passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Brian.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Wendy and Richard Thomson, Noel and Jenny, and Keith.  Loved Nan of Caroline, and Natalie; Samuel, and Michael; Matthew, Jamie, and Liam, and great Nan of Peyton, Adalyn, Ella, and Nathan.  Messages to the Nelson Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Frances.  A service to celebrate Frances’ life will be held at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Tuesday May 25, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Olive.  Much loved father and father in law of Dave and Leann, Margaret and Graeme Moore (Queensland), and Barry and Lily.  Loved Pop of Russ and Anna, Tiffany and Daniel Walker (Queensland), and Liam.  Great Pop of Amelia, and Georgia Walker, and Cullen, and Eliza Young.  Messages to the Young family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the amazing staff at Rosebank and the District Nursing team for their loving care and support of Garth.  At Garth’s request a private cremation has been held.

peacefully at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 83 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late James (Jim).  Much loved mother and mother in law of Catherine and Craig (Cambridge), Michael and Alley (Rangiora) Wayne and the late Ann Brown, and the late Anthony. Adored gran of Shaun, Keegan, Liam, and Ryan; Jessica, and Jack; and Amanda, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Joseph and loved by all her great grandchildren. Rest In Peace. Messages to the Hendren family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Kath will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday May 20, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at Paterson’s Chapel, on Wednesday May 19, at 6.00pm.

 passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home on May 10, 2021, aged 83 years. Loved brother of Mavis Palmer (Radius Millstream, Ashburton), and the late Basil, Jack, Joyce, June, Arthur, Donald, and Ruth. Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their friendship and excellent care of Eric. Messages to the Melton Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 17 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital after a courageous battle, aged 74 years. Much loved father of Dereli and Max, Deane, Craig, Kylie and Fanus, and Cory and Emily. Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved brother and brother in law of Max and the late Doreen, Alison and the late Arthur Stringer, the late Janice, and Brian Brough, and the late Graeme. Messages to the Rose family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John’s Life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 14 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce on Saturday May 8^th 2021 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie. Cherished mother of Elizabeth (deceased) and John Chynoweth, Leslie and Annette, Geoffrey, Ian and Vicki. Loved Grandmother of Richard and Tracey, Sara and TJ, Jacqui and Brad and Grant. Adored and treasured Great Nana to Jaryn, McKenna, Andee, Freya, Xanthe, Charlie and Thomas. The family wish to send their special thanks to the caring staff at Rosebank for their care of Joyce over the past years. Messages to the Maw Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation on Joyce’s behalf would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday May 12, commencing at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Barrhill Cemetery.

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 88^th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Elizabeth (Betty) for 64 years. Much loved father and father in law of Dave and Terri, and Sandra and Andrew. Treasured grandad of Jeffery and Georgie, Annaliese and Dan, Stuart and Becca, Katrina and Ross, and Craig and Samara. Special Great Grandad of Maddi, Henry and Ella. Messages to the Paul Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Sandy’s request a private farewell has been held.

Peacefully in her sleep at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Much loved mother and mother in law of Murray and Diane, Diana and the late Eileen, Janet, and the late Barry. Loved “Gubba” of Kelvin and Gemma, Louie, and Harriet (Christchurch), Nigel and Jules, Charlie, and Ardie (Brisbane). A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Rosebank for their loving care and support of Greta. Messages to the Davidson Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation for Greta has been held.

18 May 1953 – 1 May 2021. Suddenly at home, Rakaia. Taken too early. Much loved, adored and best friend of Jenny. Dearly loved and much missed son of Colin and the late Alison. “Loved and respected by many, gone but forever in our hearts”. Messages to the Crampton Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Frank’s Life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Friday May 7 commencing at 11.00 am. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Much loved mother of Joanne. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Chapman Family, c/-P Milne, 27 Factory Road, Temuka 7920. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to remember Joan will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.