of Alene, Nicole and Megan and father-in-law Paul, Matt and Martin. Loved Gran
Gloria Ainsworth
16 Apr 1946 – 24 Feb 2018, aged 71
"Ainsworth, Gloria Margaret (nee Jackson) On February 24 2018, late of Glenfield. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Shaun, loved mother of Carla and Nick, mother-in-law of Craig and Leah, loved Nana
Holly Turnbull
5 Aug 1977 – 11 Nov 2018, aged 41
"A Celebration of Holly's life will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road Albany on Friday 16 November 2018 at 10am folowed by a private cremation."
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