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GILL Isabel, Dorothy, (nee Cairns) June 7, 2016

GILL Isabel Dorothy, (nee Cairns) on 7 June, at Radius  Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Murray, loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison and John Driscoll (Ashburton), Judith and Mark Snelling (Christchurch), Elizabeth and Trevor Beckett (UK) and Lynette Gill (Sydney). Loved Nana of Simon Driscoll, Rebecca Wiseman, Anna Driscoll, Andrew Driscoll, Joanne, and Lara Snelling, Hayden Beckett, Tiana, and Leila Chezzi and great Nana to Abigail, and Toby Driscoll, Kacey, Billie, and Shae Wiseman and Johan Driscoll. Messages to Gill family P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Isabel’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday June 12, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

TAIT Rosalie Marion, June 6, 2017

TAIT Rosalie Marion, on June 6, 2017. Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on her 78th birthday. Loved wife of Ron, loved Mum of Alan and Anne, Roger and Julie, Stephen and Sam and Bev and Bryan and Nana of Bailey, and Kalen; Josh, and Liam; Vinny, and Kelsi; Nicole, Joeylee, Christopher, and Thomas and great Nana of Blake, and Rocco. Messages to Tait family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Rosalie’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday June 12, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

GORDON Grant William, (Flash) May 30, 2017

GORDON Grant William, (Flash) on May 30, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 46 years. Dearly loved youngest son of the late Arthur and Betty and brother and brother in law of Alan and Nola, Lindsay and Jill, Bev and Graham Stevens, Murray and Jenny, and Barb. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Messages to the Gordon family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Grant’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday June 3, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

JONES Brian John George, May 28, 2017

JONES Brian John George of Duvauchelle .(Formerly of Ashburton) Passed away suddenly on May 28, 2017 at Duvauchelle.  Aged 70 years.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret.  Treasured father and father in law of Benjamin and Vanessa Jones (Brisbane), and Kerry and Brent Watt (Auckland) Precious Grandad to Alexander, and Charlotte; Callum, and Aaron. Loved brother of Rachel and the late Rex Dymock, and the late James and the late Colleen Jones, and Judith and Patrick Windle.  Loved brother in law of Shirley and Kevin Frost, and Joy and Sam Restuccia.  Special Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr Suzanne Knapp and the Akaroa Emergency services. Messages to the Jones Family RD 1, Akaroa.  In Lieu of flowers donations to the Westpac Helicopters would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 1st, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation.

BEBBINGTON, Shirley Zoe, May 29, 2017

BEBBINGTON Shirley Zoё, on May 29, 2017 at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank, and special friend of Kevin. Loved Mum of Lyn and Andrew, the late Paul, Merree and Julie and Wayne. Loved and adored Nana of Brittany; Lara and Kate. Treasured sister of Robyn and loved Aunt of the late Guy, Karen, Cindy, and Daile. Messages to Bebbington family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 2, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

HANDS Alison Ruth (Ally) (nee Hill) May 29, 2017

HANDS Alison Ruth, (Ally) (nee Hill) on May 29, 2017. Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton surrounded by her loving family and friends. Aged 68 years.Loved wife of John, mother of Rochelle and Neil, Vanessa and Grant and loved grandmother of Liam, and Jorga; Abbey, Emma, Sophie and all her step grandchildren.  Sister and sister in law of Margaret and Noel and Joan and Barry and loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A special friend too many.

“Will be deeply missed”

Messages to Hands Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Alzheimer’s New Zealand would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Margaret and her team at Tuarangi Home and a big thanks to everyone who supported Ally over her long illness. A service to celebrate Ally’s life will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday June 1, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

COPLAND Todd William, MAY 28, 2017

COPLAND Todd William, 27.6.85 – 28.5.2017   Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Loved and adored son of Mark and Robyn Copland. Dearly loved and cherished partner of Laura. Brother and brother in law of Hugh and Kylie, Kent and Alli and loved and respected Uncle of Olivia, Claire and Jack; and Archie. Special nephew and cousin to all his Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Messages to the Copland family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations in memory of Todd for Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thank you to Dr Justin Wall, Dr Rob Allison and the ENT team Christchurch Hospital, Dr Avtar Raina his Oncology team and the nursing staff at Christchurch Hospital, staff at Burwood Hospital, Dr Lee Anderson and the caring Nurse Maude team, Westpac Helicopter, St John and Daffodil Lodge, Ward 1 and Ward 6 and staff at Ashburton Hospital for their long term loving care of Todd. A service to celebrate Todd’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Mackie Street, Rakaia on Friday June 2, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.

MOWAT Phyllis Rose, May 26, 2017

MOWAT Phyllis Rose, on May 26, 2017. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by the love and support of her family. Aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved and cherished Mum of Glenice and Murray, Anita and Philip, Callum and Lotlot, Alex and Pip and loved and adored Nana of Mandy and Shannon, Nigel and Amy, Simon and Aleisha, Janelle and Eli; Hayden; Sarah and Nick, Amanda and Adam, Rebecca; Tim and Emma, Hannah and Brandon, and great Nana of all her great grandchildren. A Loved sister, sister in law and Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to Mowat family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Donations to St John in memory of Phyllis would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Phyllis’ life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday June 2, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.