Death and Funeral Notices

  • Bishop, Charlie

    Bishop, Charles William George (Charlie) Passed away peacefully at Cornwall Rest Home 2nd October 2026, aged 90. Loved son of the late Theresa and Frank Bishop. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Marie Barrett and the late Stan Davies, Frances and Arthur von Sturmer, Maurice and the late Beryl Bishop, and Roselyn and Rex Hatfield. Special…

  • Dittmer, Garry

    Dittmer, Garry Wayne, suddenly on 1 October 2026, aged 68.  Loved son and son-in-law of Fay Dittmer, Bill and Ann Dittmer, and Jenny and Jim Adamson. Much loved husband of Sarah, and amazing father and father-in-law of Gina and Matthew Conder, and Tim Dittmer and Amy Hall. Exceptional playmate and Grandad of Louis, Kate, Gemma,…

  • Avery, Janet

    Avery nee Sturton, Janet Mary Elizabeth Born Ludlow England 11/10/1935 Peacefully passed at Masterton on Tuesday the 22nd of September. Treasured Mother of Charles, Piers and Simona. Beloved Grandmother of Sarah, Sophia and Thomas and loving partner of Ross. Janet was deeply loved and cherished by all her family and friends, and she will be…

  • Wilkinson, Clive

    Wilkinson, Clive Alastair, peacefully at home on his 85th birthday, after a very long battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Janice for 62 years. Cherished father of Derek, Graham, and Brian and Colleen. Much loved grandfather of Jessica, Samantha, Olivia, Daniel, and Adam, and great grandfather of Jack and Billie. A celebration of Clive’s life…

  • Bailey, Peter

    Bailey, Peter John – On 2nd September 2026 at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton following a short illness, aged 94. Loved husband of the late Isolene. Loved Dad of Jennifer, John (dec.) Carol, Donald, Susan, and Geoffrey. Cherished Grandad of Pania, Daniel, and Stevie-Rae. Loved brother of Doreen, Wendy (dec.) and Keith (all of UK). Patron of…

  • Aplin, May

    Aplin, Maymourne Te Paea Tēnā koutou e te whānau, Ngā mihi nui i ō whakaaro nui i ō koutou aroha nui e rere mai ana ki a mātou i tēnei rā. Kua tau ngā whakaritenga i raro nei: Kei te kāinga a nanny May Aplin e tākato ana tae noa ki tana rā nehu, nau…

  • Patterson, Phil

    Patterson, Philip (Phil) James 72 years of a life well lived. Phil died at home on Monday 10th August 2026 with his family by his side. Loved husband of Lyn. Loving father to Anna and Jamie, father-in-law of Richard. Treasured Pippy of Nina, Drew and Dara. Cherished son of the late May and Jamie. Loved…

  • Rimene, Porotiti

    Aged 91 years Porotiti (Paul) Rimene passed away on July 30, 2026, in Masterton, surrounded by his loving whānau. Born in Masterton, Porotiti (Paul) went to St Stephens College in Auckland until he got homesick. He was a devout follower of the Moreahu Ratana faith. He spent most of his working life at the Waingawa…

  • Peacock, Jenny

    Peacock, Jennifer Margaret, peacefully at Bupa Winara, Waikanae, after a brief illness. Treasured wife of Ted, cherished mother of Blayne and Alex (Singapore), and Candy and Jarred Luty. Adored Nana of Mikayla and James. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Jenny’s life to be held in the First Presbyterian Church, 90 Jellicoe…