at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 70 years.  Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Loving husband of Hilda and father of Roberta, and Blair.  Father in law of Greg, and Laura, and Grandad of Edwin, Barbera, Gerald, James, and Aachie.  Messages to the de Wys family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial Service for Nick will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday January 8, commencing at 1.30pm.

Passed away peacefully at Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton, with his family beside him, in his 93^rd year. Loved husband of Kathleen. Loved father and father in law of Kathleen and Kevin Bargent, Pete Rooney and Wendy Wills, Sue and Rolfe Stevens. Loved grandfather of all his grandchildren. Messages to the Rooney family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Our grateful thanks to the staff at Princes Court for their loving care of Brian. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance or St Vincent de Paul would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday 8 January commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 79 years.  Much loved husband of Margaret.  Loved and respected father and father in law of David and Sonia, Hamish and Lisa, Robert and Barbara (USA), and Grant and Allister.  Loved and admired Granddad to Emily, and Julia; Olivia, Samantha, and Josh; Austin, Hunter, and Sheldon (USA) and their partners.  Messages to the Molloy family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Morris’ life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, 3 Jackson Street, Methven on Monday January 11, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private family interment.

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy. Much loved father and father in law of Peter and Rolien (Auckland), Owen and Justine, the late Warren, and Hamish and Kathleen (Australia).  Loved and respected Grandad of Blake (China), Todd and Randi (USA), and great Granddad of Rori.  Loved brother and brother in law of Doug and Jackie, and loved best mate of Judy.  Messages to the Thornley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff of Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Tom.  A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday January 5, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Hospital and Rest Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Hanrahan. Much loved sister and sister in law of Beatrice and the late Iain Weir, Monica and the late Brian Hanrahan, and Mary Hanrahan (Sister Mary). Dearly loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews and great Aunt of all her great nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Rosebank residence and staff for their love and care of Joan. Messages to the Hanrahan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton  on Wednesday January 6^th  commencing at 11.00am Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

Passed away in Karen’s (Skinny’s) arms.  Peacefully after a brief illness at home Ashburton on December 22, 2020.  Loved brother of Les, Alan, the late Ronny, Roy, Paul, Rebecca, and their families.  Loved son in law of Doug and Ruby Jack and brother in law of Alyson, Warren, and their families.  Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, Caitlyn, Katherine, and the District nursing team for their love and care of Jimmy. Special thanks to Barry at Paterson’s Funeral Services for his guidance and care.  At Jimmy’s request a private cremation has been held.

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved daughter of the late Annie and John Kerr.  Much loved sister of Bernadette  (Ashburton), and Arthur, Anne, Molly, Jim, Joe, Bill, Lex, and Sister Maureen (all deceased). Loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Kerr family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Veronica’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton  on Wednesday December 30^th  commencing at 11.00am Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church on Tuesday 29 December at 6.30pm

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Warren and Tracey, Grant and Jennifer, Deborah, and Sharyn.  Loved grandmother of her 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren and beloved sister of Pat Scobie. Messages to the Stone family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Beverley’s request a private cremation has been held.

Promoted to Glory on his 94^th birthday, December 20, 2020, at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of the late Chris.  Much loved Dad of Brian (Australia), and Pauline and Colin Read.  Treasured Grandad of Michael Opele, Kevin and Louise Opele, and Elisa and Peter Weir.  Great Granddad of Georgia, and Finn.  Messages to the Allan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. Many thanks to the staff at Terrace View and Dr Penny Holdaway for their excellent care and unconditional love of Dad and the family over the years.  Due to quarantine restrictions a Thanksgiving service for Maurice’s life will be held in Mid January.

of Ashburton. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Ken, and much adored mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Donna, Dougal & Juliet, and Kate & Simon. Much loved grandmother of Jackson, Angus, Ben, Holly, Jessie, Sam, Isabel, Victoria and Patrick. Daughter of the late Russell and Bella Erskine of Timaru. Dear sister of Jean, and the late John, Alison and Elsie and loved aunty of their families. Special thanks to the caring staff of Radius Millstream for Heather’s care over the past months. Messages to the Smith family may be sent c/-PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Heather’s funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Sinclair Centre, 74 Park Street, Ashburton, on Saturday, 19 December at 2pm followed by a private cremation.