The Southland Times Obituaries

HAMILTON, Paul Francis: It's been 5 long years since you left us, and letting you know you have been missed every day of those 5 years. "Never Forgotten" - Jock, Raewyn, Roy and families.

NAYLOR, Lynette Olivia (Olivia): On Sunday, August 18, 2019, peacefully with family, at home in Wallacetown. The greatest mama in the world to Emilia. Dearly loved wife, best friend, teacher to Sergio. Precious youngest daughter of Patricia and the late David, and much loved...

SKERRETT, Maxwell John (Max): Passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, aged 95. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Daisy for 71 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Eve, Anna (Dunedin), Andrew and Carolyn (Christchurch). Loved and adored...

NORTH, Eileen Maryon (nee Parrott): Born October 7, 1922. Died at North Haven Hospice, Whangarei, surrounded by her family on August 18, 2019. Loved wife of Monte (deceased). Special Mum of Monte Jnr, Ruth; Rodney, Glennis; Sue, Graham; Lance, Helen and Dean (deceased). Very...

FEELY, Eleanor Mae: Born sleeping on August 19, 2019. Loved, precious daughter of Callum and Martha. A much anticipated little sister of Greta and Violet. Treasured granddaughter of Anne and Gerard McSoriley, and Lyn and Kevin Feely. Loved niece of Luke and Emma, Josie and...

HOWIE, Gordon Padget: On Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Invercargill. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ngaire. Much loved father of Ross (Australia), Roger (Rangiora), and the late Gillian. Loved father-in-law of Carol (Australia), Alison (Rangiora), Jill...

SMITH, Barry Alexander: Peacefully in the care of Hospice Southland on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Aged 87 years. Cherished husband of Pamela, and much loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Ann*, Terry and Andrea, Judy and Jack*, and Sally. Precious pop of Sam, and Sarah,...

STENTON, Noel Mervyn: After a long illness. Loved husband of the late Diana. Loved father of Michael, Sean and David. Loved grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grand great-grandchildren. As per Noel's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

FORDE, Rowana Marie: Of the Kapiti Coast. Peacefully at Eldon Lodge on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Keiran (dec), Shane, Greg, Simone and Chris, Regan and Elle, and Lisa and John. Dearly loved grandmother of Antony,...

O'CONNELL, Peter Anthony: Passed away at home surrounded by his family. Peter kindly interrupted the rugby after a courageously fought illness on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Much loved son of the late Joe and Doris O'Connell. Treasured brother and brother-in-law to Kathryn...

NEILSON, Ailsa Margaret: Peacefully at Kew hospital after a short illness on Thursday, August 15, 2019, aged 84 years. Loved wife and best friend of the late Peter Neilson. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Paulina, Sandra and Rob McMurdo. A loved nana Ailsa of...

NEWBERY, Elvia Noeline: Elvia's family wish to advise relatives and friends of her sudden passing at home on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Loving wife of the late Harry, and mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn, Auriole and Wal, Nigel and Kerry, and Kim and Pene. Adored Nanny of...