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Karina Bolesworth
(nee McIntyre).
Passed peacefully at home on September 18, 2019, aged 78.
Loved wife of the late Jack Bolesworth. Dearly loved mother of John, Bronwyn, Erroll, Sean, and Stephanie. Cherished by her many grandchildren. Loved sister of Peter, and the late Ginny.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Munroe Street, Napier on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11am followed by interment at Western Hills Cemetery.
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Service to be held on
24 Sep 2019 at 11:00 AM.
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Karina Bolesworth
(nee McIntyre).
Passed peacefully at home on September 18, 2019, aged 78.
Loved wife of the late Jack Bolesworth. Dearly loved mother of John, Bronwyn, Erroll, Sean, and Stephanie. Cherished by her many grandchildren. Loved sister of Peter, and the late Ginny.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Munroe Street, Napier on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11am followed by interment at Western Hills Cemetery.
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Service to be held on
24 Sep 2019 at 11:00 AM.
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Karina Bolesworth
Constance Mary Jessep
(nee Davis).
On September 16, 2019 peacefully with family present, aged 90.
Dearly loved wife of the late Percy.
Much loved mother of Diana and Bruce Ellingham, Mark and Jane, Ruth, and the late Miriam, Donald, Stephen, Hugh, and Megan. Much loved Gran to her nine grandchildren and four great grandsons.
“Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same.”
Constance’s life of service and giving was celebrated at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Tennyson Street, Napier on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 12 noon followed by interment at Eskdale Cemetery.
Service
Service was held on
20 Sep 2019 at 12:00 PM.
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Sonia Mackenzie 18 Sep 2019
Deepest sympathy to Constance's family
I have spent many happy times with her while working with the Red Cross
She was a lovely person and a good friend
Sonia
Constance Mary Jessep
(nee Davis).
On September 16, 2019 peacefully with family present, aged 90.
Dearly loved wife of the late Percy.
Much loved mother of Diana and Bruce Ellingham, Mark and Jane, Ruth, and the late Miriam, Donald, Stephen, Hugh, and Megan. Much loved Gran to her nine grandchildren and four great grandsons.
“Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same.”
Constance’s life of service and giving was celebrated at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Tennyson Street, Napier on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 12 noon followed by interment at Eskdale Cemetery.
Service
Service was held on
20 Sep 2019 at 12:00 PM.
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Sonia Mackenzie 18 Sep 2019
Deepest sympathy to Constance's family
I have spent many happy times with her while working with the Red Cross
She was a lovely person and a good friend
Sonia
Constance Mary Jessep
Daphne Ellen Diggins
(formerly Wright) (nee Matthews).
Aged 93 years. Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2019.
Dearly loved wife of Garry. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Anna and Robert Ellingham, Robyn and the late James Thompson, Lester and Marie Wright, Gavin and Judy Wright, Sean and Philippa Wright. Amazing Grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Thank you to the Alzheimer’s Society for the work they do to assist in the quality of life of individuals and families. Thank you to Dr. Ronelle Brits for her support of Daphne over the years. Special thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at Atawhai Rest Home and Village.
A strong woman all her life.
A celebration of Daphne’s life was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11am followed by private cremation.
A tribute to Daphne or messages to her family can be left via www.dunstall.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
16 Sep 2019 at 11:00 AM.
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Sonia MacKenzie 18 Sep 2019
Deepest sympathy to the family
Daphne lived near me for some years up the Dartmoor Road. Her Mother made my wedding cake and I recall being fascinated by her fathers ability to get on and off his horse with a crutch. At the time I lived near Pongaroa. Anna, you will be very sad.
A big hug from Sonia
Daphne Ellen Diggins
(formerly Wright) (nee Matthews).
Aged 93 years. Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2019.
Dearly loved wife of Garry. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Anna and Robert Ellingham, Robyn and the late James Thompson, Lester and Marie Wright, Gavin and Judy Wright, Sean and Philippa Wright. Amazing Grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Thank you to the Alzheimer’s Society for the work they do to assist in the quality of life of individuals and families. Thank you to Dr. Ronelle Brits for her support of Daphne over the years. Special thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at Atawhai Rest Home and Village.
A strong woman all her life.
A celebration of Daphne’s life was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11am followed by private cremation.
A tribute to Daphne or messages to her family can be left via www.dunstall.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
16 Sep 2019 at 11:00 AM.
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Sonia MacKenzie 18 Sep 2019
Deepest sympathy to the family
Daphne lived near me for some years up the Dartmoor Road. Her Mother made my wedding cake and I recall being fascinated by her fathers ability to get on and off his horse with a crutch. At the time I lived near Pongaroa. Anna, you will be very sad.
A big hug from Sonia
Daphne Ellen Diggins
Lawrence Patrick Hagen
Passed away peacefully at Hastings Soldiers Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on September 12, 2019. Aged 89 years. Loved husband of the late Audrey. Loved father of Christine, Robert and Bronwyn, Dean, and Debbie and Joe. Loved granddad of 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Special thanks to Mahana Club and to all the staff at Roseanne’s Resthome.
A service for Laurie was held at St Lukes Anglican Church, Vigor Brown Street, Napier on Saturday September 14, 2019 at 1:30pm. Followed by private cremation.
All tributes to Laurie or messages for his family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
14 Sep 2019 at 01:30 PM.
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Lawrence Patrick Hagen
Passed away peacefully at Hastings Soldiers Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on September 12, 2019. Aged 89 years. Loved husband of the late Audrey. Loved father of Christine, Robert and Bronwyn, Dean, and Debbie and Joe. Loved granddad of 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Special thanks to Mahana Club and to all the staff at Roseanne’s Resthome.
A service for Laurie was held at St Lukes Anglican Church, Vigor Brown Street, Napier on Saturday September 14, 2019 at 1:30pm. Followed by private cremation.
All tributes to Laurie or messages for his family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
14 Sep 2019 at 01:30 PM.
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Lawrence Patrick Hagen
Judith Marion Sellar
nee Workman
Passed away peacefully on September 5, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends.
Dearly loved partner of Danny Lavery, and wife of the late Ray Sellar.
Dearly loved mum of Vicki and Conrad, and Clayton.
Step-mum of Kim and Vern, Keren and Nick, and Philip and Susan.
Cherished Nana Judith of all her grandchildren.
Loved sister and sister in law of Ian and Margaret, John, and the late Anne and Dennis.
A celebration of Judith’s life was held at The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Friday September 13, 2019 at 1pm. Followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Stroke Foundation was collected. Messages to the family or tributes to Judith may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted to The Sellar Family C/- PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
13 Sep 2019 at 01:00 PM.
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Judith Marion Sellar
nee Workman
Passed away peacefully on September 5, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends.
Dearly loved partner of Danny Lavery, and wife of the late Ray Sellar.
Dearly loved mum of Vicki and Conrad, and Clayton.
Step-mum of Kim and Vern, Keren and Nick, and Philip and Susan.
Cherished Nana Judith of all her grandchildren.
Loved sister and sister in law of Ian and Margaret, John, and the late Anne and Dennis.
A celebration of Judith’s life was held at The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Friday September 13, 2019 at 1pm. Followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Stroke Foundation was collected. Messages to the family or tributes to Judith may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted to The Sellar Family C/- PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
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Service was held on
13 Sep 2019 at 01:00 PM.
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Judith Marion Sellar
Iris Maud Gallete
Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Colwyn House surrounded by family. Aged 80 years.
Dearly loved wife of Nicholas.
Loved mother and mother in-law of George and Bibi, Zoie (Deceased) Lisa and Ben, Justin (Deceased).
Loved by her grandchildren Anzac and Grace, Kyra, Caitlin and Zavier. Beloved sister to Phyllis and Olive (Deceased). A special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Colwyn House for their kind care and support.
A service for Iris was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 10am followed by private cremation.
In lieu of flowers a donation in Iris’s memory to the Neurological Foundation was collected at the service.
A tribute to Iris or messages to her family may be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o Po Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
13 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM.
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Iris Maud Gallete
Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Colwyn House surrounded by family. Aged 80 years.
Dearly loved wife of Nicholas.
Loved mother and mother in-law of George and Bibi, Zoie (Deceased) Lisa and Ben, Justin (Deceased).
Loved by her grandchildren Anzac and Grace, Kyra, Caitlin and Zavier. Beloved sister to Phyllis and Olive (Deceased). A special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Colwyn House for their kind care and support.
A service for Iris was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 10am followed by private cremation.
In lieu of flowers a donation in Iris’s memory to the Neurological Foundation was collected at the service.
A tribute to Iris or messages to her family may be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o Po Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
13 Sep 2019 at 10:00 AM.
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Iris Maud Gallete
Krystyna Emilia Paine
PAINE, Krystyna Emilia
05.10.1940 – 02.09.2019
“Ty jeste? moim skarbem najdro?szym na ?wiecie”
You are my darling, my dearest in all the world
It is with much sadness that we have to say goodbye to our Krystyna – darling wife of
Alan ‘Taffy’ Paine for 54 years, mother to Katarzyna (Kasha) Laverick and Jeanette
Paine, mother in law to Harry Laverick and Richard Gordon, superb nanny to Joseph
Sparkes, Seth and Elliot Gordon and sister to Basia and aunt to Karolina and Magda in
Bielsko Biala, Poland. A much loved family member and friend to many.
Our sincere thanks to the staff at Hawke’s Bay hospital (B1) who showed such kindness
and compassion to Krystyna and her family during this difficult time.
Come and celebrate Krystyna’s life with family and friends at the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier at midday on Saturday 7 th September. Flowers welcome – bright and cheery please.
All messages to the Paine Family C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
Service
Service was held on
07 Sep 2019 at 12:00 PM.
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Anita Matthews 09 Sep 2019
I’ll always remember you Aunty Krys with love and a big smile. You were always so kind & generous, making me feel so welcome. I’ll always treasure my memories of you, love Anita xxx
Joanna Grant 09 Sep 2019
Thank you kasha for sharing your mum's funeral.
I never knew her but she sounds a real character
You did a wonderful job of celebrant, it must have been so hard, she would have been so proud of you and how special is that ---a daughter's maiden
voyage being with her mum.
Take care
Shirley 07 Sep 2019
Goodnight and God Bless ,with all my love Krystyna ,from Shirley x
Donna,Gerald and Charlotte 07 Sep 2019
Dearest Auntie Kris, it was a privilege and pleasure to be able to spend time with you and we’ll smile every time we think of you ,sending you kiss from Charlotte X ????????????
Donna,Gerald and Charlotte 07 Sep 2019
Dearest Auntie Kris, it was a privilege and pleasure to be able to spend time with you and we’ll smile every time we think of you ,sending you kiss from Charlotte X ????????????
Donna and Jonathan 07 Sep 2019
Thank you for being such a special Auntie ,you touched our lives and we’ll always think of you with the fondest of memory’s ,Love from Donna and Jonathan xxx ????
Krystyna Emilia Paine
PAINE, Krystyna Emilia
05.10.1940 – 02.09.2019
“Ty jeste? moim skarbem najdro?szym na ?wiecie”
You are my darling, my dearest in all the world
It is with much sadness that we have to say goodbye to our Krystyna – darling wife of
Alan ‘Taffy’ Paine for 54 years, mother to Katarzyna (Kasha) Laverick and Jeanette
Paine, mother in law to Harry Laverick and Richard Gordon, superb nanny to Joseph
Sparkes, Seth and Elliot Gordon and sister to Basia and aunt to Karolina and Magda in
Bielsko Biala, Poland. A much loved family member and friend to many.
Our sincere thanks to the staff at Hawke’s Bay hospital (B1) who showed such kindness
and compassion to Krystyna and her family during this difficult time.
Come and celebrate Krystyna’s life with family and friends at the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier at midday on Saturday 7 th September. Flowers welcome – bright and cheery please.
All messages to the Paine Family C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
Service
Service was held on
07 Sep 2019 at 12:00 PM.
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Anita Matthews 09 Sep 2019
I’ll always remember you Aunty Krys with love and a big smile. You were always so kind & generous, making me feel so welcome. I’ll always treasure my memories of you, love Anita xxx
Joanna Grant 09 Sep 2019
Thank you kasha for sharing your mum's funeral.
I never knew her but she sounds a real character
You did a wonderful job of celebrant, it must have been so hard, she would have been so proud of you and how special is that ---a daughter's maiden
voyage being with her mum.
Take care
Shirley 07 Sep 2019
Goodnight and God Bless ,with all my love Krystyna ,from Shirley x
Donna,Gerald and Charlotte 07 Sep 2019
Dearest Auntie Kris, it was a privilege and pleasure to be able to spend time with you and we’ll smile every time we think of you ,sending you kiss from Charlotte X ????????????
Donna,Gerald and Charlotte 07 Sep 2019
Dearest Auntie Kris, it was a privilege and pleasure to be able to spend time with you and we’ll smile every time we think of you ,sending you kiss from Charlotte X ????????????
Donna and Jonathan 07 Sep 2019
Thank you for being such a special Auntie ,you touched our lives and we’ll always think of you with the fondest of memory’s ,Love from Donna and Jonathan xxx ????
Krystyna Emilia Paine
Colleen Jennifer Lewis
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Radius Hampton Court, with family by her side. Aged 75 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Robert.
Treasured Mum to Sharon. Special Nana to Calum, Aidan, and Charli. Lisa, Maree and their families also held a special place in Colleen’s heart, and her in theirs.
Many thanks to the staff at Hampton Court for their wonderful care of Colleen.
A service for Colleen was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 2pm followed by a private cremation.
In lieu of flowers a donation in Colleen’s memory to the Neurological Foundation was collected.
A tribute to Colleen or messages to her family may be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o Po Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
06 Sep 2019 at 02:00 PM.
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Colleen Jennifer Lewis
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Radius Hampton Court, with family by her side. Aged 75 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Robert.
Treasured Mum to Sharon. Special Nana to Calum, Aidan, and Charli. Lisa, Maree and their families also held a special place in Colleen’s heart, and her in theirs.
Many thanks to the staff at Hampton Court for their wonderful care of Colleen.
A service for Colleen was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 2pm followed by a private cremation.
In lieu of flowers a donation in Colleen’s memory to the Neurological Foundation was collected.
A tribute to Colleen or messages to her family may be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o Po Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
06 Sep 2019 at 02:00 PM.
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