FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

Passed away peacefully on 30th August 2023 at home, aged 97. Loved husband of Phyllis, and the late Violet. Beloved father of Susan, Martha, David, Sarah and respective sons and daughter in law. Cherished Grandad and Great Grandad of his 8 grandchildren and 6 great granchildren, and one on the way. At Richard's request a private cremation has been held. He will be dearly remembered by us all. Please send communications to: jemwilliams109@gmail.com or to leave a tribute click below.

On Wednesday 23 August 2023 John passed away peacefully in his sleep, aged 91 years. Dearly beloved husband of Lorraine and the late Ann. Father to Peter and Jocelyn. Loved and respected brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Generous treat donor to Maggie. A memorial service will be held on Thursday 31st August 2023 at 2pm at Christ Church (Anglican), cnr Percy & Brambro Streets, Warkworth. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research (www.malaghan.org.nz)

(nee De Heer) Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 15th August 2023, aged 86. Loved wife of the late Jim Miller. Cherished mother of Annette (deceased), Bruce, Ian, Gavin and Kristen. Loved Oma of her seven grandchildren. At peace now and forever in our hearts. A service for Ruth will be held at Mahurangi Methodist Church, 1 Hexham Street, Warkworth on Friday 18th August, 2023 at 10.30am to be followed by interment at Purewa Cemetery, 100-102 St John's Road, Meadowbank, Auckland. To leave a tribute click below, or send all communications to: hello@besoul.co.nz

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 12th  August, 2023 at North Shore Hospital, aged 85. Beloved wife of Wayne, loved mother of her eight children, and loved grandmother and great grandmother to her many grandchildren. Now at peace, you will be sadly missed. At Marlene's request a private cremation has been held and the family will gather to remember her at a later stage.

(also known as Salaám) Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday 11th August, 2023. Adored mother of Molly. Cherished little sister of Kerry, Roger and Diane. Beloved Aunty and Great-Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved by Molly's dads Greg and Hugh, and her chosen family. Her compassionate heart and kind soul will live on in us all. A celebration of Linda's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 19th August, 2023 at 11.00am to be followed by private cremation. To view the livestream of the service or to leave a tribute please click below.

Passed away peacefully at home on 8th August, 2023, aged 81. Beloved husband of 57 years to Marion (Marnie), and loved by his four sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Gordon, you will be forever in our hearts. At Gordon's request a private family service and cremation has been held.

Passed away on Friday 4th August, 2023 at Whangarei Hospital. Loved wife of Ian, and mother to her 3 children, and grandchildren. Loved by her family and friends, she will be dearly missed. At Mary's request a private family service will be held on Thursday 10th August, 2023 at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth, to be followed by private cremation.

Passed away at North Shore Hospital on 21st July 2023, aged 83. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and friend. A wonderful teacher and musician, he will be dearly missed. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 27th July 2023 at 1.00pm. To view the livestream of the service, or to leave a tribute click below.

Born December 30, 1946. Passed away on July 19, 2023. Murray James Spearman MNZM CStJ, was the dearly loved husband of Sandra - "we have walked side by side for 54 years, go in peace" - adored Dad of Craig and Andrea; father-in-law of Rochelle; loved Poppy of Tilly, Luca and Jake. In Murray's words "life has been a wonderful journey with so many great times with family and friends". At Murray's request there will be a private cremation and no funeral service. In lieu of flowers a donation to Harbour Hospice Warkworth would be appreciated. To leave a tribute click below.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 14th July 2023, at North Shore Hospital, aged 83. Loved husband of Penny for 58 years. Loved father of Michelle (deceased), Gary and Steve, and father in law of Grant and Margaret. Loved Poppa of Kristen, Jessica, India, Shelby and Glen. You will be sadly missed but forever in our hearts. A service to celebrate Brian's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 20th July 2023 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Harbour Hospice Warkworth would be greatly appreciated at harbourhospice.org.nz/donate  To view the livestream or to leave a tribute click below.