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Olive PIPER Obituary

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, aged 74 years old. "The Angels have lifted her to heaven to meet the Father". Fiercely loyal and loving wife of Richard, proud mother and mother-in-law of Antoinette and Vijai, Nick and Lisa (Sweden). Adored Narni of Dominic, Gabriel, Nicholas, Stella-Maria (Invercargill), and Jack and Sam (Sweden). Heartfelt thanks to Dr Finlayson, Margaret and the marvellous team at Calvary Hospital, and to Hospice Southland who assisted Oliveanne in her last few weeks. Thank you to all our dear friends and whānau who have supported Mum and us over the last few years. As per Ollie's wishes, her body has been bequeathed to the Otago University Anatomy Department. A memorial mass is being held on Saturday, August 12, at 1.30pm, at St Theresa of Lisieux, Invercargill. Please send any messages to [email protected], 91 Avenal Street, Invercargill 9810, or on her tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz


Published by Southland Times from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2023.

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Lindsay Frewen

September 15, 2023

Richard and family i am so sorry i didn't make Olive Anne's service mass ,I only found out today of her passing ,My dear mother Betty loved you both RIP

Chris Cahill

August 15, 2023

Saddened to read of Anne's recent death. Prayers and thoughts are with you Richard and family. Our connection with you both and of course Nick through the First Fifteen days at Saint Peter's was always appreciated, as was your support for the team. May God give you strength and peace during this sad time. Chris and Catherine Cahill

Barbara Skerrett

August 12, 2023

Our heartfelt sorrow at the passing of beautiful, beautiful Oliveanne. Our love and blessings, Barbara, Asher, and Delaney xxx (I am legally blind and therefore Delaney has written this for me. There by the grace of God go I).

Jenny Brown

August 12, 2023

Sending our deepest condolences to you all

Simon Mcmillan

August 12, 2023

Best wishes and much love to you all. Oliveanne was such a positive person and someone who easily embraced those around her. She always had a hug to give and a kind word to say. Simon and Sylvia Mcmillan and Judith Mcmillan (nee Piper)

Lynette & Geoff McCullough (nee Brennan)

August 12, 2023

Sending loving thoughts to all Oliveanne´s family at this difficult time. Memories of a cousin with a big heart & bright smile.

Pat Cronin

August 11, 2023

My deepest sympathy to you all on this sad time.She was such a lovely lady.Memoties are precious.

Nic tohiariki

August 10, 2023

Super sad to hear of Oliveannes passing and sending much love to you all, will always remember her beautiful smile and kindness.
Love Wi-Richard and Nicola Tohiariki

Andrae Gold

August 10, 2023

a treasured member of our bookclub before shifting back up north. I loved the Himalayan Lily gifted to me for the garden.
so sorry to hear this news, my condolences to all the family.

Tina Birch-Schuck

August 10, 2023

Bless this beautiful soul She had such a Generous and Gentle Heart. And her huge beautiful smile warmed the hearts of so many.
I feel very blessed to have known Oliveanne, I have such fond memories of her.
She is a True Angel.
May she rest in the heavens above with her beloved Father.
My love and thoughts are with Dear Richard and Family

Sonia Payne

August 10, 2023

So sorry to read of Ollie's passing. She was a beautiful, vivacious, generous, caring lady with such a gorgeous smile.She lit up any room she went into with her joy and positivity. She will be a huge loss to you all. Fly free Ollie and know you will never be forgotten. Rest easy sweet lady.xx

Annette Gunther

August 10, 2023

Seeply saddened to read of Olive Anne's passing. It brought back many pleasant memories.
Annette Gunther

Christine and Wayne Keith

August 10, 2023

Sending our condolences and Christian love to you Richard and families Olive was that always shining light at your Glengarry chemist when we first met you in the 80s .rest in peace

Georgina Ellis

August 9, 2023

Deepest sympathy Antoinette and to the rest of your whanau
Georgina and Ian Ellis

Moana

August 9, 2023

To Olive Ann Piper and Family
Sendy my loving thought at this sad
time,just a beautiful person,always remember growing up in Glegarry
the love and support you gave our family. You will always be remembered.
Moana Kennedy ( nee O'Rourke )

Habitat for Humanity Invercargill

August 9, 2023

Olive Anne Piper
Habitat for Humanity Invercargill remembers with appreciation, Olive Anne, as a Former Board Member, Family Selection Committee Member and A Woman of Wisdom

Margaret Dolphin

August 9, 2023

So very sorry to read of Olive Anne´s death. She was a kind and caring lady as well as being helpful at Glengarry Pharmacy. RIP
Margaret Dolphin

Ian Reeves

August 9, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Helen Cummings

August 9, 2023

Wonderful memories of a great neighbor and friend of Olive-Anne and Richard and family. Rest in peace.
John and Helen Cummings and family, Christchurch.

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