Passed away peacefully at Dunedin hospital on Sunday July 5, aged 87 years. 

Dearly loved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. 

In accordance with the family's wishes, a private service will be held for family to celebrate Janette's life.

Messages to the Sharman family c/- Gillions Funeral Services

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Dunedin Public Hospital; aged 87 years. 

Loved wife of the late Ken Mann, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Tania, Carolyn and Robin.

Special thanks to the staff of Ward 8 Med for their care of Mum. 

At Jessie's request a private cremation has taken place. 

A memorial gathering to celebrate Jessie's life will be held at the RSA Diggers Restaurant, 6 Church St, Mosgiel at 2pm on Saturday, 18 July. 

Messages to the Mann Family c/- Gillions, 407 Hillside Rd, Dunedin 9012.

Peacefully, on June 28, 2026, with family by his side; aged 86 years. 

Cherished husband of Esther for over 60 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Richard, Alison and Ryan, and Richard Leslie*; adored Grandad of Ashley, Rosa, Lachie, and Jamie. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Bill* and Lyn*, Bob* and Margaret, Terry and Jan, and Ted and Katharine. (* denotes deceased). 

An inspirational teacher, and a good friend and colleague to many throughout his teaching career, sporting pursuits, and dedicated service to school and sporting communities. 

Special thanks to Hato Hone St Johns, Ward 8 Medical at Dunedin Hospital, and the staff at Summerset at Bishopscourt. 

A private family farewell has be held. Donations in lieu of flowers to Hato Hone St Johns would be appreciated. 

Messages to Esther and family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

After a long illness, on Sunday July 5, 2026. Loving partner of Craig, a cherished Mum, Nana and sister. 

The family would like to thank all the Access carers and The Otago Community Hospice for their support and care.

A service for Karen will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin at 2pm on Monday July 13. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Otago Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service.

Messages to the Keast family C/- Gillions Funeral Services

03/06/1938 - 07/06/2026

Suddenly, at his home, in his eighty-ninth year.

Dearly loved eldest son of Mildred* and James* Chapman, brother of Peter*, Brian, and Janice (Wales), and brother-in-law of Monica (Queensland). (*Denotes deceased). Sadly missed by his family and friends.

A Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held at St Patrick’s Basilica, 40 Macandrew Road, 1pm, Friday July 10, followed by a burial at Dunedin Cemetery 1pm Monday July 13.

Messages to the Chapman family c/- P.O. Box 909, Dunedin, 9054

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026 after a decline in her health in recent years. 

Dearly loved wife of Colin (RIP) and mother and mother-in-law to Jenni, David and Sandra and Barbara and Tracey, and treasured nana to Angus, Jed and Perri. She was the loved youngest daughter of Douglas and Frances Wright, loved sister to Catherine (RIP), Shirley (RIP) and Lucille(RIP), and loved aunt to her nieces and nephews. 

A service to celebrate Judith's life will be held at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 10am on Saturday July 11 2026 followed later by a private cremation. 

In lieu of flowers a donation to Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and can be left at the service. 

A big thank to the staff of Leslie Groves Rest Home and Hospital for the wonderful care they have given Judith over the past 6 years. 

The service will be live streamed on gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel 

Messages to the Nicholls family, c/- 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, 9012

On July 01, 2026; aged 75 years. Peacefully at her home, with her husband and soul mate Butch by her side.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lee, Dean and Paula, Mark and the late Aqua. Much loved Nani of Ben and Oliver and loved Nana to Harper. A loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Dr Sam Whittaker (Mornington Health Centre), the Otago Community Hospice (Residential Care Team), and the St John Ambulance teams for all their care and compassion shown to Diane.

A Requiem mass for Diane will be celebrated in St Patrick's Basilica, 40 MacAndrew Road, Dunedin at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 7.

Messages to The Delaney Family c/o Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

Died peacefully, on Tuesday 30th June 2026; in her 98th year.

Much loved wife of the late Bill and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Joan and Dermot, Maree and Gary, Yvonne and Tony, Kevin, John, Terry, Barbara and Ian, Catherine, Kerry and Stuart, treasured Grandma to her 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

'Rest in peace'

A Requiem Mass for Audrey will be celebrated in St Patrick's Basilica, 32 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin, at 11am, on Monday July 6.

The mass will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@MercyParishWhanauAroha/streams

Messages to the Fogarty Family, 3 De Carle Street, St Kilda, Dunedin 9012.

Recently passed away unexpectedly at home; aged 53 years. 

Loved mother of McKay and partner Ben, loved daughter of Pauline and Andrew Moffat, and loved sister of Jarrod Trotter, Scott Trotter, and Lawren Stannard. 

A memorial service to celebrate Carmen's life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 1.30pm on Saturday, 11 July. 

The service can be viewed via livestream at https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel. 

Messages to Carmen's family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012 or office@gillions.co.nz

Peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Dunedin; aged 75 years. 

Loved son of the late Ron and Kathleen, much loved partner of Jo, loved brother of John, and the late Michael, Peter, and Tim, much loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend.

Owen was an avid book collector, reader, and animal lover.

A mass for Owen will be celebrated in St Patrick's Basilica, 32 MacAndrew Road, Dunedin, at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 30.

Messages to the Butler Family C/o 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

Peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Marne St Hospital following a short illness; aged 82 years. 

Beloved wife of Murray, loved mother and mother in law of John and Angela, Lynne Rae, Peter and the late Tracy, Granny Chris to Laura Aitchison, and nana to Jack, and Erin Rae, loved friend of Jim Rae.

A service for Christine will be held at Mornington Presbyterian Church, 16 Maryhill Terrace, Dunedin, at 2pm on Wednesday, July 1. 

Christine's service will be livestreamed on www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel

Messages to the Aitchison family c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

Peacefully, on Sunday, June 14 at Dunedin Hospital with family by his side. 

Dearly loved husband of Tanya, loved father and father-in-law of Brendon and Katie; and Shelley, cherished grandad of Gemma and Matt; and Skyla, Great-Grandad of Lachlan. Loved son of Jean* and Colin*, son in law of Dan and Rita, brother and brother-in-law of Bev and Simon, Lyn and John, Brian and Gail, Wayne and Brenda, Ewen* and Georgie, Alan*, Trish, Louise, Helen*, and Nick. (* denotes deceased)

A service to celebrate Lloyd’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 10:30am, on Saturday, June 20.

Lloyd’s service will be live streamed and can be viewed at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-chanel

In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association Otago Inc would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service.

Messages to the Cameron family C/- Gillions Funeral Services.

Peacefully at Marne Street Hospital on Tuesday June 9, 2026.

Loved brother of Jo-Ann, and Suzie, loved uncle of Denise, Kylie, Kris, and Sheerie, loved Great Uncle of Danyelle, Jacob, Raven, Ryder, and Toni-Lee.

A cherished friend to many.

A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, 2pm, Monday June 15.

Messages to the family C/- 51 Tainui Road, Tainui, Dunedin.

Unexpectedly, while travelling in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026; in his 75th year.

Dearly beloved husband to Kathy Woodrow (Dunedin), beloved dad to Rose and Nelson, and father-in-law to Andy and Christine (Christchurch). Proud Granddad of wee Maia, much loved brother to David (USA), and a loved member of the extended Woodrow and Pearson families. A dear friend and respected colleague of many. Chris will be deeply missed by his family and friends. 

A celebration of Chris's life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 2pm on Wednesday, June 10. Livestream at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel.

Messages to the Pearson/Woodrow Family c/o Gillions Funeral Services.

Peacefully, surrounded by family at Summerset Bishopscourt; in her 99th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Martin (Melbourne), Louise and Paul (Picton), Paula and Phil (Nelson), Chris (Invercargill), Vince and Val (Perth), the late Jo (Albert Town) and partner Alan, Sara and Ian (Dunedin), adored grandmother and great-grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren (and their partners).

Dedicated teacher (St Peter Chanel, Green Island; St Bernadettes, Forbury). Committed member of Rotary (Timaru and Dunedin). Dedicated Hospice volunteer.

The family would like to thank the amazing staff of Summerset Bishopscourt for their loving and respectful care of their mum.

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Francis Xavier Church, 31 Benhar Street, Maryhill, Mornington, at 2pm on Tuesday June 2, followed by interment in Timaru at a later date. 

The Mass will be livestreamed on www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice New Zealand would be appreciated, and may be left at the service.

Messages to the Haines Family, c/o Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin or paulahaines@xtra.co.nz.

Died peacefully on May 21 at Radius Fulton Home in Dunedin, aged 91 years. 

Son of Arthur* and Lilian* Jamieson, brother of Ian*, loved husband of Jan Hollebon* and former husband of Glennie Jamieson*, loved father and father-in-law of Philippa and Deb, Helen and Andy, Quentin and Angela, and Grandpa of Rowan, Rata and Douglas, loved stepfather of the Hollebons: Dean, Tod and Heather, Brad and Kim, Duncan, and Jamie, and of all his step-grandchildren and step-greatgrandchildren. 

(* denotes deceased) 

A good friend and colleague of many through his library career, especially at Otago Medical School library, and groups including the Genealogical Society, Archives and Records Association, Dunedin Scandinavian Club, Hill City Harriers.

A funeral service for Don will be held at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, at 2pm, on Friday May 29, followed by cremation. 

The service can be viewed via livestream at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel

Messages to the Jamieson Family c/o Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin 9012.