LYSAGHT, Esma Charlotte:

On September 13, 2018 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly beloved wife of the late Kevin and most dearly loved Mum and Mum in law of Lois and David Attwood, Barry and Heather, Valmai and Greg Prendergast, and Darcy and Sue. Much loved Nana of Angela, Sharleen, Damian, and Megan; Louise, Anna, Alice, Mathew, and the late Andrew; Dwayne, Neville, Philip, and Janine; Tony, and the late Kerrie, and their partners and great Nana of her 19 great grandchildren. Messages to the Lysaght family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Very special thanks to Dr Lues and the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care and support. A Requiem Mass for Esma will be held at the Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Wednesday September 19, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

CLARK Colin Murray: (Murray) (Reg No NZ9605) of Ashburton

On September 13, 2018 in his 95^th year.  Loved husband of the late Betty. Son of the Late Linda and Frank Clark. Brother and brother in law of John and the late Barbara Conder. Loved father of Felicity, Kathryn, Peter and father in law of Chris. Much loved Murray to his grandchildren and their partners, Daniel and Sorcha, Charlotte, Amy and Forrest, Gemma and Tom, Liam, Adam and Kayla, Sean and Naomi and to his great grandchildren Harper, Eli, and Indie. Messages to the Clark Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday September 18, commencing at 1.30pm .Followed by private family interment.

RATTRAY, Celia Elizabeth:

On September 12, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stu. Much loved sister and friend of David and Carmen. Loved Aunty of Mike and Ashlee, Sam, and great Aunty of Oliver, and  Beau.

“Much loved and forever missed”

Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Celia’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday September 19 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HANRAHAN, Rhona Mary:

On September 12, 2018 at Ashburton. Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of Laurence. Loved mother and mother in law of Laurence and Justine, David and Kelly, Philippa and cherished Nan of Ryan and Vivian, Thomas, Jack, Eve, Sophie, Cory, and Ben. Messages to Rhona’s family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass for Rhona will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday September 17, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HANRAHAN, Brian Thomas :(BT) of Rakaia

On September 11, 2018 at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Aged 82 years. Loved husband and best friend of Monica. Loved father of Patrick, Mark, Stephen, Christopher, Maree, and Louise. Loved father in law of Suzie, Deborah, Davina, Carmen, Lori, and Aaron. Fun loving Grandad of Matthew, Caitlin, Fraser, Tim, Alice, Kelsey, Renee, Grace, Henry, Kayla, and Josh. We have lost a kind, loving and generous husband, father, father in  law and Grandad. Messages to the Hanrahan Family, 23 Hardys Road, Rakaia 7784. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Brian at St Ita’s Catholic Church, West town Belt, Rakaia on Friday September 14, commencing at 1.30pm.Followed by private family interment.

 WALLINGTON, Ruth Beryl: (Ruthie)

On September 6, 2018 passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of Bernard. Much loved Mum of Michael and Mary and Elaine and Bob. Loved “Big Nannie” of Marcus, Reece, Kris, Robert, Zoe and loved great grandmother of Lauren, Emily, Abagail, Ben, Sam, Charlotte, and Catelyn. Messages to the Wallington family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ruthie’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday September 10, commencing at 11.00. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

JOHNSON, Aileen Janet: (nee Allnutt)

 Died peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, on September 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. Aged 82 years. Loving wife of Angus (Gus) of 58 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Angela, Paul and Sandra, Maryann and Greg and the late Jamie. Much adored Nana of Sam, Emily, and Ruby; and Fynn. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 1 of Ashburton Hospital for their special care of Aileen. Messages to the Johnson Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Feel free to bring a garden flower for Aileen. A service for Aileen will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday September 7, commencing at 1.30pm Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DOCOS, Margaret Ann: (Polly)

On August 28, 2018. Peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton with her loving family by her side. Aged 76 years. Much loved Mum of Rowan, the late Karman, Craig and Nana of Joshua. Loved sister of Michael and Diana Hanham, Helen and Paul Bradley, Barry and Lyn Hanham, Jill Stuck, and Mary and the late Warwick Johnson. Messages to C/- 29 Queens Drive, Ashburton. At Polly’s request a private cremation has been held.

THOMSON, Mervyn Leonard: (Merv)

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton on Tuesday August 28, 2018, aged 90. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyl. Loved father and father in law of Gary, Lyn, Robin (Tom) and Jacky, and Brent and Joan. Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren. A Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Terrace View for their care of Merv. A memorial service for Merv will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 11, commencing at 11.00am.

Passed away peacefully with her girls by her side, at Rosebank Hospital Ashburton.  Aged 96 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas.  Loved Mum of Vivienne and Vic Lamb, the late Stephanie, and Robin Burton, Donalda and Martin Watson, and friend of Christine.  Loved Gran of Richard and Steph Lamb, Sonya and Ant Holland; Macarlla and Brent Ellmers, Grant Watson and Mel, and Philip and Teresa Watson.  Loved great Gran of Charlotte, and Harry Lamb; Genevieve, Claudia, and Riley Holland; Hayley, William, and Hamish Ellmers; and Levi, and Connor Watson.  Messages to the Lemon family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday August 30, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.