MCFARLANE, Alistair Fyfe – On February 4, 2018, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue for 50 years. Much loved dad and mate of Andrew. Loved brother and brother in law of Anne and Brian Marsden, and Lorna and the late Ivan McFarlane and their families. Messages to McFarlane family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Alistair will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday February 7, commencing at 1.00pm

MAW, John Robert: (Late of Southbridge) On February 1, 2018 peacefully at Coldstream Housel, Ashburton. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley and loved father and father in law of Darren and Sue. Loved brother and brother in law of Eileen and Les Allen, Kath and Harold Luke, Hazel and Jack Corbett, (all dec) and the late Bert, and Betty. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephew. Messages to Maw family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday February 5, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Cameron Courts, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Diane. Loved father and father in law of Martin and Philippa and Deirdre and Colin. Loved Grandad of James, Aaron, Simon, and Larissa. Loved brother of Alan, Colin, and Helen. Messages to Reid family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service celebrating John’s life will be held at Trinity Church, 25 Hororata  Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel on Friday February 2, commencing at 1.30pm followed  by interment at the Dunsandel Cemetery.

CLEMETT, Neil: Passed away suddenly, at Ashburton Hospital on January 31, 2018 after a short illness.  Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley. Loved father of Wayne and Jenny, Danny and Rebecca, Riki and Marie, Tracey and Lance. Dearly loved grandad of Bonnie, Tenille, Jack, Billy, Holly, Jayden, Jonah, Taylor, Laiana and great grandad of Fynn and Arlo. Messages to Clemett family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service celebrating Neil’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Saturday February 3, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

Unexpectedly at Ashburton. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Andrew. Loved mother and mother in law of Samuel and Sarah, Matthew and Tegan and loved Granny of Maddie, Anastasia, and Camille; Darcy, Gilbert, and Cedar. Messages to McCully family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Annette’s life  will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday, January 31st, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.

12 -7-1931 – 22-1-2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Arthur at Radius Millstream, Ashburton after a brief illness. Much loved husband and good shepherd of Joan. Loved and respected father and father in law of Deirdre and Kelvin and the Peter Curd, Dr Kate Richardson and Doug, Rose and Bruce Leonard, and Trish and Omar Palov. Arthur was a much loved grandad and great grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Much loved brother of Edna and the late Willie, the late Alice and Ken Keen, the late Linda and Keith McKenzie and the late Allan and Maureen. Brother in law to John and the late Maude, David and Jennifer, Marina and Ken Pomeroy, Stan and the late Claire Kennedy, also the late Betty and Ron Matchett and the late Doug and Marion Kennedy. Loved and respected uncle of his nieces and nephews, the Bridge Club Family, trusted workmate of all those at Winslow Farms and mustering mate and loved friend of the Simpson family, Mt Hay Station, Lake Tekapo. Grateful thanks to the caring staff at Radius Millstream who looked after Arthur during his brief illness, especially Jan, Shibu, Esther, Albert, Anna and Grace. Thank you also to the team at the Nelson Building Society, especially Amanda. Messages to Maude Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of Flowers donations to Riding for the Disabled, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Arthur’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Saturday January 27, commencing at 3.00pm.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved wife of George, and Norman Lamb (dec). Loved mother and mother in law of Janice and Wayne Murta, Colin and Sue Lamb, Roger Lamb, (dec) Nigel Lamb, and Elizabeth Drever (dec).Grandmother of Dean, and Justin;  Lee and Karleen, Wayne and Sharlene, Rebecca and Dave, and Rachel (Dec); and Daniel, and Kurt. Great grandmother of Jesse, Alex, and Lachlan; Savannah, Mikayla, Aleisha, and Jordyn; Taylor, and Jess; Alexander, Finlay, and Henry. Messages to 36c Burnett Street, Ashburton 7700. At Mavis’ request a private funeral has been held.

SMYTH, Elwyn Mae – On 20^th January 2018, peacefully at Terrace View, Ashburton.  Aged 74 years.  Dearly loved wife of Donald.  Loving mother and mother-in-law of Todd and Julie, and Jenny and Skip Muir.  Treasured Nana of Ella and Isaac, and Georgia, Caitlin, Daniel and Olivia.  Loved sister and sister-in-law of Don and Isobel Roberts, Margaret and Neil Smith, Shirley Jones and Alister Smyth.  Messages to Smyth Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ostomy Society would be appreciated.  A service for Elwyn will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allenton on Wednesday 24^th January 2018 at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

McNABB Elmer Charles, on January 21, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, in his 88^th year.  Loved husband of Eileen.  Loved father of Ian, and the late Craig, father in law of Kay and Grandad of Hannah, and Ben. Special thanks to Coldstream Retirement Village, and Ashburton Hospital.  Messages to 1/47 Burnett Street, Ashburton or 22 Rob Roy Lane, Wanaka.  No flowers please. At Elmers request a private cremation has been held.

Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, in her 75^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Mum to Nicky and Michael, Geoff and Jane, (Australia) and Wendy. Much loved Nana of Emma, Charlotte, and Amy; Thomas, and Nicholas; and Sinead. Loved daughter of the late Tom and Olive Thomas and sister and sister in law of the late Bob and Ann, Peter and Ruth, David and Joan and a much loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to C/- P O Box 3018, Timaru 7943.A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 22, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private family interment.