FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

In memory of RNZN Lieutenant Commander John Leon Harrison, R.D., and Ship Master who has "crossed the bar", 17th July 1927 - 23rd July, 2024. Passed away peacefully at CHT Amberlea Rest Home, aged 97 years.  Beloved and cherished husband of Bet for 57 years. Loved father of Charmian (France). A private cremation has been held. Rest In Peace. Fair winds and calm seas.

(nee Dawson) Passed away peacefully on 16th July 2024 at North Haven Retirement Home, aged 95. Loved wife of the late Walter, and cherished mother of Scott (deceased) and Judith. Much loved and will be in our hearts forever. A private cremation has been held, to be followed by a memorial service at a later date, with details to be advised. If you wish to leave a tribute please click below.

Passed away peacefully at Harbour Hospice on 15th July 2024, aged 79. Loved husband of Maureen, father of Sarah and David, and brother of Chris. Respected member of the Warkworth Community. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Monday 22nd July 2024 at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Harbour Hospice would be greatly appreciated vis this link: harbourhospice.org.nz/appreciation-of-care  To leave a tribute please click below.

(nee Foster) Passed away at home on 13th July 2024, aged 66. Cherished wife of John. Loved daughter of the late Dick and Joy. Loved sister of Michael (deceased). Friend to many, and forever in our hearts. A service to celebrate Vickie's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Monday 22nd July 2024 at 10.00am to be followed by private cremation.  If you wish to leave a tribute please click below.

Passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his family on Thursday 20th June 2024, in his 95th year. Former husband of Joy, beloved father of Christine and Peter, Philip and Sue, Gary and Lesley, Sandra and Bob. Loved by his 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Will be sadly missed but in our hearts forever. A funeral to celebrate Lew's life will be held at 45B Black Swamp Road (Windsor Way), Mangawhai on Thursday 27th June 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation. To leave a tribute please click below.

Passed away peacefully on 11th June 2024, in Warkworth, aged 89 years. Dearly loved sister of Richard. A private cremation has taken place.

Les passed away peacefully on 11th June 2024. Dearly loved husband of Barbara. Loved father of Shona and Phillip and father-in-law to Lucille. Treasured Grandie of Kayla, Jayden, and Ashdyn, brother to six, and friend to many.  He had planned a private family funeral and to be cremated. A service will be held at a later date for family and friends with burial of ashes at Oruawharo and a gathering at the marae to follow.  To leave a tribute click below.

Passed away on Friday 31st May 2024 in Warkworth, aged 92. Much loved and adored husband of Lorraine. Loved brother of Roger, Moyna, and families. Loved father and father in law of Lynda, Wayne (deceased), Darryl and Julia, and Michael and Catherine. Cherished Grandpa of Jessica, Jedd, Ryan, Cormac, and Wilson. At peace at last. Loved always and carried in our hearts forever. A private cremation will be held to be followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate Barry's life at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Tuesday 11th June 2024 at 11.00am. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream please click below.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 15th May 2024 in Warkworth, aged 83 years. Maurice will be sadly missed by Alison and Judy. Loved brother of Carol, and dearly loved father and father in law of Diony, Angie and Grahame, Linus and Katrine, James and Katie, Oliver and Huong, and William and Lydia. Loved and cherished by his 13 grandchildren. A service to celebrate Maurice's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 24th May 2024 at 10.00am. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream please click below.

Passed away suddenly on 14th May 2024 at home, aged 41 years. Adored wife of Mark, loved mother of Jordan, and loved stepmother to Cayden and Kayla. Loved daughter and stepdaughter of Tracey and Paul, daughter of John, and loved sister of Jessica, Georgia, Jarred and Finn. Loved granddaughter of Peter and Julie (Oma and Poppa).  Special daughter in law of Jeanette, and Rob and Dee. You will be so sadly missed and forever loved.  A celebration of Jemma's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals on Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 1.00pm.  You are invited to join the family following the service for refreshments and continued sharing of memories at the Warkworth Hotel, 9 Queen Street, Warkworth. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream click below.