Current Funerals
MEIKLE, Phyllis Jean (nee Atack)
On 9 December 2019 at Kandahar, Masterton, aged 89. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved sister of Alyson Davidson, (Masterton) the late Shirley Mitchell, the late Ngaire Williams, the late Barbara Corkill, and the late Lawrence Atack. Much loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. Loved special Mum to John Whatarau. A service to give thanks for Phyllis’ life will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen Street Masterton on Thursday 12 December at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent C/- PO Box 2055 Masterton.
WARREN Orpah Faye
PERKINS Edgar John
SHEERAN, Gary Owen
On 25th November 2019 peacefully, aged 65. Loved husband of Bubba. Loved father of Leon, Lena, Skai, and Sissy. Beloved Koro and Pa of his mokopuna. Loved brother of Patricia and Michael, Maria and Charlie, Rocky and Dot, Maureen, Michael (dec), Wyvern (dec), Thomas and Sophie, Theresa and Gavin, Caroline (dec), Julliane and Sam, and their families. Gary is at Hurunui O Rangi Marae, Gladstone where his service will be held on Thursday 28th November at 11.00am followed by burial.
ROGERS, Kevin Neale
PERRY, Donald Robert Walter
of Kaituna, Masterton - on Friday, 15th November 2019, aged 80. Loved husband of Mary; loving father of Simon and Meg; Susan and John Jolly; infant son Anthony (d), and Nicholas. Devoted Grandpa of Matthew and Caitlinn; Elizabeth, Antony and Amanda. Donald’s family wish to thank the Oncology team and hospital staff for their kindness and expertise during his last 16 years. Donations for Prostate Cancer would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Friday 22nd November at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.
BELL, Dennis Roy
RN ( HMS Kenya, Korea), also RNZN, Reg No 17940, MCPO, NZSMT, Vietnam. - On Friday, 15th November 2019, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Vivian. Loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Jan Bell, Jacqueline Bell-Walsh and Glenn Walsh, and Roslyn and Adrian Johns. Stepfather to Joy, Faith and Jevi Escanes. Loved Grandad to his five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A service for Dennis will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen Street Masterton on Tuesday 19th November at 2.00pm followed by cremation.
HODGINS, Judith Mary
JENNENS, Robert William
(of Masterton) - On November 8 2019 suddenly at Wellington Hospital, aged 69. Outstanding husband of Marjorie, and amazing and well respected father and father-in-law of William and Jacqui, Philip and Ilyse, Katie and Henry Reynolds. The best Grandad of Phoebe and Patrick; Felix and Silas. Loved brother of Brenda, and Paul, and uncle to his nieces and nephews. Respected colleague and friend to many. A Service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at St. Matthew’s Church, Church Street Masterton on Thursday November 14 at 2:00pm followed by private cremation.
HENDERSON, Maurice Clifford (Maurie)
MORGAN, David John (Dave)
SMART, Robert (Bob)
FENWICK, Gordon William
On 30th October 2019, peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital, aged 71 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Rosalie and Adam Boutcher, and Vanessa and Gerry Leishman. Beloved Grandad of Hamish, Benjamin, Madeline, Noah, Elliott, and Caroline; Felix, Oscar and Poppy. Loved Great Grandad of Ashton, Kyra, Callum, Alison and Aria. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Brenda Fenwick (Auckland). A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen Street Masterton on Tuesday 5th November at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society (Wairarapa Branch) would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 121 Masterton or left at the chapel. Messages can be left on Gordon’s tribute page www.tributes.co.nz
GUISE, Paul Warren (Guisey)
ANTELL, Peter
On 28/10/2019 peacefully passed away at Wairarapa Village Rest Home. Peter was a loved husband of Sheila and father of Allan and Claire. Loving grandad of Charlie, Crystal, Lukas and AJ. Anyone who is wanting to say their last farewells and celebrate his life, please join us at The Wairarapa Services and Citizen’s Club, Essex Street Masterton on Friday November 1 at 2:00pm. Come dressed bright and fun, to have some laughs and remember his life.
HARRIS, Margaret Helen (nee Smith)
October 27 2019 peacefully at Masterton, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm. Much loved mother of Jo Bosson (Papamoa), James (deceased), and Stuart (Gisborne). Loved Grandma of Bryce and Jo, and Great Grandma of George and Alice. Dearly loved Aunt to her nieces and nephews. A Service to give thanks for Margaret’s life will be held at St Matthews Church, Church St. Masterton on Monday 4th November at 1:00pm, followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery Returned Services Section. Messages to the family may be sent C/- P O Box 2055 Masterton.
CLINCH, Anne
On 24 October 2019 peacefully at Masterton, aged 81. Dearly loved wife and companion of the late Pat. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Graeme Bowden, Marilyn and Peter Morrison, Michael and Angela. Loved Grannie Annie of Sarah, Jack and Katrina, Grace and George, Ruby, Marc, and Blake. Great Grannie Annie of Sophia, Hunter and Spencer. A Service to give thanks for Anne’s life will be held at The Church of the Epiphany, 54 High Street Masterton on Friday 1 November at 1:00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the family may be sent C/- P O Box 2055 Masterton.