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ROLLINSON Julia Edith, on February 16, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved wife of Peter.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jo and Gavin Hickey, and Brent and Nikki.  Special Gran of Michelle and Jason, Rachel and Jim, Kris and Lynley; Matt and Sandra, Sam and Ashleigh, and great Gran of Kieran, Brooklyn, and Riley; Maya, and Grace.  Messages to the Rollinson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff at Coldstream for their loving care of Julia.  A celebration of Julia’s life will be held at a later date.

van der PENNEN Paulus Maririus Cornelius Johannes, on February 14, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Elmswood  Hospital, Christchurch, surrounded by his loving family.  Aged 92 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Paula.  Loved Dad of Elizabeth, the late Antoinette, and Steve, Neil and Annette, Marietta and Benjamin, Paulus and Liz, the Anne, and the late Keith.  Much loved Opa of all his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  Messages to the van der Pennen family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service has been held.

CAIRNS Ann Margaret, on February 9, 2021

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, after a short illness. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved and respected mother and mother in law of Peter and Shona, Mike and Beth, and Jill and Matthew Leonelli. Adored Nana and Nanny Ann of Jade and Jon, Taylor, and Mason; Hannah, and Emma; Grace, and Alek. Loving Great Nana Ann of Ella, Cooper, and Molly. Messages to the Cairns Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ann’s Life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 19 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

SOAL Barbara Jane, on February 10, 2021

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Beloved wife and best friend of 50 years to Vince. Loved mother and mother in law to Geoffrey and Susan, and Tania. Treasured Nana to Jack, and Harry. Messages to the Soal Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.,  A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the caring staff of Radius Millstream and Ward One at Ashburton Hospital.  A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday February 15, 2021 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SAMPSON James Leonard (Jim), on February 11, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View, Ashburton. In his 85th year.  Loved son of the late William (Bill) and Lily.  Much loved brother and brother in law of Marge and Frank Bryant (Dcd), Phyllis and Ray Spicer (Dcd), Tony (Dcd), Ted and Isobel (Dcd), Dos and Johnny Thompson (Dcd), John (Dcd) and Ada, Shirley and Barry Compton, and Murray (Dcd) and Beverley.  Loved uncle, great uncle, great great uncle and great great great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Sampson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 16, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Waterton Cemetery.

ARNST Richard Desmond (Dick), on February 10, 2021

Passed away peacefully, with family, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Aged 94 years.  Much loved husband of Robin, and the late Jean. Loving father of the late Pam, Russell, Murray, Bart, and their families. Messages to the Arnst family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Radius Millstream for their loving care of Dick and support of Robin.  A service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 12, commencing at 2.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HANSEN John Gibson (Jack), on 5 February 2021

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of 68 years of Gwenda. Loved father and father-in-law of Marie (deceased), Brian and Margaret, Gordon and Linda, Pamela and Kevin, Glenys (deceased) and Carolyn. Loved by his grandchildren and their partners: Wilhelmina, Rupert and Cherie; Oliver and Andrea, Flora; Lewis, Sylvia; Lorna, Gibson, and Fraser.The family acknowledges the care and support of the staff at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Messages to the Hansen Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A celebration of Jack’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday February 10th 2021 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private interment.

WHITE Angus Neil (Neil), on 5 February 2021

died peacefully at Princes Court, Ashburton surrounded by his loving family, on Friday 5 February 2021. In his 92nd year.  Loved husband of the late Melva (Reddecliffe).  Loved father of Karen and Roger Smith, Alan and Felicity and Susan (Sue)  and Jeremy Talbot ( Temuka). Loving Grandad of Sarah and Russ, Anna and Nick, Megan and Hoani; Becky and Sam, Hamish and Amy; Christiana, Robert and partner Rhiannon. Loving great Grandad of Oscar, Leo and Daisy; Isla, Millie and Archer; Sailor, Beau and Scout. Messages to the White family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In Lieu of flowers donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Grateful thanks to staff of Princes Court Resthome and Terrace view Retirement Village and Bentley. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 9, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 

BUCHANAN Ellis Reed, on 31 January 2021

It is with much sadness that we announce that Ellis passed away peacefully in his sleep following a short illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth Florence (Betty) and father of Roger; Elizabeth & Graeme Small; adored & proud grandfather & great-grandfather of Matthew & Grace and Abigail; Kate & Matthew; James & Stacey and Charlotte, Lucas, Evie-Rose & Grace; Jonathon & Grace; Anna & Chris; Thomas & Luisa. The family acknowledges the outstanding care of the staff at Ashburton Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains would be appreciated. Messages c/- Liz & Graeme, 527 Stranges Rd, Ashburton 7774. A private family cremation will be followed by a Memorial service on Thursday 4th February at 2:00pm at the Sinclair Centre, Park St, Ashburton

CHAMBERS Betty Jean (Nee Jamison), on 28 January 2021

at Ashburton in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Vic, and dearly loved mother of Maree. Loved sister and sister in law of John and the late Agnes, Shirley and the late Bob, the late Ray and Fay, Lorna and Murray, Dorothy and Ron, Bill, and Gracie and loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews. “A kind and gracious lady at rest”.Messages to the Chambers family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Betty. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at our Chapel corner East and Cox Street Ashburton on Tuesday 2nd February commencing at 2pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.