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PAISLEY Edward Keith, March 24,2017

PAISLEY Edward Keith, (Ted) Passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017, at Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Willy and Judy, (Naracoote, Australia) Ted and Wendy, (Tauranga) George and Gerardine, Margaret-Anne, (Calgary, Canada) the late Elizabeth, Catherine and Darryl Chambers, the late Jonathon, and the late David. Grandfather of Michael, and Joseoh; Tim; Hannah, and Henry; Andrew and Kristy, Charlotte, and Martin and great Grandad of the late Ryan, and Jasper. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ted will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 29, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment

CHISNALL Keith, (Roastie) March 21, 2017

CHISNALL Keith, (Roastie) on March 21, 2017 at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Coyla and the late Joy. Father and father in law of Susan and Nick Dabbs, Judith and Ian Neumann, Lyn and Ken Flanagan (Tasmania) and Evan and Maxine Chisnall. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loved brother, brother in law and Uncle. Messages to Chisnall family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Ostomy Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Roastie’s  life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 24, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.

MALCOLM Alan Kenneth, March 20, 2017

MALCOLM Alan Kenneth, On March 20, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years.  Loved husband of the late Irene, and the late Norrel.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Janet and Craig Hadley and Mark Malcolm.  A cherished grandfather and great grandfather.  Messages to the Malcolm family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  Donations to Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday March 25, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton.

HAMPTON Peter John, March 20, 2017

HAMPTON Peter John, on March 20, 2017, suddenly at Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire. Loved father and father in law of the late Karen, Chris and Annabelle, Andrew and Bridget, Grace and Dennis and Tim and Danica. Loved Grandad Peter of Elizabeth, and William; Harry, Augusta, and Jemima. Brother and brother in law of Patricia and Evan Owens. Uncle Pete of Nicholas, and Richard. Messages to Hampton family, Terrace View Retirement Village, 37 Carters Terrace, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 22, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn cemetery.

FARRELL Neil Thomas On 18 March 2017

FARRELL, Neil Thomas (Q.S.M) On March 18, 2017.  Passed away peacefully after a long illness at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Shirley.  Much loved father and father in law of Karin, Martin and Denise, Jill and Phil.  Loved Grandad and great Grandad of Sam, Sarah, Fletcher and Georgie, Matt, Anya, Mason, and Hadlee; Michelle, Ben, Chloe, and Zach; Geraldine, Matt, Christian, and Ashton; Simon and Sian; Alice, and Sophie.  Messages to 70a Nursey Drive, Ashburton.  A special thankyou to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Neil.  A service for Neil will held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday March 22, commencing at 1.30pm.  Following by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCFARLANE Andrew Robert, March 9, 2017

MCFARLANE Andrew Robert, on March 9, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Loved father and father in law of Cheryl and Stuart, Jenny and Mark, and Heather and Rik and Grandad of Thomas, Isa, Rachel, Ari, and Isaac; Jamie and Matt, and Tammy; and great Grandpa of Katie, and Hamish. Messages to 88 Chalmers Avenue, Ashburton 7700. At Andrew’s request a private funeral service has been held.

CALDER Doreen Kidston, (nee kemble) March 13, 2017

CALDER Doreen Kidston, (nee Kemble) on March 13, 2017, at Coldstream House, Ashburton. Aged in her 92nd  year. 2nd wife of Clair Calder (dec’d)  Step mother of Graeme, Murray, (dec’d) Kathryn Lilley and Neil. Proud follower of Britney, and Lucy Moore and their Highland dancing. Doreen has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date once family  have returned from overseas. Messages c/- 28 Rudds Road, Linwood, Christchurch.

CRABB Gloria Joan, (nee Rogers) March 12, 2017

CRABB Gloria Joan, (nee Rogers) (Formerly McGrath, and McGregor) On March 12, 2017. Peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronnie Crabb. Much loved mother and mother in law of Kevin and Kathryn McGrath, Joanne McGrath, Delwynne and Saufoi (Maea)  Sivaivai, and Bruce McGregor and loved Nana of Kylie and John, Aaron and Alle; Mahalia and Sen, Rebekah, Reuben, Deontae, Tyreice, Tyeisha, and Shontayne; Kaznah, and Sasagi, and a loved great Nana of her 9 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Dick and Joany Rogers. Loved sister and sister in law of Kath and Jim Ball, and the late Lyn Barclay and their families. Messages to Crabb family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Gloria will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday 17 March, commencing at 1.00pm.

CORNWALL Roger Francis, (Butch) March 11 2017

CORNWALL. Roger Francis (Butch)Died peacefully on 11 March at Christchurch Hospital, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn; much loved father of Aaron, and Jane; loved brother of Steve, Vicki and the late Salli; loved father in law of Sonya; loved brother in law of Steve and Winifred, Dave, Steffi, Reg and Suzie, and David; and much loved uncle. Loved son of the late Ruth and Len. No flowers please – donations to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter instead. Our heartfelt thanks to the caring and wonderful staff at the ICU .At Roger’s request, a private service will be held.

SUTHERLAND Elizabeth Enid, March 13, 2016

SUTHERLAND Elizabeth Enid, (Betty) on March 13, 2017, peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex and much loved mother and mother in law of Alexander and Alison, and Margaret and John. Loved and respected Grandma of Paula, Dianne, Jenny, and Andrew; Kate, Rebekah, and Matthew. Loved by all her 16 great grandchildren. Thank you to the staff of Ward 1 and the AAU Ashburton Hospital for their care of Betty. Messages to Sutherland Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Asthma Society would be appreciated and may be let at the service. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 17, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.