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Winifred Walker
(née Woodney)
Died peacefully at Hastings Hospital in the presence of family. Aged 89 years.
Devoted wife of the late Harry Walker.
Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynne and Jack Prucher, Jonathan, and Craig Walker.
Adored granny of Josh and Rebekah Reid, and Cassidy Walker.
Loved great grandmother of Thea Reid.
A service for Win was held at 11.30am on Wednesday 28th of July 2021 at All Saints’ Anglican Church, 23 Puketapu Road, Taradale, followed by private cremation.
Donations to Age Concern Napier were received and are very much appreciated.
Special thanks to the nursing staff in Ward B1 at Hastings Hospital for their diligent care over the last week.
“Mum has finally popped her clogs”
A tribute to Win or messages for her family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
28 Jul 2021 at 11:30 AM.
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Winifred Walker
(née Woodney)
Died peacefully at Hastings Hospital in the presence of family. Aged 89 years.
Devoted wife of the late Harry Walker.
Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynne and Jack Prucher, Jonathan, and Craig Walker.
Adored granny of Josh and Rebekah Reid, and Cassidy Walker.
Loved great grandmother of Thea Reid.
A service for Win was held at 11.30am on Wednesday 28th of July 2021 at All Saints’ Anglican Church, 23 Puketapu Road, Taradale, followed by private cremation.
Donations to Age Concern Napier were received and are very much appreciated.
Special thanks to the nursing staff in Ward B1 at Hastings Hospital for their diligent care over the last week.
“Mum has finally popped her clogs”
A tribute to Win or messages for her family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
28 Jul 2021 at 11:30 AM.
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Winifred Walker
Margaret Theresa Lowther
Passed away peacefully at Atawhai, Taradale on Wednesday 21 st July 2021 surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of the late Ambrose, and cherished mother and mother-in-law Theresa (deceased), Mary and Steve Lack, Sr. Christine (deceased), Christopher and Shelley, Michael and Diane, and Suzanne and Nigel Purdy. Adored grandmother of Daniel, Simon, Hamish, Brendan, and Callum; Bailey, and Kate (deceased); Dean, Craig, and Kirsty; and Matthew, Victoria, and Sam. Special great-grandmother (Nana Pearl) to her 8 great-grandchildren, and treasured aunt to many.
The family is so grateful for all the love, care and friendship that Margaret has received during her later years.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday 26 th at 11am. Interment to follow at Park Island cemetery. Vigil prayers will held at St Mary’s Church, Osier Rd, Greenmeadows at 7pm Sunday 25 th July.
Please feel welcome to deck yourself out in your finest pearls to celebrate Margaret’s loving and full life.
Messages and tributes may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted to The Lowther Family C/o PO Box 1055, Napier 4140
Lowther, Margaret Theresa (nee Halpin)
Beloved daughter of the late William and Catherine (Molly) Halpin. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Brian Garner (deceased), Anne and Gordon Knox (deceased), Jim (deceased) and Catherine Halpin, John and Bathnia Halpin (Australia), and Ron and Judy Halpin
Service
Service was held on
26 Jul 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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Margaret Scott 26 Jul 2021
My sympathy to all the family of Margaret Lowther as she goes to meet her husband Ambrose, and her daughters Theresa and Christine. A wonderful woman who has touched the lives of so many. I have fond memories of Margaret, her kindness , gentleness and generosity. May she rest in peace. May all the family be comforted at this time knowing that Margaret is at peace.
Margaret Theresa Lowther
Passed away peacefully at Atawhai, Taradale on Wednesday 21 st July 2021 surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of the late Ambrose, and cherished mother and mother-in-law Theresa (deceased), Mary and Steve Lack, Sr. Christine (deceased), Christopher and Shelley, Michael and Diane, and Suzanne and Nigel Purdy. Adored grandmother of Daniel, Simon, Hamish, Brendan, and Callum; Bailey, and Kate (deceased); Dean, Craig, and Kirsty; and Matthew, Victoria, and Sam. Special great-grandmother (Nana Pearl) to her 8 great-grandchildren, and treasured aunt to many.
The family is so grateful for all the love, care and friendship that Margaret has received during her later years.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday 26 th at 11am. Interment to follow at Park Island cemetery. Vigil prayers will held at St Mary’s Church, Osier Rd, Greenmeadows at 7pm Sunday 25 th July.
Please feel welcome to deck yourself out in your finest pearls to celebrate Margaret’s loving and full life.
Messages and tributes may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted to The Lowther Family C/o PO Box 1055, Napier 4140
Lowther, Margaret Theresa (nee Halpin)
Beloved daughter of the late William and Catherine (Molly) Halpin. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Brian Garner (deceased), Anne and Gordon Knox (deceased), Jim (deceased) and Catherine Halpin, John and Bathnia Halpin (Australia), and Ron and Judy Halpin
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26 Jul 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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Margaret Scott 26 Jul 2021
My sympathy to all the family of Margaret Lowther as she goes to meet her husband Ambrose, and her daughters Theresa and Christine. A wonderful woman who has touched the lives of so many. I have fond memories of Margaret, her kindness , gentleness and generosity. May she rest in peace. May all the family be comforted at this time knowing that Margaret is at peace.
Margaret Theresa Lowther
Ngaire Joyce Marie Steel
Passed into the loving arms of God on July 18, 2021 in her 91 st year.
Dearly loved wife of the late Campbell.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Yvonne Childs and Roger; Hugh and Viviana; and Marie Flynn.
Loving Grandma of David, and Lydia; Joseph, Olivia, Isabel, and the late Elaine.
Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Munroe Street, Napier on Tuesday 20 July 2021 at 12.05pm. In Lieu of flowers a donation to the HB Bird and Wildlife Rescue would be appreciated and may be left at the entrance to the church or at www.hbbirdandwildlife.com
Messages or tributes may be left at Dunstalls.co.nz or posted to The Steel Family C/o PO Box 1055 Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
20 Jul 2021 at 12:05 PM.
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JOHN VINCENT 20 Jul 2021
Mums are very special, Ngaire was a good Kiwi lady,had a great sense of humour,above all she was honest in her words and deeds,and now its time for God to reward her for all she has done during her life,love and best wishes,John Vincent.
Yasuko, Henk, Lucas and Robbie 20 Jul 2021
We will always remember Ngaire's kindness and her lovely smile. She will be sorely missed. Thinking of you.
Ngaire Joyce Marie Steel
Passed into the loving arms of God on July 18, 2021 in her 91 st year.
Dearly loved wife of the late Campbell.
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Yvonne Childs and Roger; Hugh and Viviana; and Marie Flynn.
Loving Grandma of David, and Lydia; Joseph, Olivia, Isabel, and the late Elaine.
Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Munroe Street, Napier on Tuesday 20 July 2021 at 12.05pm. In Lieu of flowers a donation to the HB Bird and Wildlife Rescue would be appreciated and may be left at the entrance to the church or at www.hbbirdandwildlife.com
Messages or tributes may be left at Dunstalls.co.nz or posted to The Steel Family C/o PO Box 1055 Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
20 Jul 2021 at 12:05 PM.
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JOHN VINCENT 20 Jul 2021
Mums are very special, Ngaire was a good Kiwi lady,had a great sense of humour,above all she was honest in her words and deeds,and now its time for God to reward her for all she has done during her life,love and best wishes,John Vincent.
Yasuko, Henk, Lucas and Robbie 20 Jul 2021
We will always remember Ngaire's kindness and her lovely smile. She will be sorely missed. Thinking of you.
Ngaire Joyce Marie Steel
Bryan William Begley
19 – 10- 1938 – 13-07-2021
So cherished husband, father, poppa, brother, and friend. Great Kauri and soulmate of Penny.
Father to Lisa, Sonja, Ciaran, Dan, and Malia.
So missed by his grandchildren Ben, Zac, Theo, Dylan, and Jazzy.
Confidant of Nelson and Carrot.
A father, innovator, gardener, a man of ideas and huge compassion, a champion of the unprivileged
He has touched many through the world.
We are so grateful to those who have supported us in his journey especially the wonderful staff at Elmwood and Colwyn Houses, of which we could not speak more highly of their friendship and compassion.
His service will be held at The Dunstall Memorial Chapel on Sunday July 18 at 10am, followed a private cremation. He welcomes any who would like to come, please wear bright clothes.
No flowers but he would prefer any contributions in his memory to Dementia Hawkes Bay. Messages for Bryan can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted to The Begley Family C/o Taradale Medical Centre 20 Puketapu Road, Napier, 4110.
Service
Service was held on
18 Jul 2021 at 10:00 AM.
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Maria Roberts 15 Jul 2021
Rest in Peace, Bryan.
My thoughts are with you, Penny, at this very sad time.
The family will be proud of a life well-lived.
Maria Roberts
(Hawke's Bay Community Choir member)
Bryan William Begley
19 – 10- 1938 – 13-07-2021
So cherished husband, father, poppa, brother, and friend. Great Kauri and soulmate of Penny.
Father to Lisa, Sonja, Ciaran, Dan, and Malia.
So missed by his grandchildren Ben, Zac, Theo, Dylan, and Jazzy.
Confidant of Nelson and Carrot.
A father, innovator, gardener, a man of ideas and huge compassion, a champion of the unprivileged
He has touched many through the world.
We are so grateful to those who have supported us in his journey especially the wonderful staff at Elmwood and Colwyn Houses, of which we could not speak more highly of their friendship and compassion.
His service will be held at The Dunstall Memorial Chapel on Sunday July 18 at 10am, followed a private cremation. He welcomes any who would like to come, please wear bright clothes.
No flowers but he would prefer any contributions in his memory to Dementia Hawkes Bay. Messages for Bryan can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted to The Begley Family C/o Taradale Medical Centre 20 Puketapu Road, Napier, 4110.
Service
Service was held on
18 Jul 2021 at 10:00 AM.
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Maria Roberts 15 Jul 2021
Rest in Peace, Bryan.
My thoughts are with you, Penny, at this very sad time.
The family will be proud of a life well-lived.
Maria Roberts
(Hawke's Bay Community Choir member)
Bryan William Begley
Mrs Cecile Betty McLean
(Betty)
Loved wife of the late Ronald (Tubby) McLean.
Much loved, treasured mum of Philip and Theresa, Janet and Richard Bennett. Adored Nan of Elise, Hayley, Erin, Kali, and Brydee. Great Nan to Knox, Pax, and Tait.
A beautiful soul at peace at last.
Special thanks to Kerry and Andrea for their cares of Betty over many years.
A celebration of Betty’s life was held on Friday 16 July 2021 at 1pm at the Napier Sailing Club, 63 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier.
A tribute to Betty or messages for her family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
16 Jul 2021 at 01:00 PM.
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Maree Elsmore 23 Jul 2021
Lots of lovely memories about Betty. A special friend to mum (Nancy). I am sure she will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
John Amundsen 19 Jul 2021
Thinking of you all at this time. Memories of visiting Aunty Betty and Tubby in Napier. Take care x John Amundsen
Terry 15 Jul 2021
A truly lovely, loving and amazing aunty.
Fiona Canvin 15 Jul 2021
I met Bette through my very dear friend Rosemary-well,through her mun,Connie Bigwood,initially.I enjoyed the time I spent with her at Institute meetings and at her home. She was an amazing woman-strong, quick-witted,erudite and with a wonderfully wicked sense of humour.Her family were everything to her but she enjoyed her friendships as well.Bette, they have an endless supply of chocolate fish in heaven.Arohanui,Fiona.
Mrs Cecile Betty McLean
(Betty)
Loved wife of the late Ronald (Tubby) McLean.
Much loved, treasured mum of Philip and Theresa, Janet and Richard Bennett. Adored Nan of Elise, Hayley, Erin, Kali, and Brydee. Great Nan to Knox, Pax, and Tait.
A beautiful soul at peace at last.
Special thanks to Kerry and Andrea for their cares of Betty over many years.
A celebration of Betty’s life was held on Friday 16 July 2021 at 1pm at the Napier Sailing Club, 63 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier.
A tribute to Betty or messages for her family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
16 Jul 2021 at 01:00 PM.
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Maree Elsmore 23 Jul 2021
Lots of lovely memories about Betty. A special friend to mum (Nancy). I am sure she will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
John Amundsen 19 Jul 2021
Thinking of you all at this time. Memories of visiting Aunty Betty and Tubby in Napier. Take care x John Amundsen
Terry 15 Jul 2021
A truly lovely, loving and amazing aunty.
Fiona Canvin 15 Jul 2021
I met Bette through my very dear friend Rosemary-well,through her mun,Connie Bigwood,initially.I enjoyed the time I spent with her at Institute meetings and at her home. She was an amazing woman-strong, quick-witted,erudite and with a wonderfully wicked sense of humour.Her family were everything to her but she enjoyed her friendships as well.Bette, they have an endless supply of chocolate fish in heaven.Arohanui,Fiona.
Mrs Cecile Betty McLean
Audrey Phyllis McKinley
29.4.1923 – 12.7.2021
Passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Morris.
Treasured mum of Elizabeth and Glen Baker (deceased) Maurice and Jacque, and the late Heather.
Adored Nana of Craig, and Nikola and Wayne Duncan.
GG of Aysha, Grace and Jax.
Last of the generation of the large McKinley Clan. She was dearly loved by her nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Audrey’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Church Road, Taradale on Friday 16 July at 11am followed by interment at Taradale Services Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Riding for the Disabled can be left at the entrance to the chapel.
Tributes may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted to the McKinley Family C/o PO box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
16 Jul 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Audrey Phyllis McKinley
29.4.1923 – 12.7.2021
Passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Morris.
Treasured mum of Elizabeth and Glen Baker (deceased) Maurice and Jacque, and the late Heather.
Adored Nana of Craig, and Nikola and Wayne Duncan.
GG of Aysha, Grace and Jax.
Last of the generation of the large McKinley Clan. She was dearly loved by her nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Audrey’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Church Road, Taradale on Friday 16 July at 11am followed by interment at Taradale Services Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Riding for the Disabled can be left at the entrance to the chapel.
Tributes may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted to the McKinley Family C/o PO box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
16 Jul 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Audrey Phyllis McKinley
Desmond George Harris
(Des)
Peacefully at Atawhai on Friday, 2nd July 2021 in his 90 th year.
Dearly loved and loving husband of Jennifer for 65 years: much loved and respected father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend of Richard and Linda, Stephen and Suze, Tony (deceased), Fiona and Chris: Emily, Kathryn and Michael, Georgia and Andrew, David and Minu, Samantha, Daniel, Logan and Hollie: loved uncle of Jane, Henry and Henny.
Our grateful thanks to the staff at Atawhai for their care and support for Des and his family.
A service to celebrate and give thanks for Des’s life will be held at the Waiapu Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Friday 9th July at 11 am, followed by private cremation.
A tribute to Des or messages to his family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
09 Jul 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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Henry Beaven 10 Jul 2021
Uncle Des, I wish I could have been home to say goodbye. I loved our many chats over the course of my life and always enjoyed your humor, stories and sense of wonder about the world around. You will be greatly missed. Lots of love, Henry
Julian Garrod 09 Jul 2021
Sorry I can't be there to say goodbye Des
But I will always remember you as a gentleman, a man who loved his family foremost, a man full of knowledge, and a passionate collector and historian.
Enjoyed the times we dug for antique bottles together. A lovely man!
Rest In Peace my friend
Desmond George Harris
(Des)
Peacefully at Atawhai on Friday, 2nd July 2021 in his 90 th year.
Dearly loved and loving husband of Jennifer for 65 years: much loved and respected father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend of Richard and Linda, Stephen and Suze, Tony (deceased), Fiona and Chris: Emily, Kathryn and Michael, Georgia and Andrew, David and Minu, Samantha, Daniel, Logan and Hollie: loved uncle of Jane, Henry and Henny.
Our grateful thanks to the staff at Atawhai for their care and support for Des and his family.
A service to celebrate and give thanks for Des’s life will be held at the Waiapu Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Friday 9th July at 11 am, followed by private cremation.
A tribute to Des or messages to his family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
09 Jul 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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Henry Beaven 10 Jul 2021
Uncle Des, I wish I could have been home to say goodbye. I loved our many chats over the course of my life and always enjoyed your humor, stories and sense of wonder about the world around. You will be greatly missed. Lots of love, Henry
Julian Garrod 09 Jul 2021
Sorry I can't be there to say goodbye Des
But I will always remember you as a gentleman, a man who loved his family foremost, a man full of knowledge, and a passionate collector and historian.
Enjoyed the times we dug for antique bottles together. A lovely man!
Rest In Peace my friend
Desmond George Harris
Irene Sybil Swayn
Service
Service was held on
05 Jul 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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Irene Sybil Swayn
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Service was held on
05 Jul 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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