Death Notices

Death Notice: WILFRED ROBERT ELLIOTT. 10^th July 1927 – 25^th June 2015. Ex Kwe Kwe. Died in Durban after a short illness. Beloved father of Denise, Patricia and Valerie. Will be sorely missed. Love you Dad.

 

Death Notice: It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martin Tracey, formerly of Tawstock Farm, Chakari,  on Wednesday 24 June 2015 at the age of 93 years.  He was husband to the late Jill  Tracey, beloved father of Rob and Sue Norman, Lowden and Juliet Stoole, Philip and Charmian Le Feuvre, Ken and Felicity Ironside and Kevin and Jocelyn Ricquebourg, wonderful grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.  A service of thanksgiving for his life will be held on Friday 3 July 2015 in the hall at Gateway Primary School at 2 pm.  (Juliet Stoole – 883260 or Jocelyn Ricquebourg – 0772321692)

Death Notice: Bob Pope (C.Eng. MICE. FCIMgt. (UK) It is with enormous sadness that we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Bob Pope on Sunday 21^st June in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Many will remember Bob from Costain (Africa) Ltd.  He lived in Borrowdale Brooke with his wife Shirley and they moved to PE to be with family in 2008.  If you would like to contact Shirley Pope, please do so on sapope@telkomsa.net SUBJECT – Message for Shirley.

 

Death Notice:  Joan Duirs (nee Fletcher).  Passed away peacefully at the age of 91,  on Friday 19 June in Masterton, New Zealand.  Formerly of Wedza. Beloved wife of Bill, mother/mother in law of Simon, Chris & Marilyn, Nicki & Phil.  Grandmother of Tamara, Kristen & Simone.  Gone to join Bill and Simon. 
V

 

Death Notice: Sr Patricia Walsh passed away on 18 June 2015 in the UK. She will be greatly missed by many. Holy Mass to celebrate her life will be on Friday 26 June 2012 @ 1500hrs in the Catholic Cathedral, Cnr 4^th Street/H Chitepo Ave, Harare. Contact – Sr Tarisai: tarisaiop@hotmail.com 0772 333 236

 

Death Notice: Charles Oliver Harcombe (father to Dr Tony Harcombe and Gayle Smith) passed away peacefully at home on the morning of 18^th June 2015.  A celebration of his life will be held at 6 Stewart Road, Rhodesville, opposite the Red Fox and Honeydew Farm on 24 June at 11:30am.  All are welcome.  Suggest donations in lieu of flowers to “The Edmond Duffield Trust” CABS account number: 100 455 8465  sheedon@zol.co.zw

Death Notice: FRANCIS – Estelle Florence (1932-2015), beloved Mother of Shirley, Barbara and Richard, Granny and Great Grandmother, passed away on 15 June at Mater Dei. A merciful release for Estelle after suffering a bad fall. Estelle is now at peace and with her beloved John. A memorial service is to be held at 230pm on Thursday 25 June at The Church of Ascension Chapel, Hillside, Bulawayo (corner Leander/Cumberland – entrance in Cumberland) followed thereafter by refreshments. By kind request, no flowers please but any donations to Garden Park would be gratefully received.

 

Death Notice: John Worsley-Worswick - It is with enormous sadness that we announce the sudden and untimely passing of John Worsley - Worswick on Sunday 21st June 2015 after a short illness.  John was instrumental in the formation of JAG (Justice for Agriculture) which shaped the response by commercial farmers and their workers after the Zimbabwe land invasions started.  John was highly principled and provided support to farmers and their families during this time of great stress.   John was a “larger than life” man, a hunter, fisherman, raconteur, environmentalist and wonderful friend  with an acerbic wit and a deep love of the bush and Zimbabwe. He grew up on the family farm in Marondera, before moving to Darwendale where he farmed for many years.    Our deepest sympathies go to John’s family and children Kate, Tom and Rob.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Death Notice: James Andrew (Andy) Beattie died peacefully at Malvern House Trust on Wednesday, June 24. He was the beloved husband of Shirley, father of Cheryl, Dave and Karyn, grandfather of Joelle, Leigh, Kim and James, and a great friend to many. A memorial service and wake in his honour will be held at the Dandaro Centre on Tuesday, June 30 at 2pm.