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Nola (Nola Calvert) KINGDON

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Invercargil, Southland

Nola KINGDON Obituary

Passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Monday, February 5 2024, aged 74 years. Devoted and dearly loved wife of Rex (Invercargill), loved mother of Susan Keys (Christchurch), and mother and mother-in-law of Nick and Rose Calvert (Christchurch). Loved Nola of Paul and Racquel Kingdon (Mokoreta) and Micaela and Sam Riley (Invercargill). Loved Nan and Nola of Silas, Zavier, Leo, Laura, Luke, Rebekah, Sophie, Lachie, and Meg.

"Grief is the price of love."

A service to celebrate Nola's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, February 8, at 1.30pm, a private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nola's memory for Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Kathy, Hospice Southland, and District Nurses. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries Page and click the link on Nola's page. Messages to 94 Exmouth Street, Invercargill 9810.


Published by Southland Times from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2024.

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Liam Calder

February 26, 2024

In the short time I knew Nola at Reportary, she became a rock we could all fall back on. She was the one who would never shy away from a chat or a cup of tea. Thabm you Nola for talking and making yourself know at my first audition.

Lots of love to the family

Dorita Mangu

February 14, 2024

So sorry to read of Nola's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family. Nola so loved to get into a bit of mischief, especially on those Rock n Roll trips up North. She was always so much fun.
Rest in peace Nola.
Dorita, Wayne and family.

Nick Calvert

February 10, 2024

Neil & Rose

February 9, 2024

Our heartfelt ocondolences to Rex and families.
A lovely lady with a beautiful soul gone to soon.
Treasured memories of Nola xx

Neil & Rose Brownridge

Maria Muir

February 8, 2024

Heartfelt condolences to Rex and families.A caring lovely friend fly on eagles wings Nola.
I was so pleased to catch up with youat Rock & Roll high tea.
Rest in peace .

Diane Peterson

February 8, 2024

So sad to read of Nola´s passing today and my deepest sympathy to Rex, Susan, Nick and families
A vibrant caring friend and always first to help others. She will be so missed by many people. We had lots of years of friendship during good and hard times. Rest In Peace, all the pain is gone now. The last conversation we had was just after her wedding and shewas just so happy

Monique Morton

February 7, 2024

A.wonderful lady! Death leaves a hole no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal. Rest in peace Nola - The Morton family

Lyall Bacon

February 7, 2024

Our deepest condolences to you, Rex, and your family and to you both, Nick and Susan, and your families. And to the sisterhood. Nola will be so missed. I came to live with Nola as an employee but she became so much more than that. A good friend over the years. Nola was such a warm and welcoming person and was always happy to see me and my family when we returned to New Zealand to visit. We will remember her fondly.
Lyall and Lauren

David and Jeanette Williamson

February 7, 2024

Sad to hear of Nola's passing. To Rex and Nola's families please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Stuart Ogilvy

February 7, 2024

Condolence to Rex and family another Star in the sky fly high and bright

Brenda Church

February 7, 2024

Will always remember how willing with love and guidance you shared your love for patchwork.
My thoughts are with family to guide them through this time of loss of someone so loved and special.
Brenda Church

Evelyn Straka

February 6, 2024

Lots of fabulous memories of the times we spent together amongst the sisterhood.
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. The love and care she was given by family over the last few months has been amazing. So pleased I was able to spend time with Nola and Rex recently. A special time.
Love Evelyn (née Shirley) and Barry Straka

MARGARET KEELTY

February 6, 2024

our thoughts are with you all at this sad time trevor and margaret keelty

Leanne Parker

February 6, 2024

Nola, such a short trip that has taken you so quick I know you are no longer hurting. I know you left with things you had not completed. I know you wish to share so much more of your love, but everyone close to you also knows they were loved. Susan and Nick the loss of your mother is hard healing is a process help each other and Rex I know a large gap is now in your life. These are the times being so far away hurts so much.
Sending hugs and kisses to you all
Leanne. Gold Coast Australia

Maree and Brian McKinnel

February 6, 2024

Dear Rex, Nola's sisters and children,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you all losing your dear Nola.
The love and care you surrounded her with during her illness was wonderful.
Do take comfort from all the special memories she has left us all with.

Raewyn Murphy

February 6, 2024

My thoughts are with the family and love ones
Nola was a wonderful member of the Southland Mammography Trust.
Have wonderful memories of our time together

Karen Birch

February 6, 2024

Will miss you so much - give Merv a big hug from me

February 7, 2024

Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Tom and Peg Shirley. Treasured sister, sister-in-law and friend of Joy and Murray Leach (Alexandra), Pam and Kevin Fiveash (Gore), Lynne and Barry Stevenson (Lumsden), Beccy Shirley (Christchurch), Warren and Katherine Kingdon (Mapua), Elaine and Peter* Carnie (Invercargill), Raeleen Allison, and Bob Allison (Pine Bush). Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews and their families.

"Dancing into the sunset."

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