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Mr Philip Sidney Cocks
19 Jun 1937 - 21 Nov 2023
COCKS, Philip Sidney.
Passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus; surrounded by his wife and family in Palmerston North, on 21st November 2023.
Treasured husband to Dawn for 65 years. Dearly loved Dad of Alan & Suzanne, Dean & Judy, Julie & Martin, and Paul & Kate. Precious Grandpa to all his many Grandchildren, Daniel (dec), Amy & Tim, Jonni & Toni, Jordan, Montana, Nick & Narissa, Hannah, Hayden & Steph, Sam & Ella, Anna & Andrew, Gabby & Luke, Matthew & Sarah, Elizabeth, and Philip. A hero to his 18 Great-grandchildren.
A special brother, the youngest of 12 siblings. Adored by his nieces, nephews and extended family.
A service to celebrate Phil's life will be held at St Albans Presbyterian Church. 339 Albert St, Palmerston North, on Friday 1st December 2023 at 1.00pm.
Funeral Director: Ross Carey
Mrs Mary Theresa Farrell
13 Oct 1931 - 20 Nov 2023
FARRELL, Mary Theresa.
Of Palmerston North. On 20th November 2023, (peacefully) at Brightwater Home. Aged 92 years.
Dearly loved wife of Eddie (dec), loved mother of Janice and Graham Bennett, Audrey and Murray Smith, Rita and Mike Warwick, and Paula and Stephen West, cherished Nana of her nine grandchildren and all her great-grandchildren, and a loved sister and sister-in-law.
Messages to the Farrell Family, C/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441.
A Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 197 Broadway Ave, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 29th November 2023, at 1.30pm.
Funeral Director: Nate Mitchell
Mr Raymond John Trott
30 May 1926 - 27 Nov 2023
TROTT, Raymond John.
Passed away on Monday 27th November 2023 at Summerset, Palmerston North, aged 97 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy. Much loved dad and father-in-law of Margaret and Brian, and Murray (dec) and Sandra. Adored Pops to Nicola and Katie.
A service for Ray will be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at 10.30am, thereafter private cremation.
Funeral Director: Ross Carey
The family has requested no funeral live stream.
Mrs Barbara Thelma Ruawai
24 Sep 1946 - 20 Nov 2023
RUAWAI, Barbara Thelma.
Of Palmerston North, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Monday 20 November 2023, aged 77 years.
Cherished Mum of Shane, Hamish, and Jill, and a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by us all.
A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held at Robert J. Cotton Funeral Directors, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 24 November 2023, at 1.00pm, followed by private interment.
Funeral Director: Brent Le Quesne
Mrs Anne Catherine Horne
26 Apr 1937 - 25 Sep 2023
HORNE, Anne Catherine.
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital Monday 25th September 2023. Aged 86 years old.
Much loved wife of the late Neville and loved mother & mother in law of Warren
Horne and Heather Miller, Margaret Robertson, Bronwyn and Kevin Bishop and a loved nana of Tim & Ann Marie, Jennifer & Daniel and great nana of Grace, Isabella, Finnley and Hudson.
Much loved sister to Neil & Mildred and George & Diane Robertson.
Messages to the Horne family c/- P.O.Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441
Donations in lieu of flowers to Asthma New Zealand would be appreciated.
A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel 697 Main Street, Palmerston North on Monday 2nd October at 1pm.
Jennifer Ann Monro
MONRO Jennifer Ann (nee Squires). Passed away peacefully at the Palmerston North Hospital on 24th September 2023 in her 92nd year. Beloved husband of Neil, mother of Belinda and Bob McGrath (dec.), Penny and Murray Carrington (dec.) and Andrew and Kim. Nana of Charlotte, Eddy, Nathan and Rosemary, Amanda, Melanie and Paul, Chelsea, Hannah and Ben, and all her great grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Jennie will be held at Robert J Cotton Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North on Thursday 28thSeptember, 2023 at 1.00 pm. Messages may be sent to: Monro family PO Box 5191, Palmerston North.
Mrs Maureen Kay Didham (Kay)
15 Dec 1942 - 26 Sep 2023
DIDHAM, Maureen Kay (Kay)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday 26th September 2023. Aged 80 years old.
Kay was the much loved husband of Jim.
Cherished sister to Bev and the late Peter.
Adored mum to Peter & Trish and Kim & Robert.
Treasured nana to Nikita, Blair and Trent.
A service to celebrate Kay’s life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel 697 Main Street, Palmerston North on Friday 29th September at 10am.
Maria Therese Bingham
21 Aug 1941 - 21 Sep 2023
BINGHAM, Maria Therese (nee Burke):
Of Palmerston North, passed away peacefully on Thursday 21 September 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Loving Mum of David and Debra, Jackie, Dean and Janene, Anne-Marie and Kevin. Much loved Grandma and Great-Grandma to many. Cherished sister of Anne Burke, Patricia Shortall, Dan Burke, Christine McNamee, Madeleine Cook, Peter Burke, and Elizabeth Furness. Messages for Maria’s family can be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Sincere thanks to the staff of the Palmerston North Hospital OPAL Ward for their dedication and care. A service for Maria will be held in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 197 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 27 September 2023, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.