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Lesley VAN UDEN Obituary

van UDEN, Lesley Ann (Les)
(nee Dempster):
Passed away at home after a courageous battle on Friday, April 19, 2019, aged 65 years. She is finally at peace, no more pain. Adored wife and best friend of Jules, loved daughter of Gwen and the late Ron, devoted mother of Doeske and Paul, and a very special nan to Blake (Bob) and Oliver (Hoff), and loving sister of Steve. As per Lesley's wishes a private cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland, in Les' name, would be greatly appreciated and may be delivered to Avenal Park Funeral Home, 75 Fox St, Invercargill. Messages to 39 Flora Road West, Makarewa, Invercargill 9876.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savoured much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me…
God wanted me now,
He set me free.

Published by Southland Times from Apr. 24 to Apr. 27, 2019.

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Jules and family, my deepest sympathy to you old mate for the recent passing of Les,I've got great memories of our time together all those years ago.My thoughts are with you.
Ash Blair

April 30, 2019

Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time, we have such great memories of Lesley (Ma) back in the day's at PP. Sending our love and sympathy to you all xoxo

Phil & Donna Harvey

April 27, 2019

I am so sorry to read this sad news.Lesley and I were childhood friends in Wyndham many years ago and I have great memories of our growing up together,we were also almost neighbours.We lost touch with one another though.Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Christine Macgregor(Heath)

April 25, 2019

Jules, our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time with your loss of a lovely lady

John Connolly

April 24, 2019

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