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MOORE John Lyndon (JL), on July 3rd, 2021

Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Diana. Much loved father and father in law of Christine, David and Karmen, Richard and Mirjam, Andrew and Tracy, and Michael and Mary.  Treasured Grandad of Melissa, Daniel, and Emma; Jayden, and Kayla; Lachlan, and Lucy and loved great Grandad of Keanu, and Brooklyn.  Messages to the Moore family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for John will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 8, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

EAST Graham, on July 3rd, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 82 years.  Loved husband of the late Val. Much loved father and father in law of Sue and Gary Gluyas, and Alan and Rona.  Loved Grandad of Matthew, and Scott; Alesha, and Mitchell, and great Grandad of Kayla, Braxton, and Kawana.  Messages to the East family c/- P O Box 6006, Ashburton 7740.  At Graham’s request a private cremation has been held.

FLAY Elizabeth (Betty) , on July 3rd, 2021

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 93 years.  Much loved Mum of Amanda and the late Roger Baxter.  Cherished Nana Betty of Nicky, Tony, Mitchell and their partners.  Loved sister and sister in law of the late Ian, and Valmai Wilson, the late Colin and Margaret Wilson , and the late Joyce Wilson.  A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank and Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Betty.  Messages to Betty Flay’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to remember Betty will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday July 8, commencing at  1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

GRAY Hilda Elizabeth (Nee Smillie), on June 28, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 88 years.  Wife of the late Mervyn.  Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer (Jenny) and Stephen, John and Moni, Peter and Li, Ian and Michal.  Cherished Nana of Ryan and his fiancée, Emma; Clementine; Eloise, and Theo. Much loved by all her wider family and friends. Messages to the Gray family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Hilda’s life will be held at the Papakaio Community Church, Georgetown – Pukeuri Road, Oamaru, on Saturday July 17, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Papakaio Cemetery. A Memorial service for Hilda will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald, on Monday July 19, commencing at 2.00pm. The family welcomes everyone to both services.

COLDICOTT Helen Amos, on July1, 2021

04/05/1927 – 01/07/2021. On 01 July 2021, peacefully at Radius Millstream. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon.  Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Sheena and John, Peter and Amanda, and Janice.  Greatly loved and enjoyed Grandma, Granny and Grandma Helen of Grant, Nicola, Hamish and Kate.  We have grateful memories and hugely value all that she has given to each of our lives. Our most sincere appreciation goes to the staff at Radius Millstream Dementia Ward, for their genuine care, understanding and love of Helen.  Messages to the Coldicott family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740 A celebration of Helen’s long and full life, will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on  Friday July 9, commencing at 3.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SMART Leslie Robert (Les), on June 29, 2021

8/8/1939 – 29/6/202.  It is with great sadness that Les passed away suddenly at Ashburton hospital Tuesday June 29, 2021. Survived by his 4 sons Robert, Gary, Wayne, and, Michael and his daughter in-laws Jody, and Debbie. His grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandie. He will be missed by us all. Les was a private man but had a huge love for harness racing and training his beloved horses and always enjoyed an ice cream or two. In lieu of flowers donations to Bowel Cancer New Zealand, would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Smart family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  ‘R I.P  Our man of few words’              A service will be held for Les at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 3, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CONNELLY Derek Neville, on June 28, 2021

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Sandra.  Much loved and loving father and father in law of Tara and Ken Chisholm, Owen and Rowena, Marsha, and the late Amber.  Treasured Grandad of Isaac, and Amelia; Oscar, and Lucy; and Isabella.  Messages to the Connelly family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   At Derek’s request a private service will be held.

ELDER Hazel Ann, on June 28, 2021

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dearly loved mother of Carlene Lawn, Cameron, and Gregory, mother in law of John, and Rae. Cherished nana of Jacob, Ellie, Maria, Liam, and Charlie. “Will be sadly missed  and not forgotten.” Messages to the Elder Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Hazel’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Tuesday July 6 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

GALLAGHER Brian Hamilton, on June 21, 2021

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late June. Much loved father and father in law of John and Neil, and David and Gwen, and treasured grandfather of Taylor and special mate of “Batman”. A special thanks to the staff at Rosebank. Messages to 39 Reed Street, Hinds, Ashburton 7775.  At Brian’s request a private service has been held.

EMERY Francis Edward (Frank), on June 24, 2021

passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at Ashburton. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gwen. Loved father and father in law of Colleen Priest, Trevor and Chleone, Joyce and Stuart Scammell, Helen and Wayne Laughton, Trish and Bruce Gibson, and Kevin and Carmen. Loved grandfather of Bec, and Tim; Kellie, Tessa, and Penny; Neil, and Mark; Anna and Kate; Jacqui, Peter, Conor, Flynn, and their partners. Loved great grandfather of all his great grandchildren. Messages to the  Emery Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Frank will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday June 30, commencing at 1.30 pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Tuesday commencing at 5.30pm.