CLARK Betty Mae, of Ashburton.  16/2/1922  –  9/4/2017.  Dearly loved wife of Murray, and beloved mother and mother in law of Felicity, Kathryn, Chris, Peter and Deirdre.  Love Nana of Daniel, Charlotte, Amy, Gemma, Liam, Adam and Sean.  Great Nanny Betty to Eli, Harper, and Indie Mae Messages to the Clark family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Betty will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 12, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

JOHNSON Robert Benjamin Chaffey (Ben), of Mayfield. On April 8, 2017 at home.  Aged 58 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Victoria.  Loved and respected father, father in law and friend of Rebecca and Ricky, Sam and Tyler, Bridget and Martin, Sammie and Nick, and Max.  Much loved and cherished “Poppa” of Maddison, and Fletcher; and Harper.  Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the Palliative Care Team at Ashburton Hospital.  Ben’s funeral will be held at home, Barcoo Estate on Thursday April 13, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCCULLY Andrew James, on April 5, 2017 at Ashburton. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette. Loved father and father in law of Samuel and Sarah,  Matthew and Tegan and Grandad of Maddie, Anastasia, and Camille; Darcy, Gilbert, and Cedar. Messages to McCully family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A memorial service for Andrew will be held at the Ashburton Race Course, Racecourse Road, Ashburton, on Saturday April 8, commencing at 11.00am.

HUNTER Matthew William Ralph (Bill), On March 30, 2017.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital with his friends around him.  Aged 86 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Mona.  Much loved father, father in law and Pop of Bob and Jane, Daniel and Jo, and Hayley; (Sydney) Matthew and Andrew (Noosa), David, Zoe, and Kasey (Timaru). Loved brother of Marjorie, and Michael.  Messages to c/- P O 472, Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.   A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 12, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HOUGHTON Donald Russell, (Don) on April 3, 2017 peacefully at home after a courageous battle. Husband, soulmate and best friend of Colleen for 61 years. Dearly loved Dad and Dad in law of Kevin and Sharon, Debbie,  Wayne and Jo and best Grandad of Sam; Dan, and Katya. Loved brother in law of Nola. Messages to Houghton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations for a memorial trophy, in memory of Don at the Ashburton Golf Club, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Dr Peter Sparks and the home care Nurses. A memorial service celebrating Don’s life will be held at the Ashburton Golf Club, Golf Links Drive, on Monday April 10, commencing at 2.00pm.

KIRDY Ruth Christina On April 2 2017 peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years Loving wife and companion of Don. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Helen, Wayne and Bridget, and Linda and Willie Wilson. Much loved nana of Lisa; Tessa; and Andrew, and William. Loved great nana of her great grandchildren. Messages to 7 Maynard Place, Ashburton 7700. A service for Ruth will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox   Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 5, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

ALLAN Christina Mary (Chris) Promoted to Glory on 30 March 2017 at Terraceview Retirement Village, Ashburton.  Aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of Maurie.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Brian and Sue (Australia), and Pauline and Colin Read.  Treasured Grandma of Elisa and Peter Weir; Michael, and Kevin and Louise Opele, and great Grandma of Georgia, and Finn.  Messages to the Allan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Terraceview for their loving care of Chris.  A service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Monday April 3, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium

GIBSON Raymond George, (Ray) on March 28, 2017 at Ashburton. Aged 83 years. Loved husband of Pat. Loved father and father in law of Nicola and the Late Brian Thomson, Ross and Deborah, and Kathryn. Loved Grandad of Grace; Olivia, Mollie, Jack, and Sophie.  Messages to Gibson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday April 3, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

CLARK William Ernest, (Bill) on March 25, 2017, at Ashburton. Peacefully with his family by his side, in his 80^th year. Dearly loved husband and soulmate for 55 years of Denise. Treasured father and father in law of Jacqualine and Glen Vickery (Leeston), Angelia and Dave Harris (Nelson), Robynn and Rob (Pukekohe), and Nicola and Dave Kennedy (West Melton). Doting Grandad and loved by his10 grandchildren and their partners. Special Bill Bill to his great Granddaughter. Loved brother and brother in law of Judith and Jim McLean (Australia), the late Margaret and Rex Firman, Joan and Wendron Wilkie, Heather and the late Warren Taylor, Nichol and Liz Taylor, all of Timaru. Respected Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A dedicated active member of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade. Messages to Clark Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Ashburton Fire Museum. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the Ashburton Fire Station, 332 Burnett Street, on Thursday March 30, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

WHITE Raymond Clifton, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2017 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 67 years. Son of the late Jean and Cliff. Brother of John and Lil, Ken and Gaynor, and the late Jennifer. Messages to White Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We acknowledge the wonderful care given to Raymond by Idea Services in Ashburton. A service to celebrate Raymond’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street Ashburton on Saturday April 1, commencing at 1.30pm.Followed by private interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.