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MCCANDLISH, Alexander Colvin (Alex)

McCANDLISH: Alexander Colvin (Alex).  Passed away at Anthony Wilding Care, Christchurch on January 6, 2019,  Aged 69 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Cam and May McCandlish.  Loved brother and brother in law of Lesley and Ivan Blain, Ron McCandlish, and the late Glenda, and Don Young. Loved Uncle of his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the McCandlish family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton.  A service for Alex will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday January 11, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. 

ROBERTSON, Stuart Edward:

ROBERTSON, Stuart Edward:

Sadly passed away at home, Methven on 24 December 2018, aged 80. Dearly loved father of Andrew, Suzanne, and Karyn. 

Much loved Pop Stu, Grandad and Grandad Stuart to Amelie, Ailie and Maggie.  A private family service has been

held.

 We will miss you dad xxx

CLELAND, Averil Gwynne:

On January 1, 2019. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late Trevor (Tex). Loved mother and mother in law of Robert and Marianne, (Blenheim) Jeannette and Max Molloy and Alasdair and Alison. Loved Nana of Ben, and Jonny; Kerryn, Tim, Jenny, and Edward; Sam, and Hamish and their partners and great Nan of all her great grandchildren. A loved sister and sister in law. Messages to the Cleland Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Averil’s request a private family service has been held.

EDMONSTONE, Margaret (Peg) (nee Aldridge)

 On January 3, 2019 at Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Loved mother and mother in law of Ross and Kathryn, Susan and Neil, and Pam and Perry. Loved Nana of her 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Also a loved sister and sister in law of Ayleen and the late Jack Beatty.

“Will be sadly missed by us all.

At peace”

 Messages to Edmonstone Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Peg’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 17,commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WATT, Elaine Mary: (nee Wotton)

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In her 90th year. Mum passed away peacefully at Moreh Home Fairlie on Wednesday 18th December, 2018. Much loved sister of Margaret and Alan and loved Mum of Nigel, Simon, Judith, and Ruth. Loved Gran to Darcy and Sam, Rianna and Lachlan, Luke and Shawn, Tom, Ben and Sian. Great Gran to Oliver, Thomas, and Fergus, Hayden, Billie, and Asher. Our thanks to Moreh Home. At Mum’s request she had a private cremation and her ashes will be buried at Burkes Pass Cemetery at a later date. Ruth Waters, 9 Mitcham Road, R D 2 Ashburton 7772.

ANDERSON, Frances Comfort: (nee Montgomery)

Passed away December 21, 2018 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Irwin. Loved mother and mother in law of Mary and Arthur Cornwall. Much loved Grandma of Richard and Kandy, Michelle and Daniel Sheppard,  David and Alisha and loved great Grandma of Tayten, and Azalea; Kate, James, and Sophie; Paige, Jack, and Angus. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Hay and Beverley, the late Tom and Letty,  Harry and Isobel,  Bill and Joan,  Eunice and Arthur Gulliver,  Bonnie,  Bob and Eileen and Nannette and Mervyn Winchester.(all deceased). Loved Aunty of all her nephews and nieces. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View Retirement Village for their love and care of Frances. Messages to Anderson family P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Frances’ life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday 7 January commencing at 2.000pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

VANDERWEG, Helen Ruth:

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On December 22, 2018. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Anner. Much loved Mother and Mother in law of Linda Turner, Philip and Diane, Graham and Sarndra, Julie and the late Ian Bell, Sandy and Greg Lysaght. Loved Nana of Gareth, Angela, and Aidan; Chris, Marie, and Stuart; Karl, Emily, Michael, Tim, and John; Candace, Lizzy, and David; Georgia, and Johnny and their partners. Great grand parent of Kirk, Tessa, and Flynn; Emillea, and Ollie; Kip; Liam, Millie and Selma; and Fletcher.  Messages to the Vanderweg family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thanks to Ashburton Hospital Ward 2 and staff of Radius Millstream. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at the Chertsey Hall, Chertsey Line Road, Chertsey on Friday December 28, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Chertsey cemetery.

JACKSON, Frederick Steven;(Fred)

JACKSON, Frederick Steven (Fred) – On December 18, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home,  Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jenny. Much loved father and father in law of Steve and Rowena, and Mark and Loreen, and treasured Grandad of Renae, Chani;  Adam, and Bonnie. Messages to the Jackson family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 . A Memorial  service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 22, commencing at 10.30am.

GILES, Dawn Eiley: December 17, 2018

GILES, Dawn Eiley:

On December 17, 2018 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 87 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Trevor. Loving Mum of Darryn and Tracey, Pip and Michael and loved Nannie and Gran of Jacob, and Lewis; Seth, Lydia, and Shantelle and her special family members Joni, Tom, Shelley and Corey. Loved sister of Shirley Franks (Tasmania) the late Eunice, and the late Trevor.

“Safe in our Saviours arms”

Messages to Giles Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday December 22, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HUTT, Daphne Adele: (Adele) December 10, 2018

HUTT, Daphne Adele: (Adele)

It is with extreme sadness that Adele’s family announce her sudden passing on December 10, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, with family by her side. Much loved wife of the late Gordon. Wonderful loved respected mother of Christine, and Garry and their partners Bill, and Lynn.  Treasured Nana of Emily, and Kelly and Maria, Zane, and Nina. Great Nana of Austin and Eevee and Brynn, Will, and Hunter. “At Peace”  Messages to the Hutt family c/- P.O. Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Adele life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street,  Ashburton on Thursday 13 December, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lane Cemetery.