Funerals

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Newspaper Notice

Moriarty, Susan Dorothea passed away peacefully on 6 August 2026, aged 83. Beloved mother of Rachel, Jim, John and Chris Moriarty. Grandmother of Alex, Theo, and Ben Childs, Ewan and Keira Moriarty. Special thanks to Jenny Williams for support. In lieu of flowers, donations to Refugees as survivors would be appreciated and maybe made online at Donate | RASNZ. A service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at Old St Paul’s, 34 Mulgrave Street, Wellington on Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 11am, thereafter a private cremation.

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Newspaper notice

CRAIG, Graham Richard. Aged 89. Died on 10 August at Elderslea Rest Home, Upper Hutt.

Dearly loved husband of Marianne (Mat), and a much loved Father, Father-in-law and Grandfather of: Bruce, Karyn and Liz; Lyndsey and Ahu; Robert, Elizabeth, Ishbel and Luca. Brother of Grace Scott and Brian Craig, both dec. Life member of the Hutt Valley Tramping Club.

A celebration of Graham’s life will be held at St Hilda’s Church, 35 Cruickshank Road, Upper Hutt, on Monday 17 August at 2pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Age Concern Wellington, PO Box 11-108, Wellington 6142, or made at www.acwellington.org.nz/donate

The family is deeply grateful to the staff at Elderslea Rest Home for the care and kindness shown to Graham, and to us.

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COLLINGE, Robert, passed away in Wellington Regional Hospital peacefully on August 12th 2026 aged 76. Cherished and beloved partner of Shu Wing Pang. Dearly loved brother of Julia Hayward and brother-in-law of Lawrence Hayward, and loved uncle of Ben (dec.) and Katie Hayward. A service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held in Karori Small Chapel on 19th August 2026 at 11am.

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Died peacefully at Rita Angus on 30 August 2026, aged 88. Dearly beloved husband of the late Adrienne. Father to Paul, Marty, Nicki, Matt, and Antonia. Elder brother to Arthur, Margaret, Murray and Gwenda. Granddad to his many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As per Ian’s wishes, a private cremation will be held. Details for a memorial service will be shared by the family. Messages to the family can be sent c/- Wellington City Funerals 352 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, or online via the link below.

A memorial service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held on Saturday 5 September 2026 from 2pm. Speeches will begin at 3pm. For further details, please contact Matt or Antonia.