Suddenly at home Ashburton, aged 88 years.  Loved husband and best friend of Jan and the late Netty.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Pat and the late Elly Baker, Sue and the late Johann de Jong, Annette, Martin and Jill.  Loved Opa of Jonathan, Carolyn and Stephanie; David and Martin; Craig and Pamela; and Jamie.   Loved great Opa of Daniel, Makayla, Samuel, Harrison, Bella and Jesse; Chad and Mitchell; and Cameron.  Messages to the de Jong family, c/- PO 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 Martin’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday August 21, commencing at 1.30pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Ashburton Hospital after a short illness, aged 63 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Henry and Ngaire. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Robin and Iain Tuanui, Gavin and Annette, Julie MacKenzie and John Roseveor, Lynda and Simon Hadfield, Colin and Chiyo, and Peter.  Loved and respected by all his nieces and nephews.  Many thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, Cancer Society, staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital and his Hakatere family.  Messages to the Hunt Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Thursday August 20 commencing at 2pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.  Due to Level 2 restrictions, attendance at the service is limited to 100 people, please keep this in mind if you wish to attend.

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At Ashburton Hospital, aged 79yrs.  Dearly loved husband of the late Kath.   Loved father and father-in-law of Craig (Rotorua), Brent and Grace (Rarotonga), Carol and Brent McDowell.  Loved Grandad of Kiana, Marshall, Emray, Kowen, Mason, and Aiden. Stepfather of Maria Crone, Joe, Tim, Sean, Lisa, Maria, Paul, Anthony, and Eugene. Step grandfather of Jessica, Danielle, Indya, Kane, Bailey, George Luke, Catlyn, Liam, Monique, Anthony, and Joe. The family would like to give a big thank you to all the staff in Ward 1 at the Ashburton Hospital for their care of Kenneth. Messages to the Holley Family, 53 Johnstone Street, Ashburton 7770. In accordance with Kenneth’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 95 years.  Loved wife of the late William.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Robin Jessep, Peter and Rhonda, George and Pamela, Claire and Dirk Straver, Shirley and Colin Harvey and Vince and Maree. Also loved Nana of her 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.  No flowers by request please but donations to The City Mission would be gratefully received and may be left at the service.  Messages to the Reveley Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mabel’s life will be held at the Mt Somers Rugby Club Rooms, Buccleugh Street, Mt Somers on Thursday 13 August at 11am.

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. In her 89th year. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Jack McPherson. Companion of Wally Grieve for the past 23 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Garry and Mandi (Whangarei), Glenda and George Janiec (Perth), Murray and Margaret, and Bruce and Denise. Loved Nana/Grandma of Candace and Jono, Trent and Isi; Michael and Mary, Simon and Rhiarn; Rhys and Lauren, Brydie and Neil; Brodie and Amber, and Scott. Loved Nana Dot of all her great grandchildren. Messages to the McPherson Family, c/- PO Box 339 Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Starship Children’s Hospital would be appreciated and maybe left at the service.  A service to celebrate Dot’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday August 13^th commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully with her family at Ashburton, aged 70 years.  Loved partner of Brian Brough.  Treasured mum and mother-in-law of Lisa and Matt, Nikora and Alice, Phillip and Erin, and special Nana to Jacob Bainbridge; Alex, and Miriama.  Messages to the Jonathan Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Janice’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday 10^th August commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at St John of God Hospital in Perth, after a courageous battle.  Beloved wife of Terry, aged 57 years.  Loved daughter of Hubert (deceased) and Nancy Christey.  Loved sister of Mary, Jane (O’Reilly), Helen (Hartnett), Pauline, Lois (Eaton) and Brigid (Molloy).  Devoted Aunty of all her nieces and nephews and great nieces.  Messages to the Ward Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Funeral details to follow.  Rest in peace.

at Coldstream Lifecare ,Ashburton, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John (2015).  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jennifer and Gary Cook, and Bill and Wendy (Christchurch).  Treasured Grannie of Rachel and Graham, Julie, Tim and Ellen, and delighted great Grannie of Benjamin; and Sarah.  Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Templeton family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Shelagh will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday 5 August commencing at 11,00am.  Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

At Ashburton, aged 70 years.  Dearly loved and treasured soulmate of Kim.  Loved father and father-in-law of John and Rakhee (Auckland), David (Auckland), Joseph and Summer (Auckland).  Special Grandad and Pop of all his grandchildren.  Loved brother and brother-in-law of Marilyn and Bruce Russell (Tauranga), Wendy and Raymond Suttie (Ashburton), Janice and Bruce Chudleigh (Ashburton) and very much loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Loved stepfather of Andrea and Sean Ellison (Queenstown), Robert and Tammy Maisey (Ashburton). Messages to the Orsborn Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held at the Linton Lounge, RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton on Wednesday 5 August, commencing at 11am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Surrounded by her much loved family, peacefully at home.  Cherished and loved wife and confidant of John her husband of 53 years.  Mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Anna Tavendale, Maria and David Harford, James and Zoe Tavendale, Sarah and Glenn Fastier.  Respected and loved Nana of James, Jessica and William Tavendale; Matthew, Timothy, Henrietta and Benjamin Harford; Gretal, Lewis and Marika Tavendale; Frederick, Stella, Baxter and Heidi Fastier.  John and the family wish to welcome you to join them at their family home, Matamua Farm, 39 Tavendale Road, Winchmore on Friday 7^th August 2020 at 1pm to celebrate Lynley’s life.