at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  In her 91^st year.  Loved wife of the late Bert.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Lynette, Isabel and Keith, Jennifer and Barry, Tony and Stefanie.  Much loved Nana of Craig, Meagan and Sam; Mark and Kathleen, Paul and Lauren; Darren, Nicole and James, great Nan of Archie, Nicholas, Annabel, and Wren.  Messages to the Arthur family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Stroke Foundation would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of  Bella’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday August 29, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BROOKS, Marjorie: (Marje)

Passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018 aged 92 years, surrounded by her loving family. Treasured wife of Eddie, Devoted Mum of Pauline and Paul (Timaru), Marie (Tauranga), Colleen and Peter (Australia, Peter (Paihia) and Leanne (Tauranga). Adored Nana to Megan, Melissa, Nadia, Erin, Jamie, and Matt. Cherished Granny to Jessica, Caleb and Jemma. Valued friend to many. Messages to the Brooks family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to her dedicated team of carers. A celebration of Marje’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street Ashburton, commencing at 1.30pm on Friday August 31, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

TE TOMO, Dennis: (Boy)

On August 22, 2018 suddenly at his workplace, Ashburton, aged 59 years.  Dearly loved husband of Leora, much loved Dad of Sonny and Tara, Alva and Mike, Kooly, the late Daniel and Dennis Junior, Grandpa of Tylar, Maanaki, Tahlia, Mania, Honey and Keira, Zion and Malachi.   Dennis will be at the Hakatere Marae, State Highway 1, Fairton, Ashburton from Thursday afternoon and his service will be held at the Marae on Saturday August 25 commencing at 10am followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

 COUNSELL, Lorna Evelyn:

Passed away peacefully at Princess Court Rest Home Ashburton on August 21, 2018. Surrounded by family. Dearly loved Wife of the Late Colin. Loved Mum of Sheryl, Paul and Rose, Sue and the late Tom Martin, Jill and Murray Burrowes, Barbara and Sam, Mick and Dawn, Alli and Special friend of Simon Banks. Messages to the Counsell Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Lorna’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday August 25, commencing at 12.30pm. Followed by private family interment.

SIM, Joyce Frances: (Joy) ( RNZAF W4329  Army 82115)

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on August 20, 2018. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stuart.

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Beloved mother and mother in law of the late Peter, Gregory and Wendy, and Susan and Peter Rich. Cherished Gran of Carl, Marisa, Nathan, Julian, and Kama; Vanessa, Rachel, and Natasha; and Chantel, and Aron. Loved great gran of Gabriela; Jessica, and Holly; Maximus, Rylie, and Fern; Lachlan; and Ashleigh, and Salisha. Messages to the Sim Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday August 27, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private family interment.

BILVERSTONE Rev. John:

Passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2018 whilst on holiday in the UK with his adored wife, Ruth. A treasured and inspirational Dad, Grandad and friend of Rachel and Brian, Erica, Lexie and Sonya Leadley; Helen and Rodney, Ashley and Andrew Tweed; Alison and Deano, Lennox and Georgia Officer. Much loved brother-in-law of John and Elaine Hopkins and family (Palmerston North). Messages to the Bilverstone family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations for the Christchurch Methodist Mission would be appreciated and may be left at the Memorial Service to celebrate John’s life, held at St David’s Union Church on Tuesday August 28, commencing at 1.30pm.

ANDERSON, Douglas Leicester:

On August 17, 2018. Passed away peacefully at home in the care and comfort of his family. Dearly loved husband of Anne and much loved father of James, and Sara and father in law of Jan. Cherished grandfather of Angus, Ben, and Lara. Treasured brother of Audrey, and Valmai. Messages to the Anderson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Grateful thanks to Penny Holdaway, the District Nurses and the Ashburton Hospital for their special care and attention. A service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven on Tuesday August 21, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

JAMIESON, Eric Ernest:

On August 14, 2018. Peacefully at Parklands Hospital, Christchurch. Aged 87years. Dearly loved husband of the late Isobel. Much loved father and father in law of Wayne and Diane, and Sonia. Loved grandad of Josh, and Harry.

Messages to the Jamieson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Eric will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 21, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HURLEY, John Augustine – on August 13, 2018. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Much loved husband of the late Marjory. Dearly loved father and father in law of Kevin and Helen, Karen and Pete Maw, Paul and Sandra and Susan and Geoff Allnutt. A much loved and admired Pop of Stacey and Leith, Hamish and Alicia, Kate and Calum, and Megan; Matt and Kimble, Danny and Rebecca, Sam and Alice, Sasha, Sian, and Ella; Shaun and Symone, Allycia, Jaymee, and Cole. Special great grand Pop to Lily, William, and George; Bailey, Charlotte and Harriet; Connor, and Ayla; Oakley, and Arlo; Huxley, and Macklin. Messages to the Hurley family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the St John Ambulance, Ashburton would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday August 17, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

GORDON, Rhonda (nee Glass)

On August 12, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom. Much loved mother and mother in law of Linda and Gordon Monk and the late Ashley. Dearly loved Granny of Ryan and Tanja, Bryce and Rebecca, and Stacey. Adored GG to her treasured great grandchildren Maja, and Leni and Charli, and Alfie. Loved and cherished friend of Ron and many others. Messages to the Gordon family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Rhonda’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday August 16, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.