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BAINES (nee Madden) Colleen Mary of Toowoomba. Aged 46 years. Beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of Barry Baines, Bernadette, John, Christie and Jason DeGroot. Dearly loved daughter of Bernard (deceased) and Joyce Madden, and Jim Curtis. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Mr and Mrs Bill Madden, and Mr and Mrs Doug Madden (Brisbane) and their families.

Relatives and friends of COLLEEN are respectfully invited to her funeral which is appointed to leave St Patrick's Cathedral, James Street, Toowoomba, after a Mass of Thanksgiving commencing at 10am TOMORROW (Friday, 25 th August, 1995) for the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance. (The Chronicle, Toowoomba, Thursday August 24, 1995)

BERTHELSEN, [nee Andrews] Florence Harriet of Pleasantville Nursing Home, Wynnum West, formerly of Gumdale. Passed away Friday 9th November 2001, aged 81 years. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held in the Bayside Uniting Church, 176 Sibley Road, Lindum, on Tuesday 13th November, 2001, commencing at 1.30pm. No Funeral Cortege. Cannon Cripps, Funeral Directors. PH 3356 4277. The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Saturday, November 10, 2001.

BERTHELSEN, Roy late of Janet Street, Margate. The Relatives and Friends of Kathleen (Kay), Roy James and Margaret Berthelsen, Bereniece and Roy Edington and Families are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service for her dearly loved Husband, their much loved Father, Brother, Brother-in-law, and Uncle which is appointed to be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe, for interment at the Redcliffe Cemetery on conclusion of a Requiem Mass tomorrow Tuesday. Service commencing at 2.00pm. Moreton Funerals, Redcliffe. The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Monday, November 18, 1991.

BERTHELSEN, Clarence, late of Pleasantville Nursing Home and formerly of Gumdale. The Relatives and Friends of the late Clarence Berthelsen, beloved Husband of Florence, loving Brother-in-law of Mervyn Andrews and their Families are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Service which will be held at Sibley Road Uniting Church, Sibley Road, Wynnum North (next to Pleasantville Nursing Home), on Monday, 15.2.99 at 9.30am. No Funeral Cortege. Cannon & Cripps. The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Friday, February 12, 1999.

BERTHELSEN, George Charles of 27 Capel Street, Brighton. Loved Brother of Berenice Edington. The Relatives and Friends of the late George Berthelsen are respectfully advised that his Cremation Service is appointed to be held in the Chapel, Albany Creek Crematorium, tomorrow, Friday at 9.30am. Geo Hartnett. The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, September 22, 1988.

BERTHELSEN, George C. - The Relatives & Friends of Mrs M. Berthelsen & family (Symes Street, Valley) are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband & their Father, George Christian Berthelsen, late Waterside Worker, to leave the Funeral Chapel, Wickham Street, Valley, This (Wednesday) Afternoon at 3.45 o'clock for Toowong Cemetery. K.M. Smith. The Courier-Mail, Wednesday, 28 June 1944.

PASSING OF AN OLD RESIDENT. A very old Bundaberg identity passed away yesterday in the General Hospital in the person of Mr Berthelsen, who many years ago was in business as a tailor in Bourbon-street. He had reached the ripe age of 77 years, and his death was not unexpected. He is mourned by a family of five daughters and two sons, all married and comfortably settled in life, namely Mrs C.W. Pollitt, Barolin Road, Mrs W. Curtis, Brisbane, Mrs J.J. Jackson, Brisbane, Mrs F. Chenery, Brisbane, Mr George Berthelsen, Brisbane, Mr Alfred Berthelsen, Africa and Mrs L. P-etersen, East Bundaberg. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to Messrs F.C. Brown and Co and the cortege will move at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon from the residence of his son-in-law, and daughter, Mr and Mrs C.W. Pollitt, for the General Cemetery. The Bundaberg Mail MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1917.

BERTHELSEN,—At the Bundaberg General Hospital, on 30th September, 1917, JORGEN BERTHELSEN aged 77 years. Deeply regretted.

The Friends of the late Mr Berthelsen, also the Friends of his Family are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will move from the residence of his Son-in-Law and Daughter, Mr and Mrs C.W. Pollitt, Barolin road, This Day at 2.30 p.m. for interment in the General Cemetery. F.C. BROWN & CO, Undertakers and Enbalmers, Bourbon street.

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COLE - In loving memory of Tom Thurley Cole, who died May 20, 1908. Inserted by his loving sisters. (In Memoriam - The Otago Witness May 26, 1909.

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EDINGTON [nee Berthelsen], Berenice Mary of 27 Capel Street, Brighton. The Relatives and Friends of Mr Roy Dudley Edington are invited to attend the Funeral Service for his beloved Wife, Berenice Mary Edington, to be held in the Chapel of Albany Creek Crematorium, Bridgeman Downs, tomorrow, Friday, at 1.15pm. K.M. Smith. The Courier-Mail, Thursday, February 11, 1999.

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HIBBERD [nee RAPER], Ruby Ethel May. Aged 92 years. Late of Argyle Lodge. At the Bundaberg Base Hospital on November 20, 2001, Widow of Charlie. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of Keith, Colleen, Brian and their respective families. “Rest In P eace”.

Relatives and friends of Ruby Ethel May Hibberd are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Barolin Street , [Bundaberg] TOMORROW, Friday, November 23, 2001 commencing at 11am and afterwards at the Bundaberg Lawn Cemetery. (News Mail, Bundaberg, Thursday, November 22, 2001)

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LUCEY (Columban Sisters, Eglinton Road) - July 10, 2007, at St. Columban's Convent, Magheramore, Wicklow, Sr. Sheila, late of Claremorris, Galway and Philippines; deeply regretted by her sister Betty (Warde), brother Con, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and Religious Community. R.I.P. Funeral today (Thursday) after 11.30 o'clock Mass in Convent Chapel to Convent Cemetery.

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MADDEN – ROSS. Tony and Elaine Ross wish to announce the marriage of their only daughter Theressa to Michael, youngest son of Bill and Kay Madden and Phyllis Madden (dec'd). Service at 3pm at St Stephens. All friends welcome at Church. (The Chronicle, Saturday, February 14, 1998)

MADDEN - MAZZANTI. Tina and Darren wish to announce their marriage at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 3pm. Friends welcome at church. (The Chronicle, Toowoomba, Saturday, April 9, 1994)

MADDEN, John Joseph (Jack) of Ormonde Road, Yeronga. The Relatives and Friends of the late John Joseph Madden are invited to attend his Cremation Service which is to be held at 11:00am tomorrow Wednesday in the West Chapel of Mt Thompson Crematorium. (The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Tuesday, June 2, 1987)

MADDEN, Mary Bella of 32 Ormonde Road, Yeronga. Dearly Beloved Wife of Jack (Cunnamulla), beloved Mother of Leslie Albert and Wilhelmina Leahy and loved Grandma of Christopher, Katrina, Anton and Amanda. The Funeral Service for the late Mary Bella Madden will be held in the East Chapel Mt Thompson Crematorium today, Friday (16 November 1979) at 3pm. (The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Friday, November 16, 1979)

MADDEN, Miss Margaret, of Beaconsfield Terrace, Sandgate. The Relatives and Friends of Mr and Mrs J. Madden (Yeronga) are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Sister and Sister-in-law, Margaret Madden. The Funeral will leave St Kieran's Church, Greenwood Road, Brighton on conclusion of Requiem Mass commencing at 9am This Wednesday for Nudgee Cemetery. (The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Tuesday, November 12, 1968)

MADDEN [nee Kenny], Mrs Mary, of 369 Beaconsfield Terrace, Brighton. The relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs J. Madden, Miss Margaret Madden, Mr and Mrs E. Kenny and Family, Mr and Mrs F. Humphreys and Family (Roma), and Mrs J. Quinn and Family (Mitchell) are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Sister, Sister-in-law, and Aunt Mary Madden to leave the Funeral Chapel, 95 Wickham Street, Valley, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.45am for Nudgee Cemetery. (The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Monday, July 26, 1965)

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McCUTCHEON, William Thomas (Bill). — On March 11, 2009, at Otago Community Hospice, dearly loved husband of Leonie, loved father and father-in-law of Katrina, Wayne and Marcella, loved Granddad of Matthew and William.
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— A service for Bill will be held In Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, on Monday, March16, at 2 p.m then to the Port Chalmers Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

McGIBBON, Walter J. - The Relatives & Friends of Mrs O. McGibbon & the Berthelsen Family (Valley) are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband, their Son-in-law & Brother-in-law, Walter James McGibbon of Cartwright Street, Windsor to leave the Funeral Chapel, Wickham Street, Valley This (Tuesday) Afternoon at 3.30 o'clock for Toowong Cemetery. K.M. Smith. The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Tuesday, July 11, 1944.



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O'DEA, Mrs Norah Veronica, of Eventide, Sandgate. The Relatives and Friends of Mrs B. Underwood, Mrs. M.E. Beesley, Mr and Mrs C.F. Oberthur and Families are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt, Norah Veronica O'Dea, to leave St Mary's Church, Peel Street, South Brisbane on conclusion of prayers commencing this Wednesday at 1:45pm for South Brisbane Cemetery. K.M. Smith AFDA, The Courier-Mail, Wednesday March 10, 1965.

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PARRY-THURLOW. Ray and Sheila Thurlow of McDowall, are delighted to announce the Engagement of their younger daughter, Maria Bernadette, to Christopher Thomas, Son of Doug and Fran Parry of Coorparoo. Congratulations and best wishes from your families.

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RENWICK, Davena Margaret of 27 Cherry Drive, Mosgiel. July 27, 1933 - February 8, 2007. Died at home as she wanted. With sincere thanks to all the support from Dr David Crook and the Green Island Medical Centre, Mosgiel Central Pharmacy, the District Nursing staff and the Otago Community Hospice. Loved and loving wife of Ian, loved stepmother of Carey and Leanne, Peter and Leanne, Jason and Jeanette, and Genny, and step grandmother to their children. A service for Davena will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel on Monday, February 12 at 1:30pm followed by internment in the Green Park Cemetery.

Also—Loved daughter of the late James and Letitia Barclay, loved sister of the late James (Jimmy) Barclay, loved sister and sister-in-law of Letitia and the late William Young, and loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

Also—Loved and loving mother to Adrian van-der-Eik, loved and loving nana to Katie and Emma van-der-Eik, loved and blessed great nana to Mackenzie.

Also—Forever loved Mum and mother-in-law of Marianne and Christopher Womphrey, beloved nana of Andrew and David McClintock and their partners, Susanne Claridge and Nadia Perrin, and an extraordinary nana to the late Matthew Joshua McClintock, together now, safe in the arms of Jesus.

Also—To our deary loved other mother and Aunty Davena. We will miss you heaps. Love always. Ainslie and Murray Carhanan and all the family.

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Mr John Sutherland STORRIE, a colonist of 50 years standing and a very old district resident, he having settled in the Gooburrum many years ago, passed away somewhat suddenly on Wednesday a the Hospital, where he was admitted the previous day in a state of collapse. Mr Storrie, who was 75 years of age was in town on Monday last, apparently in the enjoyment of his customary robust health, consequently the news of his death came as a shock to the community. He leaves a grown up family of nine children--his wife having pre-deceased him some three years ago--to mourn their loss, and deep sympathy will be felt for them in their bereavement. Death was due to perontinitis. The funeral yesterday was largely attended. (Source unrecorded)

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THORPE, David R.W. formerly of Chalifont Street, Salisbury. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Service which is appointed to leave the Repatriation Hospital Chapel, Newdegate Street, Greenslopes, for the Mt Gravatt Lawn Cemetery, today, Tuesday, 11.8.92 on conclusion of Service commencing at 2.30pm. Logan Funerals. The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Tuesday, August 11, 1992.

THURLOW [nee Berthelsen], Ruby of McDowall. The Relatives and Friends of Raymond and Sheila Thurlow, Theresa, Dominic and Maria are invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved Mother, their dearly loved Mother-in-law and Grandmother, Ruby Thurlow. The Funeral will leave St Gerard Majella Catholic Church, Maundrell Terrace, West Chermside on conclusioin of Requiem Mass commencing at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday for Pinnaroo Lawn Resting Place, Bridgeman Downs. The Courier-Mail, Brisbane, Wednesday, April 29, 1998.

THURLOW [nee Bickerstaff]. On March 7, 1956, at the residence of her daughter (Mrs J.A. Barklay), 49 Cavell street, Letitia, dearly beloved wife of the late John William Thurlow, of St Leonards, and loved mother of Albert, Letty, Mary, Dick, Teanie, Jim and the late George and Jack; in her eighty-sixth year. Deeply mourned. – The Funeral will leave our Chapel, 325 Great King street, Tomorrow (Saturday), the 10th inst., at the conclusion of a service commencing at 10 a.m, for the Anderson 's Bay Cemetery. Messages to 49 Cavell street. – R. McLean and Son, Ltd. Funeral Directors. [ODT, Dunedin NZ]

THURLOW Violet Gertrude [nee SOMER] on June 6, 1960 at Green Lane Hospital dearly loved wife of Richard Thurlow, 778 Dominion Road, Balmoral. A service will be held at the Chapel of David Funeral Services, 294 Dominion Road at 10am tomorrow (Wednesday), the funeral then leaving for Waikumete Crematorium. Cut flowers only.

THURLOW, Richard Herbert. On June 23, 1964, at a private hospital, dearly beloved husband of the late Violet, loved brother of Rube and loved uncle of Ema Eversen (Hawera); in his 84th year. A service will be held at the Purewa Crematorium chapel at 9:45am tomorrow (Thursday). Cut flowers by request.

THURLOW, Richard Herbert. On June 23rd 1964 at a Private Hospital, loving brother of Albert (Alexandra, Central Otago) and Reuben and brother in law of Bell (Ellerslie).

THURLOW, Reuben Watt. On February 13, 1968, at Auckland, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth and dearly loved father of Marjorie (Mrs Anderson), father-in-law of Charlie and grandfather of Barry and Sayandra. A service will be held at the Purewa Crematorium Chapel at 12:30pm today (Thursday). Communications to 88[?] Aranui Rd., Mt. Wellington. No flowers by request.

THURLOW, Clyde Kitchener (Kitch), of 7 Deel Street, Alexandra (formerly of Becks). On Tuesday, June 29, 1999, at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde; in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Mabel, loved father and father-in-law of Greer (Spain), Brian and Lynne (Becks), Helyn (Christchurch), and Carol and Martin Taylor (Dunedin). Loved granddad of Carl, Kerri, Stephanie, Claire, Daniel, Julia, Emma, Nuria, Allister and Bevin, and great-granddad on the rocks of Dylan and Aria. A service for Kitch will be held in St Enochs Church, Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 2pm, on Friday, July 2, then leaving for the Alexandra Cemetery. Harborow and Co Ltd., funeral directors, Alexandra.

THURLOW, Clyde Kitchener (Kitch). Beloved youngest son of the late Albert and Beatrice Thurlow, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Bert and Lesley (Blenheim), Rita and Howard (Christchurch), Thelma and George (Dunedin), Gladys and Tom (Alexandra), Frank, Isobel and Jane (Palmerston), and Ray (Ranfurly), and brother-in-law of Jerry Sanders (Alexandra) and Jean (Jane) Cook (Christchurch).

THURLOW, Mabel Margaret (nee Sanders). Of Alexandra (formerly of Becks), on Friday, 14 April 2000, (peacefully), after a long illness at Ranui Hospital, Alexandra; in her 82nd year, beloved wife of the late Kitch, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Greer (Spain), the late Alan, Brian and Lynne (Becks), Helyn (Christchurch), Carol and Martin Taylor (Dunedin), loved Nana of Emma and Nuria; Stephanie, Claire, Daniel and Julia; Carl and Debbie, and Kerri Glover; Allister and Bevin, and loved great Nana of Dylan and Arie Glover. Greatful thanks to all Mabel's caregivers for their loving care during her illness over the years. A service in remembrance of Mabel will be held in St Enochs Church, Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 2:30pm, on Tuesday, 18 April, then to the Alexandra Cemetery. Messages to Brian Thurlow, Blackstone Hill, Runs Road, RD 2, Omakau. Harborow & Co Ltd, Funeral Directors, Alexandra.

THURLOW, Mabel Margaret (nee Sanders). Dearly loved daughter of the late Tom and May Sanders, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jane (Jean) and the late Barn Cook (Christchurch), Jerry and Hazel and the late Elaine (Alexandra), Dorothy and the late Tom Sanders (Clyde), Dawn and the late Jim Sanders (Christchurch), the late Rita and Don Dennison (Palmerston), Bill (Alexandra), Violet (Christchurch), and loved Auntie Mabel of her nieces and nephews.

Helen Beatrice THURLOW Passed away suddenly at Christchurch. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Carl Glover, and Kerri and Harry Rose. Loved Nana of Dylan and Arie. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Greer Thurlow, Brian and Lynne Thurlow, and Carol and Martin Taylor. A loved aunt of Emma, and Nuria, Stephanie, Claire, Daniel, Julia, Allister, and Bevin. Messages for the Thurlow Family, c/o 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Helen's life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Wednesday 6th June 2007 at 11.00 a.m. John Rhind Funeral Directors

THURLOW, Phyllis (nee Leslie) On Saturday, October 28, 2006, peacefully at Holmwood Home Hospital, loved wife of the late George Douglas Thurlow, dearly loved mother of Barbara and Noel, loved mother-in-law of Michael and Sherrie, loved Grandma and Nana of Kurt and Nichola, Anya and Anthony; Rogan, Symon and Wanda; James, and Richard, and Great-Gran to Henry, Charlotte, Lachie, Jack, and James. GÇÿA life well lived.' Phyllis will live on in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Holmwood for their loving care of Phyllis. Garden flowers only please. The Funeral service for Phyllis will be held at Rossburn Receptions, Sparks Lane, off Northbrook Road, Rarigiora, Tomorrow (Tuesday October 31), at 3p.m.

THURLOW, James Fordham (Jim) at Montecillo War Veterans Home on September 7th 1999 (formerly of Ravensbourne); in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Vera, loved father and father-in-law of Leonie and Bill McCutcheon, Keithley and Jim Mears, Kevin and Val, Bonnie and John Hollows (Oamaru) and a much loved granddad and Great-Grandfather.

Funeral service for Jim will be held in Gilleons Chapel, 407 Hillside Rd, Dunedin September 10th at 2pm then to the Port Chalmers Cemetery.[Gilleons Funeral Services] September 10, 1999

THURLOW - On April 30, in the Hospital, Naseby, John Thurlow (late of St Bathans), in his 69th year. (Otago Witness, May 26, 1909).

THURLOW - On the 31st January, 1902, at the Vulcan Hotel, St Bathans, William Thurlow (Uncle), the beloved brother of John Thurlow and Mrs T. Cole, of Kensington, Dunedin. Deeply regretted. (Otago Witness February 5, 1902).





THURLOW. On Nov 2 to Ray and Sheila -- a Son, Dominic Joseph. Brother for Theresa. Both well. Thank you Drs and Nurses. Deo Gra.

THURLOW-LUCEY. The Engagement is announced of Sheila Mary Lucey, of Ashgrove to Raymond Joseph Thurlow of Nundah.

THURLOW-SMITH. Ray and Sheila Thurlow of McDowall, are delighted to announce the Engagement of their eldest daughter, Theresa Catherine to Grant Anthony, only Son of Arthur and Pam Smith of Ballarat, VIC on 08.12.00 at ULURU N.T. Congratulations and Best Wishes to you both for your future together.






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