Passed away peacefully on March 2^nd, 2021 at Ashburton Hospital, in her 91st year.  Loved wife of the late Kelvin for 68 years. Loved mother, mother in law and friend of Karen and Danny Crequer, Leanne Chisnall and Barb Sheard.  Loved Gran of Nicola and Carl, Philippa and Shannon; Kelly and Nigel, Simon and Lyndall.  Loved great Gran of Taylor, Travis; Edwin, Asher and Indie.  Messages to the Montgomery family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their loving care of Lorraine.  At Lorraine’s request a private family service has been held.

peacefully in her sleep at home, Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paddy. Loved mother and mother in law of Simon and Sheilena,  Jane and Mark, and the late Steve. A much loved Nanny Marg of Manuel, Bella, Kane, Magenta, and the late Millicent. Messages to the McDonnell Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Marg’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 5 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 8 April 1940 – 27 February 2021. He tramped his beloved hills, trapped and released his beloved eels, fought for the waterways, looked after Mother Earth, now he in turn will return to his roots. His mana will prevail. Loved husband of Gloria (deceased). Special and much loved Pop of Stevien and Tarn. Wonderful brother of Bev (deceased), Sally and Noel, Sylv and Don, Eddie and Anne, and Al and Tia. Loved and loving uncle of Sonya, Nichola, Tracey, Gerald, Janelle, Kell, Ricki, Jade, Alan, and Shane and their respective partners. And a loved great uncle. The whanau would like to acknowledge his amazing support network for their friendships and aroha through John’s environmental passions and his final days. Special mention goes to his Rangitata family, who have always been there for him. To all the people who have loved and befriended John over the years, we thank you so much. Messages to the Wilkie Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to the current restrictions a private service will be held, with a celebration of his life to be advised at a later date.

at Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Much loved and respected father and father in law of Peter and Joan. Adored Grandad of Michael, and Lauren. Messages to the Burton Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At John’s request a private service has been held.

 7-3-1924 – 26-2-2021 – Peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Much loved wife of the late Tom. Dearly loved daughter of the late Gladys and Nelson Giles (Seadown). Loved and treasured cousin of Jack, Keith and Linda, and Bruce and Trish. Messages to the Hallinan Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Natalie’s request a private cremation has been held.

Passed away unexpectedly at Ashburton, aged 62 years.  Dearly loved wife of Kevin.  Loved eldest daughter of the late Evelyn and Bill Thornton.  Much loved sister and sister in law of Sandra and Bruce Redmond, and Barry and Leigh Thornton.  Special auntie of Murray and Gemma, Gary and Justine; Jenna and Laura, Sam and Shalom, the late Thomas, and Charlotte, and great auntie of William, Lily, and Elsie.  Messages to the Hayton family 810 Mainwarings Road, RD 11 Rakaia. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, the Memorial service for Carol which was to be held on Tuesday March 2, 2021 will now be postponed to a later date.

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton.  Aged 88 years.  Loved son of the late Frank and Edith.  Loved brother and brother in law of Pat and the late Harry Walls, Kevin and Tari, Monica, and the late Johnny. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  ‘RIP’ Messages to McCormick family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 3^rd commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with his family.  In his 97^th year.  Loved younger son of the late Frederick and Mary.  Loved brother and brother in law of Katharine and Randal Hanrahan, Jim, Molly and Jim Scholes, Edna and Ray Foote, Agnes, Marjorie and David Walker, Esther and George Ryan, Irene and Norman Stoddart, and Peggy (all deceased) Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  ‘Rest in Peace’ Messages to Norm Bishop’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Norm’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday March 1^st, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully in the care of Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Much loved Mum of Dale, Kent and Robyn, Tracy and Michael, Kim and Murray, Craig and Sonia, Wade and Vanessa, and Trudi and Richard.  Loved ‘Ma’, ‘Mazza’, and ‘Bishop’ of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Maureen Bishop’s family c/- 16 Digby Place, Ashburton 7700.  In lieu of flowers donations to Maureen’s second home “Ashburton St John’ would be much appreciated.  A private family service for Maureen will be held.

Passed away at the Ashburton Hospital on Sunday February 21, 2021.  Aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Rose.  Loving Dad and father in law of Craig and Wendy (Blenheim), and Julie (Ashburton). Treasured Grandad Barry of Timothy and Marcel, Andrew, Daniel and Kurt. Loved brother and brother in law of Jill and Ken Gillespie, loved brother in law of Peter and Judy Crawford, the late John, and Anne Crawford  and loved uncle of Kristen, John, and Barry; Carol and Paul.  Messages to the Bluett family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  The family would like to thank the staff of Eastfield Medical Centre, the Ashburton Hospital and the Pakeke Lions for  the thoughtful and compassionate care given to Barry. A service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 26, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium