KEANE, Allan Raymond:

On September 22, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband of Linda. Loved son of the late Mervyn and Kathleen and son in law of Olive and the late Les Skelton. A loved brother, brother in law and uncle to all his extended families. Messages to the Keane family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday September 29, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton.

CRAFTS, Neville Francis:

On September 23, 2018, passed away suddenly but peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In his 92^nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Colinna (Betty). Loved and respected brother and brother in law of the late Syd and May, June and the late Malcolm Cunneen, the late Rex, and Barbara, Lynette and Doug Tatterson, and Tony and Denise. Much loved and respected uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Crafts family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Neville’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday September 26, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

GIBSON, Sandra (Sandy)

Passed away on 18 September, 2018 at her home, Ashburton. Aged 65 years. Loved daughter of the late Ngaire and Ray Gibson and sister of the late Paul. A private cremation for Sandy has been held.

ROUNTREE, Marlene Winifred:

On September 17, 2018 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Len. Loved Mum of Stephen and Delwyn, Angela, Mark and Helen and loved Nana of Johnny and Megan, Caio, Kurt, Karl, and Alex; Nicole, Brianna, Amy, and Owen. Loved great Nana of Alya, Honor, Caitlyn, Brooklyn; and Fleur. Loved sister of Patricia, the late John, and Mervyn. Messages to 1/26 Chalmers Avenue, Ashburton 7700. At Marlene’s request a private family service has been held.

SMITH, Mary Isobel: (Isobel)

On September 20, 2018 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian. Cherished mother and mother in law of Bruce, and Toni and Peter May and treasured Nana of Jonathan, and Laura. Messages to the Smith Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Isobel’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday September 24, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment.

AITKEN, Shirley Irene:

On September 20, 2018, died  peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In her 97^th year.  Dearly beloved wife of the late Don Aitken, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Pat, Bevan and Nicky, and Graeme and Marie.  Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Fred Walker and Marjory Bool, the late Moreen and Bert Harvey, Lawrence and the late Mabel Walker.  Loved sister-in-law of Meryl and the late Bert Aitken, and Margaret and the late Russell King.  Treasured Nanny of Ben, Jamie, Nic and Sara, and Great Nanny of Fergus, Cleo and Ava.  Loved auntie to all her nephews and nieces. Messages to Aitken family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to all the caring staff at Ward One and AAU at Ashburton Hospital, Rosebank Retirement Village and St Johns Ambulance. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 25, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

TEW, Michael John: (Mike)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mike on September 18, 2018. He has been reunited with his parents Ron and Joyce and our children Brendon, and Karen. A loved husband of Leonie, much loved Dad of Daniel and Phillippa, Phillip and Dianne and Carolyn and Damon Liggins. Adored Grandad of Brendon; Dylan, and Brody; and Jax. Loved brother and brother in law of Colin and Lorraine and Chris and Judy. A loved brother in law of Leonie’s family and a much loved uncle. Messages to the Tew Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Hospice in memory of Mike would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate  Mike’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday September 24, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MUCKLE, Ivan Winston:

On September 17, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, loved and respected father, father in law and Grandad of Craig and Angela, Grace, and Lachie. Messages to the Muckle family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital in memory of Ivan would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Ivan’s life will be held at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, McCory’s Road, Dorie on Friday September 21 commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private family interment.

DOYLE, Diane Lesley:

Passed away suddenly, on September 16, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurie, and partner of Malcolm. Beloved mother of Jonathan and Mel, Andrew and Emma, Anna and Geoff and much loved Nana of Tyson, MacKenzie; Tom; Toby; and Malcolm’s grandchildren. Messages to the Doyle family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Diane’s request a private cremation will be held and a private celebration will be organised.

peacefully at Radius Millstream, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Cyril and much loved and respected mother and mother in law of Jennifer (Whanganui), Diane and Allan McCormick, and Richard and Julie (London).  Treasured grandmother and great grandmother “Nanny Verna” of Matthew and Kelly, Thomas and Olivia; Gareth and Alyssia, Eligh, Brodie and Lily; Sarah and Greg Medows, Olly, Cameron and Scarlett; David, Abbey and Ella; Paul and Gloriann Mullen, Courtney and Alex Walker, Michaela and Stanley.  Messages to the family of Verna Hastie, 230 Beach Road East, Ashburton 7777.  At Verna’s request a private service has been held