Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Percy Stewart and the late Bruce McBride. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie, Stewart, Liz and Paul Wylie, and loved Gran of Kirsty; Danielle, Stephen, Ty and loved Great gran of Maddox, and Maverick; Liam, and Xanthe, and Rose. Messages to the McBride Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Betty. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Thursday 23rd July commencing at 11am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
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BODY, Shirley Elizabeth (nee Barr): 29.9.30 – 18.7.20.
Peacefully at Methven in the loving care of the wonderful staff at Methven House, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of Clem (dec). Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Bill and Berta Barr. Sister and sister-in-law of Audrey (dec), Bernie and June (dec), Juliet and Lindsay. Much loved mum of Elizabeth and Roger, Marion and Roger, Alister and Janine. Dearly loved Grandma and Great grandma of Debra, Ben, and Ruby; David, Karin, Holly, James, and Patrick; Laura, Hayden, and Max; Katie, Simon, Emma, and Hazel; Simon, Alexandra, Charlotte, and Emily; Markus, and Olie. Messages to the Body Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Shirley’s life will be celebrated on Friday 24 July at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
THOMSON Alexander William (Alex), on July 16th 2020.
(Late 1 Bn K.O.S.B), Born Eyemouth, Scotland. Passed away at Ashburton, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Daphne, and loved father and father in law of Malcolm and Louise (Melbourne), and Ian and Felicity (Sydney). Much loved grandfather of Patrick and Jennifer (Melbourne) and Letitia (nee Thomson) and Logan Smart: Fergus and Pollyanna (Sydney), and best friend of Rosemarie and Greg Trudgeon. Messages to the Thomson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Funeral service for Alex will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday 21st July, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
McKAY June, on 11th July 2020
At Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Much loved wife of Ian, and cherished mother and mother in law of Nathan and Nikki, Belinda and James, Victoria and Jamie. Loved Grandmum to Ruby; Quinn, and Leo; Scarlett, and Lilly. Much loved daughter of the late Alex and Ivy Clark, and loved sister of Alan, and Denise. Loved daughter in law of the late Colin and Mary McKay, a loved sister in law and much loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the McKay family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 16, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
GROUT Keith Stephen (Santa); 22.4.1956 – 11.7.2020
Loved son of Percy Grout (Tasmania ), Margaret Matthews (deceased) Timaru. Brother of Julie Barker, Mike Grout, Alison Silke and Jimmy Barry. Much loved uncle of Gemma MacDonald , Nathan Lange , Kirsten Richardt , Victoria Shrimpton , Vincent Barker , Keeley Barker , the late Curtis Barker, Aaron Grout , Jeremy Grout and Debi Grout. Rest In Peace, sadly missed. Messages to the Grout Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Keith will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday 20 July, commencing at 1.30pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
BRADLEY Brian Patrick, 13 July 2020
Peacefully at his home, after a courageous battle, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father and father-in-law of Kieran and Melissa, Nikki and Ross, adored Grandad of Jethro and Lincoln. Loved son of the late Glenis and Terance, loved son-in-law of Esmè, and the late Keith Smith. Loved uncle of Richard, and Philip. A service to celebrate Brian’s life is to be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Saturday 18 July, commencing at 11am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance and The Cancer Society would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service. Messages to The Bradley Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
McINTOSH Hope Mary, on 13 July 2020
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Terrace View, Ashburton, in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Mac, much loved mother and mother-in-law of David (Australia), Ian and Vickie and loved grandmother of Jack. Loved sister of Jack, Harold, and Ida (all deceased). Much loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the McIntosh Family C/- PO Box 98, Methven 7745. Following a private cremation, friends and family are warmly invited to the RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday 17 July, commencing at 12 midday, to share the wonderful memories of Hope’s life.
BUTT, Leonard George (Len) Sunrise 24/9/1925 – Sunset 12/07/2020
At Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Merle, loved husband of the late Jean. Loving father and father-in-law of Marjorie & Ivan, Kate and the late Brian, Terry and Jean. Grandfather of Camille and Tony, Dale, Emma and Hayden. Great grandfather of Mia and Cassie. Respected friend of Robyn Mathews and Heather Ford. Messages to the Butt family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service to celebrate Len’s life to be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday 16th July, commencing at 10 am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
CAMPBELL Hester Glenys (Glenys), on July 11, 2020
Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome Ashburton, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the Late Ron. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Tommy Arnold (Hari Hari), Di and Gerard Hanson (Sydney), John and Jo (Dromore), Andy and Jacqui (Hari Hari), Robyn Campbell and Murray Fennel (Tasmania), and dearly loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to The Campbell Family, c/- 21a Cox Street, Ashburton. According to Glenys’ wishes a private service has been held.
HAYDEN, Paul John (Crusher), on July 7, 2020
At Ashburton. At peace after a stoic battle with cancer. Aged 54 years. Dearly loved husband of Janine and Dad of William. Much loved brother of Kiri, and Simon. Messages to the Hayden Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Paul has been held.
