HAYES Elsie Lorna (Lorna) On June 23 2017 peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. In her 95 year. Loved wife of the late Don and mother and mother in law of Alison and Ray Garforth, Rod and Anita, and Gerald and Janet. A loved “Darn” of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 5 Reid Crescent Ashburton. A service to celebrate Lorna’s life will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church Lounge, Baring Square, Ashburton on Tuesday June 27, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KELLY Wayne Graeme, passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Thursday June 22, 2017, after a tough battle.Aged 50 years.   Dearly loved partner of Karen, and beloved father of Eva.  Messages to the Kelly family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740.  A service for Wayne will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday June 27, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the  Ashburton Crematorium.

GATES Alan Kelvin, (Noddy) on June 19, 2017 at Coldstream House, Ashburton. Loved son of the late Fred and Rachel. Loved brother and brother in law of Alison and Graham (Runanga), Joe and Pauleen (Waimate) and the late Les. Loved uncle and great uncle of many. Messages to 32 Pitt Street Runanga, West Coast 7803. A graveside Service for Noddy will be held at the Mt Somers Cemetry, Hoods Road, Mt Somers on Thursday June 22, commening at 1.00pm.

BAIRD Beatrix Sylvie, (Trix) On June 19, 2017 peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. In her 93^rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Earl. Loved mother and mother in law of Allan and Sue and John and Kay. Proud Gran of Hayden and Teresa and Felicity and Hawk (New Mexico); Andrew and Marina, and Matthew and Katia. Loving GG of Isobelle, and Imogen; and Neva. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Trevor, and Melva and special twin sister of the late Pat. Messages to Baird family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank  Resthome. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Trix’ life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 23, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MILLER Ross Michael, on June 16, 2017. Passed peacefully with his family, at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine. Loved step father of Nicola and Dean, and Andrew. Much loved Uncle of Glen, and Corrin Miller. Messages to the Miller family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ross will be held in our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 21, commencing at 2.00pm.Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SHAW Myra Lorraine, (Bid) on June 15, 2017 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Derrick for 66 years. Loved mother of David, and Stuart. Loved Nana of Julie and Todd Smyth, and David and Kate; Brendan and Tracey, Phillip, Mark and great Nana of Ella, and Isaac; Hahna; Aiden, Kyla; Mason and Ava. Messages to Shaw family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Myra’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday June 20, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

TUANUI Shayne Peter, on June 15, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital. After a long and courageous battle. Aged 48 years. Dearly loved son of Robin and Iain. Much loved brother and brother in law of Penny and Pat, Dion, Cindy, and Nath. Loved father of Tyson, and Shikayla, loved friend of Stacey and mate of Claude. Grandson of Henry and the late  Ngaire Hunt and  Te Aka and Emily Tuanui (both deceased) special Uncle to Kaweau, Titi, Savannah, and Emie. Beloved nephew and cousin of the Tuanui and Hunt families. Messages to Tuanui family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Bone Marrow Trust (Ranui House) would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thanks to Sean McPherson at Haemotology, Christchurch Hospital, staff  of Ward one and Palliative care at Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful care and support. A funeral service for Shayne will be held at Hampstead All Sports Club, Bridge Street, Ashburton on Monday June 19, commencing at 1pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

CHITTOCK Graeme James, on June 15, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 66 years. Much loved husband of Norma.. Loved and respected father and father in law of James, Christine and Brent Gray and treasured Grandad of Jacob, Anna, and Jareth. Donations to the Methven Care Trust, would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Chittock family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Monday June 19, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MAW Mervyn Douglas, on June 12, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosaleen. Loved father and father in law of Judith and David Letham, the late Mark, Peter and Karen, Marion and Peter Truman, Susan and Mike Rose, Christopher, the late Barry, David and Emma and loved Grandad of George; Kate; Brian, and Adam; Sophia, Toby, and Annabel. Messages to the Maw Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Mervyn’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday June 16, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by Interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

JANSEN Alida (Lidy) on June 9, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 71 years. Much loved wife and best friend of Theo for 53 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Gaby and Sadie, Ilco and Megan and special Oma of Nic, and Emma; Jett, Quinn, and Harper. A special thank you to Dr Wootton, the staff of Princes Court and Radius Mill Stream for their loving care of Lidy. Messages to Jansen family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held.