on November 11, 2025. Passed away at home, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gloria. Much loved Dad of Teena, and the late Donna, and father in law of Brent Morgan. Messages to Pete’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Pete’s life will be held in Our Chapel, on Tuesday November 18, commencing at 1.30pm.
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DAVIS Laura Mary –
On November 10, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her whanau/ family. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved mum of Peter and Cheri, Paula and Brent, and Robin and Lana. Loved Nanny of all her mokopuna and great mokopuna. Messages to the Davis family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Laura’s request a private cremation has been held.
CARTWRIGHT Frances June (June)
‘The Big Cheese’ on November 8, 2025, at her home at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordie. Loved partner and friend of Donne Collins. Dearest and treasured Mum of Diane and Doug Carrodus, Brendan and Gaye, Lloyd and Emma, Duncan and Louise. Special Nana June of Jamie and Hayden, Erin and Kyle, Toni (dec), Sally, and Claire, Shannel and Cody, Jonty and Gemma; Nick and Sarah, Jessica and Josh, Gatley; Anna and Dan, Rory and Tandia. Adored Great Nana of Hunter, Bailey, Addie, Sophie, Mason, Isabella, Millie and Charlotte. Loved adopted mum of the Bowen and Tansley families. A truly respected and beautiful lady Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure, RIP Mum. Junes’ family would like to thank Rosebank Lifecare and especially Theresa, for June’s care over the last few years. A massive thank you to Heather for your kindness, dedication and friendship to June. In Lieu of flowers a donation can be made at Junes service to Parkinsons NZ. Messages to Junes family PO BOX 472, Ashburton. A Funeral Service for June will be held in Our chapel cnr East & Cox Streets on Monday November 17, 2025, commencing at 1:00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
SYME Olive Annette (Annette),
peacefully on November 4, 2025. Dearly loved wife of Ivan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Ben, and Craig and Lucy. Special Nan of Jade, Millie, and Cooper; Lola, Olive, and Kitty. Messages to the Syme family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Annette’s wishes a private cremation will be held.
HEWITT David William
on November 1, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Sheila. Cherished father and father in law of Toni and Chris, Jeff, and Pip. Adored Pop of Taylor and Josh. Messages to the Hewitt family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. According to Davids wishes a private cremation has been held.
DENNIS Joan Beverley (Jo)
on October 30, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital after a brief illness, in her 91st year. Much loved wife of Colin. Loved mother of Annette, Karen, Pauline (dec), Beverley, Trevor, and Sandra. Will be missed by her grandchildren. Messages to the Dennis family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Colin would like to thank the staff in Ward One at Ashburton Hospital for their care of Jo in her final days. According to Jo’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. “Farewell my love, you have X-ed your last Kitty”
DUFF Roger Grant-
11/03/1936 – 26/10/2025. Roger passed away on the 26th of October 2025 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, at the age of 89. Dearly loved and cherished by family and friends. Messages to the Duff family, P O Box 345, Takaka 7142. At Rogers request a private funeral ceremony was held at Patersons Funeral Services in Ashburton. Rogers’ smile and sense of fun was infectious and will be missed.
CAMPBELL Allan Lawrence,
passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved at the Model airfield on the 16th October 2025 aged 72 years. Loved Partner of Sheryl Reid. Father and father-in-law to Leanne Campbell & Dale, Toresa & Eamon Hooper, and Michael *. Grandfather and great grandfather to Stacey, Jack, Jamie, Leada & Kris and Neo. Cherished Friend of Dave Welsh, Dianne Pengelly, Chris & Tracey, Mark & Leeanne, Stuart & Jenna and their children and grandchildren. Messages to 80 Creek Road Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Allan’s life has been held.
Though your smile has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We shall never lose the memory Of the Man we loved so much
GUNNING Marie Louise,
on October 28, 2025 at Princes Court Lifecare, aged 93 years. Wife of the late Tom, and loved cousin of the late Gloria and Alex MacBrayne, and Marie and the late Jack Smolenski. Dearly loved cousin of Judith and Trevor Freeman, Mark, Joanne and Jill, and families. Messages to Marie’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the carers and staff at Princes Court for their loving care of Marie over the last 12 months. A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 3rd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the Returned Servicemen’s Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
KERR Robert (Bob)
on October 25, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Judy for 60 years. Loved father and father in law of Wayne and Margaret,(Ashburton), Sheryl and Robert (Temuka), and the late Carol Mary Kerr. Grandfather of Carl (Perth), and Ty and Destany (Ashburton). Son of the late Nellie and Andy Kerr (Waimangaroa). Loved brother of Albert (dec) and Nola Oldham (ChCh), Brian (Starry) (dec) and Loraine (Westport), and Denis and Claire (dec) (Westport) and all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Kerr family, P O Box 472, Ashburton. A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at Paterson’s Funeral Services, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday November 8, commencing at 2.00pm.
