Current Funerals
SEYMOUR, Ross Harry
March 1925 - August 2022
Ross has happily wandered on to be with his beloved John. Up there with their dogs and hills to roam and the odd crayfish to catch. He leaves behind his wonderful wife of 63 years, Beverly and kids Geoffrey, William and Gloria, Vicki and Justine and Bayden. The grandchildren Zodia, Christopher, Brianna, Ella, Pixie, Fred, Archie, Kate, Isabella and Matilda will miss their grandad too. Funeral is at Rosewood 415 Queen Street at 11am Saturday 6th August. No flowers please - donations to the NZ Remembrance Army would be great.
PARKER, Ann
PILCHER Ross -
On July 29 2022 at Glenwood Masonic Hospital Masterton in the presence of his family. Former husband of Bernice. Loved father and father-in-law of Rick and Stephanie, Fabian and Tina, and Darrin and Angela. Loved Poppa of Nina and Conor; Ethan; Samantha and Ryan, and Ryan and Louie. Great grandfather of Reilly, Avalon, and Fergus. Loved brother of Robert, Alan, and the late Tommy, Ian, and June Fenn. A Celebration of Ross’ life will be held at 548 Paierau Road Opaki Masterton on Thursday 4 August at 12 noon. Please message the family at [email protected] with your intention to attend. The family wish to thank all those who have aided Ross during his final months, especially from Panama Village and Glenwood.
DONALDSON, Judith Lorraine (Jude, Mrs D, J.D.) nee Bird
Of Masterton on 28th July 2022, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Max. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lisa and David, Andy and Natalie, and Sarah. Beloved J.D. to Jack, Banon, Neve; Max, Kate, Nick; Conall, Sean and Saoirse. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Barb and David, Caroline and Jim, Gwyn, and the late Jan and Maurie. Loved by James, the Donaldson, Thomson, Cairns, McGuckin and Clark families, and will be missed by many more. A service to celebrate Judie’s life will be held at First Church, 90 Jellicoe Street Martinborough on Friday 5 August at 1.00pm followed by private cremation. The family wish to thank the staff at Wairarapa Hospital, Wellington Hospital ICU and Life Flight Trust for their wonderful care.
CARD, Bruce Albert
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Masterton on Wednesday 27 July 2022, in his 98th year of life. Dearly loved husband of the late Melva, much loved father of Judith Card and Jennifer Borman, father-in-law of David Borman and friend of Steve Elgar, grandfather of Bill Borman (Hamilton) and Connor Elgar (Wellington) and great grandfather of Rose and Finn Borman. Cherished son of Albert and Doris and adored brother of Zoe Thompson (Waikanae) and Betty Mitchell (Stratford) (all deceased). Special thanks to the staff of Wairarapa Hospital for their compassion and care of our father over the last two weeks. A private service has been held. Messages can be sent to 112 Cornwall Street, Masterton 5810.
STAINTON Matehaere Patihana (Matt)
HALEY, Isobel (nee Murchison).
Peacefully on 22 July 2022, aged 94. Loving wife of the late Alby. Loved mother of Duncan and Rod, loved mother and mother-in-law of Caroline and Grant, and grandma to Robbie. Was a loved sister and sister-in-law to Cathy and Eddie, Mary and Tom, Jessie and Bernie, Nancy and Alan, Betty and Mal, Margie and Reg and Colin and Margaret. Loved aunt and friend to many. A service to celebrate Isobel’s life will be held at St. Patricks Catholic Church, cnr of Queen St and Russell St, Masterton on Friday, 29th July at 1.30pm. Please note change of venue
ROBERTS, Russell John
Peacefully at Lansdowne Park Village Masterton on July 16th 2022, aged 90 years. Dearest husband of Alison. Loved dad of Eldon and Sheena, Brent and Ellen. Loved husband of the late Elva. Special grandpa of Mitchell, Fraser and Mel, Clayton and Stella; Amanda, Brayden and Jaquelyn, and Evan. “The choices you made in your lifetime bought you peace through your life and deep peace at the end of your journey” Luke 10:42. Messages to the Roberts family may be posted to c/- PO Box 2055 Masterton 5842. For those unable to attend the service will be livestreamed on oneroomstreaming.com Logon: RosewoodFH PW: PJ5WEZ A service will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen St Masterton on Tuesday 2nd August at 1.00pm followed by burial. Please note masks will be required upon entry.
HUNT, Virginia (Ginnie) nee Clayton
Peacefully surrounded by family on July 15th 2022 in Masterton, aged 95. Loved wife of the late Barry. Loved sister of Glyn and the late Bill. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Anna, Jane, Chris and Shelley and friend of Marilyn. Much loved grandmother of Jessie, Lucy, Richard and Hattie, Maddy, Jack and Dougal. Proud great grandmother of Lily and Zoe, Max and Poppy, Isobel and Georgia and Maisie. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Lansdowne Park for the loving care of Ginnie. Messages to the Hunt family may be posted to 2 Plains Ave Masterton 5810. A celebration of Ginnie’s life has been held.
WALSH, Mervyn (Merv),
On 14 July 2022 at Masterton. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth. Treasured Dad of Greg (deceased), and Carla and Richard Peck. After a long hard battle Merv is finally at peace with his beloved Ruth and son Greg. A private cremation has taken place. Messages may be sent to [email protected]
SHAND, Agnes Bryan (nee Sutherland )
TROTMAN Christopher Lionel
On 6th July 2022 at Cornwall Resthome, Masterton. Aged 73 years. Treasured husband of the late Margaret. Loved father of the late Warrick. Grandfather of Caleigh. A service will be held at St. Patricks Cathoilc Church, cnr of Queen St and Russell St, Masterton on Monday July 11th at 11.00am followed by cremation.
STEVENSON, Graeme Norris
On Saturday 2nd July 2022 peacefully at home, aged 77. Loved father and father-in-law of Tim, Nathan, Joy and Andrew Hosken, Ben and Laura, Jono and Marilyn. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved brother of Rosemary Halley. A memorial service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at Masterton Baptist Church, cnr of Renall and Chapel Streets Masterton, on Thursday 7th July at 1.00pm. All Welcome.
RODGERS, Kenneth James
Previously of Green Acres Garden, Te Ore Ore Masterton. Ken passed away peacefully at Home of Compassion Upper Hutt, his home for the last 4 years on 30th June 2022, aged 89 years. Loved Husband and Dad of Beverly (dec), Karen (Wellington) and Tony & Jane (Newcastle Australia). Special New Zealand Pop of Caitlin (Canberra) and Tim (Newcastle). Unfortunately due to international travel difficulties the service has been postponed until a later date, to be advised when known. Please send messages to [email protected]
PYE, William Horace (Bill)
GROVES, Peter William
Late of Glentarn, Blairlogie peacefully at Wairarapa Village Masterton on 29 June 2022, aged 89. Dearly loved husband of Nola, and the late Janice. Much loved father and father-in-law of Selena and Lewis Bernath, Malcolm and Carrie, Margaret and Mike McConville. Loved Pop Pete of Peter and Nicholas, and great grandad of Alice and Flynn. Loved step father of Linda and Robin Dean, and the late Gary Bilton. A loved step grandad. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen Street Masterton on Tuesday 5th July at 11.00am followed by burial at Tinui Cemetery. Peter will be resting at Glentarn for those wishing to visit on Sunday afternoon. For those unable to attend, a livestream is available on www.oneroomstreaming.com Event ID RosewoodFH Password LEE7VL
DICK, Poppy (Melva Julia) “nee Manihera”
KINVIG, Gordon Miller
On 22 June 2022 at Glenwood Hospital, Masterton, aged 74. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Anna (Masterton), Jonty (deceased), Bridget and James Young (Auckland). Treasured Gordy of Ben and Emma; Stella, Freddie and Coco. A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen Street Masterton on Tuesday 28th June at 11.00am followed by interment at Riverside Park Cemetery. A donation to Alzheimers Wairarapa can be made in Gordon’s memory at www.alzheimerswairarapa.co.nz.
SWANSON, Norma
Peacefully on 22 June 2022 at Lansdowne Park, Masterton, aged 92. Loved wife of the late Arthur. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter (deceased) and Christine, Lance and Anne (deceased), and Brian. Friend of Sue. Beloved Nana of Tony, Grant, and Kim; Sam Natasha, and Alisa; Nicola and Leah, and loved Old Nana of her great grandchildren. As was Norma’s wish a private cremation has been held. Messages C/- PO Box 7 Norsewood.
HANNAM, Keith Bernard
STUART, Jean Elizabeth
EDMONDS, Brian Mahoney
Of Masterton, on 12th June 2022 at home with his loving family around him, aged 91. Dearly loved husband of the late Mihi. Much loved Dad and Grandad of his children, grandchildren and their families, A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street Masterton tomorrow (Wednesday) 15th June at 11:00am followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery. Brian will be at home for those wishing to visit.