On October 12, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Chloe. Loved father and father in law of Ken, Gail and Peter Midgley, Ross and Judith and much loved Grandad of Sarah and Thomas Mead, and Rebecca Midgley; Zachary and Aimee, and Tyrone Edgar. Messages to the Edgar Family, P O Box 2292, Christchurch 8140. At Donald’s request a private family service has been held.

On October 15, 2018 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynda. Much loved father and father in law of Christina and Glen, and Anne- Maree. Adored Poppy of Samantha, Damian, Phoenix, Lachie, and Hunter. Loved brother of Monica, Jan, and Lyn. Messages to the Russell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 18, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully in her 92nd year, with family by her side, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Dearly loved wife of the late Norman Thomas, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Lettie, Graham and Jane, Elizabeth and John, and Grandma to her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Thomas Family C/- 500 Swamp  Road,  R D 5, Ashburton 7775. Special mention to Dr Katie Williamson and the staff at Radius Millsteam for their care of Hazel.  In keeping with Hazel’s wishes a private funeral was held on Saturday 13 October.

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of John on Friday October 5, 2018. John passed away at home in Hororata, aged 86. John was the beloved husband and soulmate of Jan, treasured and devoted Dad and father in law of Carol and Ross Chalmers, Colleen and Geoff Scott (Waitahuna) and dearly loved grandad and mentor to Kelly, Gregory, Kimberley, Sam, and Aidan. Messages to J Tate, 449 Hororata Road, R D 2, Darfield 7572. A special thank you to Bernard Egan, Dr Cox, St John Ambulance Service, Darfield Fire Brigade, Constable Hamish Caird and Paterson’s Funeral Services for their wonderful care of John.

“If tears could build a stairway,

And memories a lane,

I’d walk right up to heaven

And bring you home again”

On October 11, 2018. Suddenly at home Bankside, Rakaia. Would have been two on Friday 19, October. Treasured little man of Maria and Clint. Adored wee brother of Coby, Caitlin, and twin brother of Cameron. Cherished grandson of Kathy and Wellsy and the late Quentin Forward, Denise Monk and Maurice Jordan and the late Ron Monk. Loved nephew of Daniel and Chris, Kylie, Elesha and their families. Messages to the Jordan Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for JJ will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Tuesday October 16, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

On October 8, 2018. Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Marie. Loved father, father in law and Nev of Paul and Debbs, Katie and Chris, Sean, and Jack, and Rosemary; Jane and Willem, and Josh, and Cameron van Mierlo: Lynn and Stu; and great grandad Nev of Emily and Ryan. Loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Gordon, Eric and Noeline,  (all deceased) Winsome and the late Feije, Linda and Selwyn, (both deceased) the late Ngaire, and Rex. Brother in law of the late Colin, and Ettie, Dulcie and the late Bernie, Alisa and the late Robin and their families. Messages to Adams Family 24 Jordan Avenue, Ashburton 7700. A special thank you to Ashburton St John and the staff at AAU Ashburton Hospital and Christchurch Public Hospital. At Neville’s request a private cremation has been held.

On October 6, 2018 at Christchurch ICU, surrounded by family, after a short illness.  Loved youngest daughter of the late Erma and Sidney Sewell.  Loved sister of Brenda Rendall (Dunedin), Allan Sewell (Rolleston) and the late Roger Sewell (Aust).  Loved Aunty of Bruce Rendall and Rachel Ducker (Christchurch), Martin and Helen Rendall (Alexandra), Katrina Moore (Christchurch), and Paula and Jason Clark (Cromwell).  Loved and supported by Murray for 14 years.  Messages to c/- 165 Trevors Road, Ashburton 7700.  A t Carol’s request a private cremation has been held.  A family Memorial will be held at a later date.

It  is with sadness that Rose and his son Roger announce that Alan (Steadly) passed away suddenly but peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rose and respected Steadly of her children Bruce Heywood, Murray Heywood, Robyn Stockdale and their partners and families. Messages to the Stead family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the District Nurses for their loving care of Steadly. Alan’s funeral will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday October 12, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

MCMANUS, Desmond Aloysius:  ( Reg No. 455795, J Force)

On Thursday October 4, 2018. Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Essie Summers Retirement Home in Christchurch. Aged 94 years. Loved husband of the late Joan. Loved father and father in law of Tony and Judi, Mike, Kevin and Ally, Garry and Ali, Jo and Jerry, and Brian. Beloved grandfather to Hayley, Kurt, Todd, Aimee, Scott, Kimberley, Jordan Charlotte, Ryan, Catherine, and Zac and loved Poppa to all his great grandchildren. Messages to the McManus family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff and management of Essie Summers for their wonderful care and support. A funeral service for Des will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday October 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 Passed away peacefully on October 6, 2018 at Ashburton.  Aged 90 years.  Eldest son of the late Cecil and Eva Walkham.  Loved brother and brother in law of Ngaire and the late Ivan Kermode, and the late Murray, and Jill Walkham.  Much loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families.  Messages to the Walkham family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 11, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery