FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

Passed away suddenly in Singapore on 12th June 2023. Cherished husband of Jude. Much loved father and grandfather, brother, and friend. A celebration of Mark's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 24th June 2023 at 1.00pm.  Please send communications to:  hello@besoul.co.nz or click below to leave a tribute and view the livestream.  

Passed away suddenly at home on 6th June 2023, aged 62. Loved daughter of Arthur Geoffrey Pickstone. Loved sister of Simon (deceased), Mark, and Sarah. A service to celebrate Deborah's life wil be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 12.00pm. To leave a tribute click below.

Passed away at home surrounded by love, on 4th June 2023, aged 69, after a courageous battle. Much loved husband of Genette. Son of the late Ada and Lloyd, and son-in-law of Leonie and Brian (deceased). Loved father and father-in-law of Kelly and Linda, and Kristi and Brendan, and Poppa to Laura and Jamie. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Jeanie and Neil, Doreen and Rodger, Richard and Diane, Glennis and Jim, Lorraine and Les, Aileen and Keith, Derek (deceased) and Margaret, Sheryl and Graham, Greg and Theresa, Neil (deceased), Kevin and Terry. Loved brother-in-law of Terry and Cheryl, Dino and Jacqui, Robert and Deb, and Cody and Lauren, and loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Warren's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 10th June 2023 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to harbourhospice.org.nz would be greatly appreciated. To view the livestream and to leave a tribute click below.

Toni Maxine Wilson (nee Katavich). Passed away peacefully on 29th May 2023, aged 75. Dearly loved wife of Richard. Loved sister of Patrick, Michael, Jannine, Kathryn and Mark. Cherished mother of Kim and Megan, and loved Nan of Brook, Holly, Shanika, Jasmine and Lucas. Now at peace and will be forever remembered with love. A celebration of Toni's life will be held at the Magnolia Room, Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 2nd June at 1.00pm. To leave a tribute or to view the livestream of the service, click Read More below.

NANA DUCK. (nee Tabuteau) Passed away peacefully at home, aged 80. Loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mum of Tracey, Kelly, and Warren, and mother-in-law of Richard and Rhett. Awesome Nana of Ella, Clark, Milly and Claudia. With special thanks to her incredible Whangateau community who have been such a support to her over many years. A celebration of Annette's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Tuesday 16th May, 2023 at 11.30am. The family advise no gifts or flowers are required at Annette's service, only your presence. All communications to: hello@besoul.co.nz

After doing all there is to do in the world, Richard ‘Rick’ Hamblin has sadly left us behind on his next travels. Rick is on the road somewhere enjoying life’s guilty pleasures, dancing on tables and entertaining everyone with his stories. Loved by many far and wide, he leaves as great a legacy as one could want, with his tales of mischief continuing to bring joy and laughter. Rick and Bronwyn’s ‘darling dorta’ Anja is lucky to have enough love and good times to last a lifetime and will do her best to fill his shoes as the life and soul of the party until they meet again. Rick’s family kindly request their wishes for a private funeral service are honoured but invite you to join them in celebration of his life at Bridge House Lodge, 16 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth on Friday 12 May, 2023 at 12.30pm. Communications to hello@besoul.co.nz

Passed away peacefully on 5th May 2023 at North Shore Hospital, aged 92. Loved by his son Mark, daughter-in-law Sarah and his grandchildren, and extended family and friends. He will be forever in our hearts. A service for Robert will be held at Warkworth Anglican Christ Church, Church Hill, Warkworth on Friday 12th May 2023, at 2pm followed by private cremation. Communications to hello@besoul.co.nz

The last one standing from his large Irish family has died aged 89, peacefully in Warkworth on Sunday 30th April 2023. He is survived by his wife Rae, and family Michelle, Clive, Stella, Maria, Bryan, John, Chloe, Logan, Astin, Sebastian, Luka, Karl, Rachel, Amelia, Louis, Milan and Lucia. A funeral service for Michael will be held at Totara Park Retirement Village Hall, 9 Melwood Drive, Warkworth on Friday 5th May 2023 at 2.30pm.

Carol Hill-Smith (nee Hill) formerly Bailey.  Passed away on Saturday 15th April, 2023 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Lionel, mother of Marilyn, Murray (deceased), Biggz and Tammz, Danelle and Andy. Grandmother of Carl, Ngaire, Cara, Ashley and Stacey, and great grandmother of Paige, Chloe, Ava and Cara.  A celebration of Carol's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 2.00pm.  Communications to: hello@besoul.co.nz

Jeane Irwin Savage (nee Parke) passed away peacefully on 7th April 2023 after a short battle. Loving wife and best friend to Brian. Cherished mother and mother-in-law to Dave and Michelle, Todd and Joanne. Loving grandmother to Alice, Kellie-Rose, Josie, Kayla and great grandmother to Caleb, Hudson, Lilly-Lou, Zara, Karson. A service for Jeane will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on 13th April 2023 at 11.30am. Communications to hello@besoul.co.nz