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ELDER Peter Ronald Sinclair, on May 27, 2021

peacefully at home, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Hazel. Dearly loved father of Carlene Lawn, Cameron, and Gregory, father in law of John, and Rae. Devoted grandpa 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. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse road on Thursday June 3 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

EVANS Jean May, on May 212, 2021

 14 May 1940 – 27 May 2021. Formerly of Fairlie and Rakaia. Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Dorothy and the late Robyn. A very special Grandma to Harri and Abigail. Loved sister and sister in law of Janice and Bill Penno, Ross and Lex and the late Rex, Colin and Joan, Jack and Dennis. Special Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Evans Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton has been postponed till THURSDAY JUNE 3RD,  commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

BANKS Lyndsey David (Ash), (Floyd), on May 25, 2021

 11-11-48  –  25-5-2021.  It is with sadness our family announce that Lyndsey has passed away.  So much loved by his wife Mary and his boys, daughters in law and grandsons, Damian and Lyndsey, and their boys Leo and Juke; Matthew (Shoe); and Dylan and Nicola, and their boys Mason and Bryn. Messages to the Banks family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Lynds, you will be missed so much by a wide spectrum of people as you were such a special unique person.       I have dreamed the vision of the horse that dances wild.                                                                              I have seen the land of the Great Beyond.                                                                                                      I am one with this earth as a little child.                                                                                                          Let my eternal life shine on .”                                                                                                                            Floyd, you will never be forgotten.  A service to celebrate Floyd’s life will be held at the Ashburton R.S.A., Cox Street on Monday May 31, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SMITH Alma Catherine, on May 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie (Snow).  Much loved mother and mother in law of Glennon and Diane Smith, Barbara and Kevin Beach, Grant and Marilyn Smith, and Laurice and Alan Bradford. Very much loved grandmother and great grandmother of all her grandchildren.  Messages to the Smith family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Alma will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday May 29, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

CULLIMORE Janet Colleen, on May 25, 2021

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Sam. Much loved daughter of the late Dorothy and David Young. Loved sister and sister in law and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care of Janet. Messages to the Cullimore Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A service to celebrate Janet’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 31 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HENDERSON-PURDOM, James Peter, on May 23, 2021

 With much sadness James passed away on May 23, 2021, aged 4 months. Adored son of Mike and Alyshia and special brother of Leo, and Isaac.  Very much loved by his grandparents, aunts, and uncles.  “A little soul gone too soon” . Messages to the Henderson-Purdom family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for James will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 29, commencing at 11.00am.

JEMMETT Brian Valentine (Barney), on May 21, 2021

Barney passed away bravely at Waipapa Hospital Christchurch, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Judith (Judy) and much loved father and father in law of Dayle and Rachel, Garth and ex-wife Nerida, Lyall and Anna.  Loved and special grandfather (Bahwarp) of Angus, Lachie, Wil, Poppy, Freya, Lucas and the late Jacob. Much loved son of the late George and Ida and son in law of the late Stan and Joy.  Brother and brother in law of Connie (dec) and Harvey Spence, the late Dulcie and Jack Whyte, Eileen, Ray (dec) and Helen, Shirley (dec) and Graeme Behrnes, Doreen and Brian Wilson, Allister (dec), David Ownsworth (dec), Sandra and Glenn Grey.  Barney will be missed by his nieces and nephews, their partners and families. Messages to the Jemmett family c/- P.O.  Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital who respected and cared for him. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Allenton Cricket Club would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Barney’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday May 28, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn, Ashburton  Cemetery

 

KERMODE Ngaire Jean, on May 21, 2021

at Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Sharon Macintyre, and the late Ian, and Alison. Loved Nana of Claire, Brian, and Andy and much loved Super Gran of Estella. Messages to the Kermode Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the District Nurses, St John and Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their loving care. Donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A service to celebrate Ngaire’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 26 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

WHITE Bruce Douglas, on May 20, 2021

Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved partner of Noeline  and husband of the late Kathy.  Much loved father and father in law of Kim and Richard Begg, and Robert White.  Adored Grandad of Mikayla, and Matthew.  Messages to the White family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Bruce will be at home for family and friends to visit until his service. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 25, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

LEADLEY Stuart Robinson, on May 21, 2021

Finally at peace after a courageous battle at the Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved partner of Liz. Loved father of Tania, Julia, Robyn, Duncan, and Daniel. Ex-husband and long time friend of Judith. Special grandfather, uncle, brother, father in law, friend and mentor. Special thanks to Jane and the Palliative Care Team, Mary Gluyas and the Ashburton Hospital Staff, St John Ambulance Staff and the Home Help Team. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Leadley Family, 125B Racecourse Road, Ashburton 7740. A service for Stuart will be held at The Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Thursday May 27 commencing at 1.00pm.