(Service No:61426, Sgt., NZA.,WW2. J.Force).  On September 9 2010 (peacefully) at Tauranga Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Pat and much loved dad of Ann Edwards; Denis and Jeannette; Gary and Diana; Peter and Linda; Noeline and Jim Heape; Gary and Maryanne Harper. Loved Gramps/Grandpa to his 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at the Mount Harbour Chapel cnr Maunganui Rd and Matai St., Mt.Maunganui on Monday 13 September at 1p.m., thereafter private cremation. Communications to 61/33 Gloucester Rd., Mt.Maunganui.

On 6 September 2010, peacefully with family, at Waipuna Hospice, Tauranga, after a short illness. Much loved mum of Joanne, Donald and Kaycie, Angus and Gaye. Grandmother of Sharon, Kathryn, Campbell and James. In accordance with Jean’s wishes, a service has already been held. Communication to the Evans family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 7th, 2010 at Tauranga Hospital (formerly of Kawerau). Loving wife of the late Andy. Much loved Mum and friend of Kim and Mike, and Carey and Ken. Dearly loved and devoted Nana of Sarah and Sam. Most loved and loving sister and Aunt of Cecily, Reece, Jasin and Grant Goldsmith and their families. We will treasure the memories and laughter, you will be in our hearts forever. A gathering to farewell Goug will be held at Olive Tree Cottage, 247 Joyce Road, Pyes Pa, on Friday September 10th at 11.00am followed by a private interment. All communications to the ‘Anderson Family’ C/- 39 Waihi Road, Tauranga 3110

Passed away peacefully on 7 September 2010 at Tauranga Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Much loved father and father in-law of Anna-Marie and Robin, Gregory and Karen, Mary and Lance, and treasured Opa of his ten grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 7pm on Friday 10 September at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, cnr Elizabeth St and Cameron Rd, Tauranga followed by a Requiem Mass on Saturday 11th September at 11am, thereafter private cremation. In Lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice would be appreciated PO Box 1156, Tauranga 3140, or may be left at the Church. Thank you to nurses and doctors of Ward 2C at Tauranga Hospital and the staff of Waipuna Hospice and Althorp Hospital. All communications to the Crott family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140.

(Service No 12078, RNZN) peacefully at Malyon House, Te Puke, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Colleen. Loved Dad of Neale and Rose, Lew and Brigitte, Elizabeth and Mina, grandad of Haydn, Courtney, Ben, Jon, Lucy, and Ainé; Ashleigh, and Brittany; Sam, and Em, and great grandad of Ella, Xavier, and Laurel. "Like the ships that you let go and sails out forever". Special thanks to all the staff of Malyon House for their care and paitence. A service for Geoff will be held at Mount Harbour Chapel, cnr Maunganui Road and Matai Street, Mount Maunganui (tomorrow) Thursday, September 9 at 11.00am thereafter private cremation.

On 5.9.10 peacefully at home in Tauranga, surrounded by family. Truly loved soul mate of Joy. Beloved father of Chris and John and stepfather of Gillian Humphries, Keith and Annette Meichtry, Chris and Deb Meichtry, Kim and Cathleen Meichtry and all of the grandchildren and great grandchildren from around the world. A service for Alf will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road Tauranga, on Wednesday 8 September at 2pm, followed by private cremation; all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Waipuna Hospice PO Box 1156 Tauranga. Communication to the Moreton family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga or to make your own special tribute to Alf, go to www.tributes.co.nz

MORETON Alfred John Louis (Alf). Much loved husband of the late Violet. Loved and respected dad of John and Chris and daughters-in-law Karen, Anita, Jaquetta and Christine. Treasured grandad of Brett, Lee, Natalie, Alexander, Philip, Niamh, Luke, Jessica, Daniel, Bethany and Olivia and great grandad of Elijah. ‘ He had a full, great life and lived it in Style’. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

On 6 September 2010, peacefully at Somervale surrounded by family. Loving wife of Bill. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Carol and Philip Matehaere, Jimmy and Sue, Ray and Susan, Sue and Peter Mattock. Cherished grandmother to Mandy, the late Jason; Rebecca and Nadia, Ben and Ebony, Trent, Jasmine and Abby, and her six great grandchildren. “The last of the Gibson Gang. Gone but not forgotten”. A special thanks to all the staff at Somervale for their support and help, love and care. A service for Olga will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Rd Tauranga, on Thursday 9 September at 2 pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the Alzheimers Society, P.O. Box 15553 Tauranga. Communication to the Le Feuvre Family c/o P.O Box 8139, Tauranga 3145.

On September 4 2010, at Killarney Rest Home, aged 94 years. Wife of the late Ronald Stewart and also the late Laurie Donohue. Loved Mum of Lynne (dec'd) and Rollo Litchfield, Ross and Lesley, Keith and Heather, Neita and her son Duaine Stewart. Loved Nana of 10 and great grandmother of 20. A celebration of her long life will be held at Elliotts Tui Street Chapel, 18 Tui Street Mt Maunganui on Thursday September 9th at 1pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Alzheimers Society. Communications to Stewart-Donohue family, c/- 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga.

Passed away on 3 September 2010, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pina. Loved brother of Margaret. Treasured father of Eric, Sam, William and Taylor. Much loved father-in-law and grandad. A service will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Rd, Tauranga, on Wednesday 8 September, at 10am, followed by private cremation. Communication to the Pulman family c/o PO Box 8139 Tauranga.

On September 3, 2010. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Chris and Lin (Wellington), Geoffrey and Dianne (Whangamata), Philip and Julie (Ohope), Keith and Chris (Tauranga). Cherished Nana of Rachael, Becca, Penny, Pip, Annette, Nick, Emma, Rowan, Rachel, Annika, Laura and Zara, and Great Nana Ben of Storm, Sahara, Tait, Zak, Imogen, Rosie, Anania, Lucas and Sienna. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Bill and Zita Webster (Wellington) and sister of the late Jim Webster. ‘We wish her peace and love for eternity’ A service to celebrate Benice’s life will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Road, Tauranga on Wednesday 8th September 2010 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Communications c/- Tempest Family, PO Box 3189, Ohope.

On 3 September 2010, peacefully at Melrose Home, in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of Alan for 64 years, much loved mum and mother-in-law of Sheryl and Wayne, Robyn and Barry, Trevor and Donna, loved grandma of Aaron, Carey, Kelly, Lianne, Kristen, the late Karen, Claire, Jane and Paul, and her four great grandchildren. “ Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty ” 2 Corin 3 vs 17. A service for Julie will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, cnr Cameron Rd and 5th Ave, Tauranga, on Wednesday 8 September at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Communication to the Couchman Family c/- PO Box 8139, Tauranga.

(14680 NZA, Major, Military Medal). Peacefully on 31 August 2010 at Tauranga Public Hospital, aged 91 years. Treasured husband of Joyce (Joy) for 61 years. Much loved and respected dad of Neil and Dale (Tauranga) and Mark (Wanganui). Grandfather of Christopher, Thomas, Alexander, Jacob and Katie, Adam and great grandfather of Charlie Rose. The family wish to express their sincere appreciation to all the staff at Oakland Health. A private family funeral service has been held. Communication to the Matson family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga.

(nee Nicol). On 1 September 2010, at home, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, dearest mum and mum-in-law of Suzanne and Mark Jackson, the late Lynette Standen, Jennifer and Wayne Fountain, Faith Sonntag, and Ken and Bev Greenhough. Gran to 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Many, many thanks to all who cared for our mum, especially to Dr Chris Stewart and his staff, special thanks also to Waipuna Hospice staff. “ We will miss your smiling face and your wicked sense of humour ”. A service for Lottie will be held at the Pyes Pa Crematorium Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd Tauranga, on Monday 6 September at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Waipuna Hospice, P.O. Box 1156 Tauranga. Communication to the Greenhough Family, c/o P.O. Box 8139, Tauranga.

(Service No:48373, Pvte., NZ Army, WW2) On September 1 2010 (peacefully) at Tauranga Hospital. In his 91st year. Loved husband of the late Cybil, friend and companion of Louie. Much loved Dad of Terese and Jim Commerer (Matamata); Coleen and Don Fleming (Cambridge). Loved grandad of Clive, and Patrea (deceased); Damian and Catherine; Jeremy and Justine; and great grandad of Beth, and Sarah; Lucy and Nicholas. A service for Norman will be held at the Tauranga RSA Clubrooms 1237  Cameron Road Tauranga on Monday 6th September at 1.30p.m., thereafter private cremation. Communications to: The Hodge Family C/- P.O.Box 650 Tauranga 3140.

On September 1st 2010, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Marie for 52 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Steve McManaway, Gary and Joy, Claire and Paul Grainger, Warwick and Kelly, and Craig. Much loved BJ to his 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Loved father-in-law of Leanne. "A true family man who will be sadly missed."  Friends are invited to attend Requiem Mass for BJ which will be celebrated at St Patricks Catholic Church, Beatty Avenue Te Puke on Monday 6th September at 1pm, followed by interment at Te Puke Cemetery, Dudley Vercoe Drive Te Puke. Rosary to be the evening before, at the family home on Sunday at 7pm. Messages to PO Box 66 Te Puke. Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimers Tauranga, PO Box 15553, Tauranga 3144 would be appreciated, or can be left in the foyer at the church. We would like to thank the Mental Health and Ageing Unit for their wonderful care and support and also Alzheimers Society for their ongoing support for the family over the last few years.

Peacefully at Waipuna Hospice on 1st September 2010 with his family at his side. Dearly loved Father and father in law of Lyn and Barry Jackson ( Mackay), Nora and Doug Milne, and Ray and Lyn. Much loved ‘G-Dad’ of all of his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Loved husband of the late Margaret and step-father of Ian and Kim, Mark and Teena, Christine and Kevin,  Leanne and Jay and their families. R.I.P. JOCKO. A service for Jock will be held at Olive Tree Cottage, 247 Joyce Road, Pyes Pa Tauranga, on Friday 3rd September 2010 at 1.00pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice P.O.Box 1156 Tauranga would be appreciated or may be left at Jock’s service. All communications to ‘The Carter Family’ c/o 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga.

Passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2010 at Tauranga Hospital in his 85th year.  Much loved husband of 56 years to Jessie, cherished father to Ewan and Andrew and father-in-law to Susan and Rangi.  Loved papa to Anna, Jaden, Caleb and extended family. Many thanks to the Tauranga Hospital ‘Health in Aging’ ward staff for their wonderful care and support. A funeral service will be held at Elliotts Rosebank Chapel,  25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga on Wednesday 1st September at 11am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Asthma and Respiratory Management BOP, 254 Chadwick Road, Tauranga, or may be left at the service.

On 30th August 2010 at Lexham Park, Katikati. (Formerly of Westown, New Plymouth). Dearly loved wife of the late Ron (Kiwi). Loved Mum of Faye and Peter Carson (Taupo), Carol and Eddie Biesiek (Katikati), Kerrin and Rosie (Christchurch), Paul and Susie (San Francisco). Loving Nan of Craig and Sarah, Vaughn and Jo, Laura and Steve, Jonty and Christina, Tim and Nyree, Jason, Andrea and Phil. Great Nan of 8. Following a private cremation, a memorial service will be held for Nancy at W. Abrahams Ltd. chapel, 366 Devon Street East New Plymouth on Friday September 3rd at 1.30pm. Communications to Winstanley family, c/- 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga. (ELLIOTTS LOGO PLEASE)

WINSTANLEY Nancy May. Much loved sister and sister in law of Gwen and Reg Jordan, Pat (dec'd) and June Guilford, and Alice (dec'd) and Claude Pycroft.

Peacefully in Tauranga on 31st August 2010. Son of the late Tio (Joey) and Tirita (Rita). Father of Tio, Patrick and Kylie. Loved Koro of Ryder. A much loved brother and uncle. “Rest in Peace”. Tangihanga at Whareroa Marae, Taiaho Place, Mount Maunganui. A service will be held on 2nd September at 11.00am.