Death Notices
Below are the Death Notices for those within our care, both present and past.
Below are the Death Notices for those within our care, both present and past.
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19 August 2025 - 10:30am
WALMSLEY, Robin Ellen Melva (née Bathgate) Peacefully, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at St Andrews Home and Hospital; in her 88th year. Much loved wife for almost 60 years of the late Ken, greatly loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicola Walmsley and Mark Brunton, Devon and Russell Fowler (Invercargill), loved grandmother of Callum Fowler and Hannah Kennedy (Invercargill), Kieran Fowler (Sydney) and loved great grandmother of Kora, Maia and Ria Fowler, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Joan and Ivan Bennett, loved sister-in-law of Merle and the late Dick Walmsley, loved aunt of Alison and Wayne McLellan (Invercargill), Gareth Bennett and Suzanne Harris, Vaughn and Mary Bennett, and great aunt of Jessica and Sam. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of St Andrews, especially of the Cedars unit, for their care and kindness over the last seven and a half years. Greatly loved and sadly missed. A service for Robin will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am on Tuesday August 19. Messages to the Walmsley Family 682 Outram-Mosgiel Road, RD 1, Outram, 9073.
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
15 August 2025 - 2:00pm
STEDMAN, Emily Iris Peacefully, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Dunedin Hospital surrounded by her family; in her 82nd year. Cherished wife of Richard, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Stephen and Elise, David and Sharon, Karen and Darren, Linda and Peter, Darren and Jess, adored grandmother to her grandchildren, a loved sister, Aunty and friend to all who knew her. Special thanks to the staff at ward 8C and St John Ambulance for their care shown to Emily. A service to celebrate Emily's life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm on Friday August 15. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Stedman family C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.
Venue:
Campbell & Sons Funeral Services
95 Gordon Road
Date of service:
08 August 2025 - 1:30pm
FINNIE, Evered Allan (Allan) - On August, 3, 2025, at Mossbrae Lifecare, Mosgiel; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, much loved father and father-in-law of Carolyn*, Susan and Greg, Richard* and Alison, Andrew* and Cynthia, cherished grandfather of Ami and Cain, Kate and Tim, Lauren, Matthew and Clare, Elisabeth and Matt, Chelsea, Sarah, Malcolm and Zoe, and Adele, loved great grandfather of Cohen, Leo, Fern, Imogen, Huxley, Michael, Zoe, and Isla. (*Denotes deceased) A service for Allan will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.30pm, on Friday, August 8. The service will be available to view via livestream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to 7 Balmoral Avenue, Mosgiel 9024.
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
08 August 2025 - 10:00am
Barclay, George Alexander 24/2/36 - 4/8/25 Dearly loved husband of Alice*, father and father-in-law to Helen and Kelvin Laing, and Tony and Jennifer, special friend of Bev Atchley, grandfather to Julia and Matt, Sherie and Mike, Daniel, Charlotte and Sophie, Great "Granddad George" to Lucas, Georgia, Penelope and Denver, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Ross and Jeanne, Ian* and Phyll, Stuart and Diann and Keith* and Sherryn, loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased) ‘A kind gentle soul now at rest’ A service for George will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road Mosgiel, at 10am, on Friday, August 8, followed be interment in Balclutha Lawn Cemetery. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to the Barclay Family C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
26 July 2025 - 2:00pm
RAE, Christina Margaret (Margaret, nee Carter) On July 22, 2025, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 87 years. Much loved wife of Alister for 66 years, loved mother, Grandma and Great Grandma of Cheryl and Andres, Stefan, Annelise, and Auden; Murray and Jane, Edward, Micah, Luke, and Frances; Doug and Anna, Molly, and Georgia. A Service for Margaret will be held in Mosgiel Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Street, Mosgiel, at 2p.m., on Saturday, July 26. To view Margaret’s service via Livestream, visit www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream or https://www.youtube.com/@mosgielpresbyterianlive7383 Messages to 44 Parklands Avenue, Chatsford, Mosgiel 9024
Venue:
Mosgiel Presbyterian Church
9 Church Street
Date of service:
25 July 2025 - 2:00pm
Harrison, David Graham (Dave) Passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at Mossbrae Lifecare, on July 19,2025; aged 85years. NZFS 1956 -1987. Treasured husband of Denise for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Neill and Sanchia (Sara), and Rhonda and Micheal McSkimming, Grandad of Kenneth and Great Grandad of Shaylee and Arabella. Youngest son of Vivian* and Florence* Harrison, brother of Rae* and Geoffrey* and Christina*, loved son-in-law of Fred* and Lola* O’Neill, brother-in-law of Mavis and Murray* Littlejohn, Bill and Lynn O’Neill, and Jenny and Alan* Nichol, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased) A service to celebrate Dave will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm, on Friday, July 25. The family wish to thank the special people who assisted in Dave’s care over the past two months, from the Cancer Society, Otago Community Hospice and Mossbrae Lifecare. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Otago Community Hospice and can be left at the service. Messages to the Harrison Family C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
24 July 2025 - 10:30am
PAIA, TANGIMETUA TUAENGATA 7.7.1975 - 18.7.2025 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in Dunedin Hospital; in her 50th year. Beloved daughter of the late Takake and Ngatokoa Paia, loving sister of Roimata (Melbourne), Papa and Mama Tauturu Orometua Ngatamarikiangai, Tupopongi (Mangaia), Metuaangai (Christchurch), Tearikimoana (Keni) (Auckland), Manavaongo, and Margaret, loving and caring aunty of Gardenia, Ben (Rarotonga), Ebenezera, Michael, Tangi (Sydney), Mana (Mangaia), great aunty to her many mokos, nieces and nephews, kind and cherished niece, cousin and friend to many. A proud and hearty Mangaian. A family service will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, on Wednesday, July 23, at 6pm. A celebration of her life will take place at Campbell and Sons, on Thursday, July 24, at 10.30am, followed by interment in Allanton Cemetery. The family extend their heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Dunedin Hospital Emergency Department (Resuscitation unit), the ICU team, especially Donna, who supported Tangi with her final journey. Many thanks to the Hospital Chaplaincy team (Cam) and Wendi Raumati for providing pastoral care and prayers for Tangi and our family. Meitaki Ngao, Tangi Ke, Tangi Ke, Ua Matou oki Tatou! #Mangaia1Mean
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
23 July 2025 - 3:00pm
Smart, Anne Marie (nee Napier) With great sadness we advise that Anne died peacefully in her sleep, on July 6, 2025, at Summerset Retirement Village in Dunedin. Cherished wife of the late John Douglas Smart, truly loved by her family Alan and Gaye McElroy, Sean, Rachel, Stella and Gemma McElroy and Sam and Keryn McElroy, truly loved also by her extended family Joan Atley, Doug and Jacqui Smart, Val and Steve Scobie and their families. In accordance with Anne’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A gathering to remember her life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 3pm, on July 23. Please bring a flower from your garden for Anne. - Messages to [email protected] or [email protected]
Venue:
MEMORIAL Service Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
21 July 2025 - 2:00pm
Marsh, Gerald Alexander (Gerry), Peacefully, on July 16, 2025, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dot, much loved father and father-in-law of Wayne and Andrea, Simon and Kim, and Andy and Lauren, loved Grandad of Caleb and Kate, Will, and the late Tom; Matt and Nicole, Hayden and Shahd, and Tyla and Adam; Kaitlyn and Mike, Hollie and Lachie, and Maia, also a loved Great-Grandad of Mackenzie (Peanut), and Kaison. A service for Gerry will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm, on Monday July 21. Live-stream will be available to view at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream - Messages to 7 Morris Street, Concord, Dunedin 9018
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
17 July 2025 - 2:00pm
WILSON, Heather Elizabeth - (formerly Roe, nee Sime) On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 85 years. Loved wife of Gordon* Roe, and Ken* Wilson, a loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Debbie Roe, Richard and Rachel Roe, Judith and Bentley* Seeto, Erica Hill and Graeme McPherson, Grandma of nine special young people - Kirsten, Nicholas, Matthew, Georgia, Alexander, Meredith, Timothy, Arthur, and Eleanor, and three precious great grandchildren Mahlia, Jack, and Maddox, a loving sister of Alastair, Donald and Janet Sime (* denotes deceased). A service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in East Taieri Church, 12 Cemetery Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm on Thursday July 17, followed by private cremation. Livestream can be viewed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to 63 Sandy Mount Road, RD2, Dunedin.
Venue:
East Taieri Presbyterian Church
12a Cemetery Road
East Taieri
Date of service:
16 July 2025 - 2:00pm
MCALWEE, Kevan John - On July 8, 2025, peacefully, at Dunedin Hospital, after a courageous battle; aged 78 years. Dearly loved and dedicated husband of Lynette, hardworking and respected Dad of Dean, and Nathan, much loved Kev to his daughter-in-laws Wendy, and Mandy, and grandchildren Brooke, Demi, Cydney, Karson, and Cohen. A celebration of Kevan’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm on Wednesday July 16. Messages to the McAlwee Family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053 or email [email protected]
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
15 July 2025 - 1:00pm
O’DONOHUE Gerard Francis On 4 July 2025, Peacefully at Leslie Groves Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Judy. Loved father of Joseph, Daniel, Karen and Sarah, and grandfather of his grandchildren. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Parish church 91 Church Street, Mosgiel at 1pm on Tuesday 15 July, followed by private cremation. Rosary will be recited in the church at 7pm on Monday 14 July. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers New Zealand would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to The O’Donohue Family, c/- P.O.Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.
Venue:
St Marys Parish Church Mosgiel
91 Church Street
Date of service:
12 July 2025 - 1:00pm
POTAE, William James (Bill) On July 9, 2025, peacefully, at Otago Community Hospice, surrounded by his family; aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean, adored father and father-in-law of Rachel and Ditre Tamatea, treasured ‘Gran-Gran’ of Waimarama, Ngakau, Hayes, and Kahurangi. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.00p.m on Saturday July 12. In lieu of flowers donations to Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
10 July 2025 - 2:00pm
KYDD, Rosemary Elaine Wilma - On July 1, 2025, peacefully, at Dunedin Hospital; in her 88th year. Much loved and adored wife of the late Clifford (Cliff), loved and treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Colleen and Alastair Stewart, Carol and Robin Whelan, Jo-Anne and Paul Clough, Julie and Mike Heath, Jeanine Kydd, and the late Gary, a beautiful Grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a loved sister of Kay, Jackie, and Bryan, and a loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. “ We thank our beautiful Mum for everything she was to us” A celebration of Rosemary’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm, on Thursday, July 10. Messages to the Kydd Family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
08 July 2025 - 11:30am
REYNTJES, Margaret Anne- Suddenly but peacefully, at home, on Tuesday July 1, 2025; aged 73 years. Dearly loved by Rianda and Jason, Bill and Kelly, Barend and Yalun, and Leo, best friend of Aunty Cathy, dearly loved and adored ‘Naughty Nanny’ of Kees, Willem, Sjaan; Flynn, Austyn; Clinton, Kotahi, Shaylia, Amarlie, and Azalie, and all her great-grandchildren. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, on Tuesday, July 8 at 11:30am, Messages to the Reyntjes family, c/-P.O Box 183, Mosgiel, 9053.
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
28 June 2025 - 11:00am
FERGUSON, Fiona On June 21, 2025, at the Clutha Hospital Much Loved wife of Scott, loved mother of… Holly, Angus, Dubhghlas, David , Alister & Amanda She was a beautiful soul who could light up a room with her smile and laughterA celebration of Fiona’s life will be held in the Balclutha Town and Country Club, 1 Yarmouth Street Balclutha, at 11am on Saturday June 28, followed by private interment. The service will be live streamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages c/-: Scott Ferguson P.O. Box 76 Milton 9241
Venue:
Balclutha Town and Country Club
1 Yarmouth Street
Balclutha
Date of service:
27 June 2025 - 10:30am
BATHGATE, Peter Hamilton Peter passed away, on Saturday night, June 21, 2025, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 86 years. He drove off in his taxi to Never Never Land to be with his beloved wife and soulmate, Wendy, so they could start a new adventure together He was a much loved and admired father and father-in-law of Jann and Murray, Chris and Jodi, Kim and Jane, cherished Pop of Will and Josh and a dearly loved brother of Elspeth and Barbara. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St Johns Ambulance would be appreciated, as they have provided an amazing service to Peter and Wendy over the past few months. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10:30am on Friday June 27. The service will be Live-streamed at www.campbelandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to 11 Coalstage Road, RD1 Dunedin 9076.
Venue:
Campbell & Sons
95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, 9024
Mosgiel
Date of service:
25 June 2025 - 10:30am
NEILSON, John Murray (Murray) Unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday June 18, 2025. Loved husband of Karen, loved father of Sean and partner Leigh, and Alice and partner Liam, loved Grandad of Yulia, and loved companion of family dog Pip. A service for Murray will be held at Campbell and sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, on Wednesday June 25 at 10:30a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Sinclair Wetlands would be much appreciated and can be left at the service . Murray’s service will be live streamed at https://www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to the Neilson Family C/o Campbell and Sons, PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
24 June 2025 - 2:00pm
Whaanga, Tane James Tragically, on June 17, 2025; aged 30 years. Dearly loved son of Adam and Rhonda, loved brother of Matt and Josh, loved Grandson of the late Jim and Yvette Whaanga, Irene and the late Ron Wylie. A service to celebrate Tane’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm, on Tuesday, June 24. The service will be Livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream - Messages to 4 Cuddie Close, East Taieri 9024
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
23 June 2025 - 2:00pm
Clarkson, Terrence (Terry) Passed away, on Tuesday June 17, 2025, in the care of the Otago Community Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and on the eve of his 65th Wedding Anniversary. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pamela, treasured father and father-in-law of the late Lynley and Chris May, Glen and Allison, cherished Grandad of Nathan and Molly May, Hayleigh and Dean Clarkson, Samantha and Nathan Rogan, Daniel Clarkson and Jonty Downes, much loved Step-Grandad of Emma, Laura and Abby, loving Great-Grandad of his 8 great grandchildren. The family wish to thank the Otago Community Hospice for their care of Terry and their support of the family, also the Gordon Road Medical Centre, in particular Nurse Claire and Dr John Heydon for the support we received over many months. A service to celebrate Terry’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm, on Monday, June 23. The service will be livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated. - Messages to 18 Eton Drive, Mosgiel 9024.
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
16 June 2025 - 10:30am
WILSON, Joyce Elizabeth (nee McLeary) Peacefully, surrounded by family at her home, Rodabe Farm Henley, on Monday, June 9, 2025. Dearly loved and devoted wife for 65 years and best friend of Colin*, loved mother and mother-in-law of Rosemary and Ian Chalmers, David Wilson, Beverley and Victor Sue-Tang, treasured Nana of Anne-Marie, and Meredith Turnbull, Caimin and Erica, Liam, and Finley Sue-Tang, much loved and missed by her family and friends. (* denotes deceased) A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10:30am, on Monday, June 16, followed by interment in Otokia Cemetery. Messages to the Wilson family, 159 Henley-Berwick Road, R.D.1 Outram 9073.
Venue:
Campbell & Sons Funeral Services
95 Gordon Road
Date of service:
14 June 2025 - 12:30pm
Venue:
Campbell & Sons Funeral Services
95 Gordon Road
Date of service:
12 June 2025 - 10:30am
Larkins, Maxwell Kenneth (Max) Peacefully, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Leslie Groves Hospital Dunedin; in his 70th year. Dearly loved husband of Liz, much loved father and father in law of Tim and Emily, Vania and Colin, Andrew and Mell, Joanna and Kieran, Emma and Kiel, Kim, Caleb and Layane, and Emily and John, loving grandfather to all his grandchildren. A service for Max will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am, on Thursday June 12. Max's service will be live streamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream.
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
10 June 2025 - 10:30am
Riach, Graham William On Wednesday 4 June, 2025, in Dunedin Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Betty, much loved father and father-in-law of Sue and Richard Brinsdon, Robert and Sandra, loved granddad of Kate and Dayron, Shaun, Amy and Indy, Emma and Nathan, loved great grandad of Avi and Xavier. No flowers please. A Memorial Service for Graham will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 10.30am on Tuesday 10 June. Messages to 2 Irvine Street, Mosgiel 9024
Venue:
MEM SERVICE Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel
Date of service:
05 June 2025 - 2:00pm
Kenworthy, Heather Grace (nee Shepherd) 07.11.1944 - 31.05.2025 Passed away, peacefully, at Mossbrae Lifecare, Mosgiel, after a courageous battle, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Roger, loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Paul and Paula, Gary and Barbara, Wayne and Carolyn, Michelle and Paul, loved Nana to her grandchildren and great-grand children, loved sister and sister-in-law of Stewart* and Julie, Robert*, Margaret and Barry, also a loved auntie and great auntie. (* denotes deceased) Special thanks to Oncology Dept, Dunedin Hospital, Hospice and amazing staff at Mossbrae. A service for Heather will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm, on Thursday, June 5. - Messages to 52 King street, Mosgiel.
Venue:
Campbell and Sons Chapel
95 Gordon Road
Mosgiel