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BECKLEY David William Charles, on December 10, 2020

at Ashburton, aged 81 years. David passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Dearly loved husband of Gay, loved father and father in law of Andrew and Sheree, Jan and Michael and their families.  Very special nephew of Gordon and Ollie Sewell, Eastbourne, Ruapuna, and family.  Loved son of Eric and Isabel and brother of the late Dawn and Archie Keepa, and Neil and Judy and their families. Messages to the Beckley family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday December 16, commencing at 2.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

GIBBS Noeline Thelma, on 7 December 2020

Passed away very peacefully, surrounded by her Family at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton on 7th December 2020, aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Loved mother and mother in law of Diane Rawlinson, Bernard and the late Janice Egan, Pauline and Ken Carter, the late Robyn, Julie and Peter Luxton and friend of Marlene. Loved Nana of Katie and Paul, the late Simon, and Jade, Sarah and Aaron, Jessica and Rob, Arnika and Steve. Loved Great Nana of Alex, Jesse, Sophie, Caitlyn, Hazel, Jade, Riley, Miah and Avah.  Messages to the Gibbs family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the Staff at Terrace View and Dr Wootton for the wonderful care of Noeline. A private family gathering will be held.

DUDLEY Cynthia Jessie, on December 2, 2020

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved wife of Ian for 62 years.   Much loved mother and mother in law of David and Suzanne (Hamilton), Richard and Sue, Debbie and Gordon Guthrie, and Kerry Rolleston (Ahipara). Loving Gran of Samantha and James, Jack and Kelsey, and Tom and Annabelle; Tayler and James, Alex and Sarah, and great Gran to Lochie, and Nicole.  Messages to the Dudley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Cynthia’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday  December 5, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private interment.

CLELAND Marion Jean, on December 4, 2020

at Ashburton Hospital.  In her 95th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mother and mother in law of Alison and Robin Martin.  Loving Gran of Michaela Anderson, and Polly and WaiMarama.  Great Gran to Ariana, and Jakob, and baby Ava.  Special friend to her Ashburton family. Our grateful thanks to the doctors, nurses and all staff of Ward 1 and Ward 2, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Marion.  Messages to the Cleland family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service for Marion will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday December 8th commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a gathering at Mania-O-Roto Scout Park, Chalmers Avenue, Ashburton at 3.30pm.

STAPLETON Thomas Inglis (Tom) on December 5, 2020

at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton.  Aged 87 years.  Dearly loved Husband of the late Edna. Much loved father of Diane and Mark. “This soldier has fought his last battle”.   Messages to the Stapleton family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club & MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Thursday December 10th commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

IRVING Joeanne Helen (Joe), on November 30, 2020

Suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 58 years. Much loved mum of Chris and Katie, and Billy. Treasured nana of Emily, and Ryan. Loved daughter of the late Colleen and loved sister of Paulette, Tony, Trevor, and the late Mark, Tracey, and Patrick. Messages to the Irving family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Joe’s request a private cremation has been held.

IRVINE Colleen Mary, on November 30, 2020

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Much loved wife of Bob. Loved mother and mother in law of Ross and Penny, Barry and Jennifer, and Murray and Kylie. Loving gran of Alana, Tom, Darren, Nicole, Emily, and Maisie and great gran to Chloe, and Emma. Messages to the Irvine family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Colleen’s request a private cremation has been held.

WARD Phyllis Mary (Mary), on November 18, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare on November 18, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Aged 91 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Lester.  Much loved mother and mother in law of David and Vicki, Jennifer and Lindsay Stoddart, Malcolm and Dale, and Lesley.  Loved and loving Grandma of Amy and Jess, Alana, Dylan, Ryan and Mitchell, Robbie, Louise and Angus.  Special great Grandma to Henderson and Fletcher, Harriet and Matilda, and Beck.  The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Coldstream Lifecare for their care and support of Mary over the past nine years and for their support of the family during Mary’s last few days.  Messages to the Ward family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street,  Ashburton on Tuesday 8 December, commencing at 2.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery For anyone wishing to view the service live online, go to www.patersonsfunerals.co.nz, Funeral Notices, and click on Mary’s notice for the link..

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FROST Allan John, on November 28, 2020

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Adrienne, father and father in law of Michael and Janine, and Craig and Justine. Much loved grandfather of Nathan, David, Daemyn, and Kambel. Proud owner of George and Sid. Many thanks to the staff of ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their compassionate care of Allan. Messages to the Frost Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Wednesday 2nd December 2020, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

McNALLY Pauline Ann, on November 27, 2020

At Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Len and Betty. Loved sister and sister in law of Jennifer and Bob Brasell, and Janet and the late Bruce McNally. Loved auntie of Roger, Sandra, Sarah, and Bethany and their families. Messages to the McNally family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private cremation has been held.