Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton after a short illness. Aged 83 years. Loved wife and friend of the late Colin and loved mother and mother in law of Barbara and Barry Wackwitz and Kate and Mike Wilwert. Cherished special Gran to Alice, and Nicholas Wackwitz. Loved and dearly missed big sister and sister in law to the late Ian, and Lois McCormick, the late David, and Margaret McCormick. Sister in law of Betty Wilson. Cherished aunt to her many Nephews and nieces. Sadly missed by her many friends. Messages to c/- 20 Jackson Street, Methven 7730. Donations to Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to her “Methven Angels” who cared for her so well at home and to the wonderful staff at Radius Millstream who looked after her with love and care in her last weeks. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Methven Rugby Club rooms, Methven Chertsy Road, Methven on Thursday January 18, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

GREYGOOSE, Robert John (John) – On January 10, 2018, suddenly at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 83 years. Loved brother of the late Lorna, Doreen, Nancy, and the late James. Respected brother in law of Eric, Reg, Ross and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Greygoose family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thank you to the staff at Coldstream House for their wonderful care of John. A private cremation for John has been held.

KNIGHT, Brian Robert – On December 29, 2017 at Ashburton. Loved son of the late Mollie Moore. Brother and brother in law of the late Joan and Cyril Gibbons and Uncle of Suzanne, and Nigel. A private burial for Brian has been held.

MCINTOSH Gordon Lyle, On January 8, 2018 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Husband of Dot and father and father in law of Graham and Tere, Norman, Ken, and Denise and John McCallum and their families. A private cremation has been held.

VISSER, Theresa Elizabeth (Tess) On January 12, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Gillian, Paul and Leigh, Philip, Joanne and Grant and loved Nana and “Tess” of Danielle, Candice and Andrew; Gerrad and Michelle, Bejay and Satu, Isaac and Jennifer, Ben, and the late Caleb; Lori-Jean, Jessica, and Rebecca;  the late Melissa and loved great grandmother of Kaspian. A dearly loved sister, sister in law and Auntie.Messages to Visser family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Theresa’s sisters and the staff of Rosebank for their continued loving care of our Mum. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Tess’ life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday January 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MORRIS Graham Roderick (Doc), On January 2^nd, 2018 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 76 years.  Loved son of the late Essie and Alec.  Loved brother and brother in law of  Ellen-Mary and Allan Butland, and the late Gwen.  Loved Uncle of John and Marina, and Paul and Meg, and loved great Uncle of Kelsey, and Jacob; Joe, and Hebe.  Messages to the Morris family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Doc’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday January 5, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

PRENDERGAST Lucy Ellen: Passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 90 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Dominic.  Loved mother and mother in law of Maria and Gary, Paul (deceased) and Marie, Gerard and Helen, Brendan (Jimmy), and the late Michael, Philip, Shane, and Mark.  Much loved Nana of James, Kama, Karis, and Yasmin and loved great Nana of Lucy, and Piper.  Messages to the Prendergast family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to St Vincent de Paul would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Lucy will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday January 4, 2018 commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church Wednesday evening commencing at 7.00pm.

Crampton Alison Rose

Peacefully at the Ashburton Hospital on December 31, 2017 in her 87th year. Dearly loved and cherished wife of  Colin for 65 years, much loved mother of Frank. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Beverley and Alan Wilson, John and Val Fleming,the late Neil Fleming, Colin and Anne Fleming, the late David, and Allison Fleming,and loved sister in law of  the late Rex and Marjorie Crampton, the late Geoffrey and Doris Crampton,and Anna Eathorne.Messages to the Crampton Family c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton.A service to celebrate Alison’s life is to be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday 4^th January 2018 at 1.30pm and thereafter a private cremation

PROCTER Reginald John  (Reg), (formerly of Cambridge):  Passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Aged 87 years.  Loved husband of the late Isabel.  Loved and respected father and father in law of Chris (Melbourne), David and Michelle (Toowoomba), and James and Lynley.  Loved grandfather of Mathew, Jason and Talor;  George, Quinn and Hazel; Hamish, Jeremy and Penny. Messages to the Procter family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff Radius Millstream for their loving care of Reg.  At Reg’s request a private family service will be held.

NICHOLAS Patricia Mary (nee Poff): On 29 December 2017.  Peacefully at Methven House, aged 92 years.  Devoted wife to Bill for 65 years.  Much loved mother to Michael, Christine, Paul, Gerard (R.I.P), Joanne, and Kevin.  Dearly loved Nana to James, Iszac, Alexander, Jonty, and Isabella.  The family wishes to acknowledge the tender care extended to Patricia at Methven House.  In lieu of flowers donations to Methven Care Trust would be appreciated.  A Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church, Methven on Wednesday January 3, 2018 commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. A Rosary will be held at the Church the evening before at 7.00pm.