Current Funerals
CARSON, Neil Alfred
On August 21 2020 peacefully at Lansdowne Park Masterton, aged 79. Dearly loved husband of Beverley. Much loved father of Gavin Carson, Leigh Carson, Sharon and Ben Lee. Loved Grandad of Olivia and Ashleigh, Alex and Sam. Best mate of Charlie Brown. Special thanks to Dr Pete Morrison, Sherrie, James and Elaine for their help over the years, and all the palliative care nurses, and the staff of Lansdowne Park for their help and compassion over the past weeks. A private service for the family was held in Masterton. Messages to the family may be sent c/- Carson family P O Box 2055 Masterton
CARR, Robert George (Bob)
Passed away on the 18th August 2020, aged 81. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Judy for 54 years. Much loved father of Rebecca and Jacqui, Dan, Nina, and Mike and loved father-in-law of Ron, Craig, Wayne and Genna. Adored Poppa of Nicole, Jordan, Dane, Chris, Ben, Christiana, Olivia, Abigail, Rion, Sophia, Huxley, Jaxson, Courtney and Gabriella. Loved by his brothers and sisters. A private service has been held.
TAWHIRI Wiremu (William) (Pop) -
ALLEN Joan Eulalie (nee Selby)
ALLEN, Kay Ngakapua (nee Nathan)
On 9 August 2020 peacefully with her family around her, she entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, aged 64. Much loved and precious wife of Graham (Sandy). The best and loyal mother and mother-in-law of Sharne and Tanja, Brian and Kathryn, Anita, Jermaine and Nadine, Terri and Wiremu. Adored Nanny and Great Nanny of her many mokopuna. Kay was a woman of great faith, an encourager, and made everyone she met feel special. Her life was a gift to this earth. She has left a legacy and an inheritance that is beyond worldly value. Her family know real love and have a hope and a future through her life lived with faith in Jesus Christ. For those wishing to visit, Kay is at 19 Puriri Cresent, Masterton. A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at Masterton Community Church, 117 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton on Thursday 13 August at 11:00am followed by private cremation.
McCARTHY, Maree Pamela Rae
On August 6th 2020 peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital. Loved mother of Marchelle and Justin. Loved nana of Rory and Stacey. Loved great nana of all her great grandchildren. A much loved sister. Messages to the family may be posted to c/- PO Box 2055 Masterton 5842. A private cremation has been held in Masterton.
HOURIGAN, Anthony (Tony) William.
On 5th August 2020 peacefully at Masterton Hospital after a short courageous battle. Husband and best friend of Lynne. Adored father of Jared and Rebecca. Son of the late Bill and Judy Hourigan. Loved brother and brother in law of Jo, Wendy and Shaun, Cheryl and Alistair. Cherished uncle of Loren, Alex, Mitchell, Cristy and Ryan. Treasured son in law of Ian and Phyllis. “A special thanks to the oncology and palliative care teams for their care and support during this time.” Messages to the Hourigan family may be posted to c/- PO Box 2055 Masterton 5842. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, Holloway St Carterton on Monday, August 10th at 1.00pm followed by a private interment.
SUTTON, William Roderick (Rod)
DUCKETT, John Edward Henry -
On 31 July 2020 at home with his family, aged 73. Dearly loved husband of Veronica (nee Dagg) for 50 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Matthew (deceased), Robert and Ye, Jeremy and Sarah, Amanda and Ross Barclay. Much loved grandad of Joel and Rocky; Stefan, Kortnii and Joe, Casey and Daniel, Jennifer, Annika, Moy and Mey; Maddison; Benjamin and Gemma. Loved great grandad of Baileigh-Rae, and Connor. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Judith and the late Eddie Stammers, Keith (deceased) and Sue Duckett, Catherine and Trevor Burkhart, Frank and Jan Duckett, Colleen and Brian Taylor, Ian and Janice Dagg, Marty and Linda Dagg, Ana and George Workman, Allison and Lisa, Yvonne Hopewell and Greg Harker. Loved uncle John to his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington free ambulance in appreciation of the many visits to John. A Service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Masterton Community Church 117 Ngaumutawa Rd Masterton on Wednesday 5th August at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. Live streaming of the service is available through Masterton Community Church Facebook page.