EDGAR Robert James (Bob) on December 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, at Princes Court Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Cherie. Loved Dad of Alexia, Becky and Sam, and William. Loved sister of the late Daphne and Bill MacLaren. Messages to 6 Goldrich Grove, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to Princes Court for their excellent care of Bob over the past 5 years. At Bob’s request a private family service has been held.

“In our hearts you will stay

Loved and remembered very day”

FORD Jeanette Muriel, on December 30, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Terrace View, Ashburton. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of David. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Penny and Mark, Kerry and Trudy, Simon and Julie and special Nanny to Emma, Chloe, and Hannah; Joseph, and Grace; Lachlan, and Alex and great Nanny of Archie. Messages to Ford family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A private family cremation has been held and a memorial service to celebrate Jeanette’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 5, commencing at 11.00am

HARRIS Timothy Keith, (Tim) on December 27, 2016 read this post here. Unexpectedly, on the Otago Rail Trail. Aged 58 years. Adored husband, travelling companion and best mate of Shirley. Loved eldest son of Elaine Gorton and the late Bob Harris and brother of Garth and the late Carl Harris. Much loved son in law of Keith and the late Ngaire Dolbey and brother in law of Rosalie, Carolyn and Richard Copland, Robert and Merran, Lenny and Patrina, and Wayne. A loved Uncle and mentor of Emelia, Michael, and Issy. Godfather to Jasper.

“Loved friend of many”

Messages to Harris Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hyperbaric Chamber, Christchurch Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Tim’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday January 4, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

PEISKER Maxwell Earle (Max): On December 25, 2016 Clicking Here.  Passed away at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Mark and Inga, and Tam and Mych Dowson.  Much loved brother of Alvin, Lorna, and Rita (all deceased) and cousin of Myron Loving (Australia).  Messages to c/- P O Box 8, Dunsandel 7657.  A service to celebrate Max’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 29, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

HENDERSON Kenneth David: On December 24, 2016.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton.  Aged 81 years.  Loving husband of Nancy for 60 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Christine, Trish and Kevin, Barry and Raewyn, Brendon and Denise, and Jeffrey and Sue.  Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Henderson Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Kenneth’s life will be held at Our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn on Friday December 30, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at Avonhead Park Cemetery.

MCLEOD Margaret Frances (nee McGirr) 17- June 1931 – 22 December 2016. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Alan (Stalky) McLeod. Special Mum and Mum in law of Peter, (and Simone), Murray and Margaret, Wayne and Jane, David and Julianne and much loved Gran of Chelsea, and Saracen; James and Lani, and  Julia,: Sarah; Cameron and Dallas and much loved Great Gran of Thea. Messages to McLeod family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral Mass for Margaret will be held at the Church of Our Lady of the Snow, Main Road, Methven on Saturday December 24, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

BERRY Arthur Ernest, died suddenly, but peacefully in Timaru Hospital on 19th December 19, 2016. Aged 89. Loving husband of Eileen (deceased), Father of Denis (deceased); Margaret and Phillip Dodds; Robyn and Bruce Parkin; Helen and Peter McPherson; Christine Berry and Rob Balderstone; Graeme and Denise Berry and much loved Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“Wonderful memories, in our hearts forever.”

Messages to the Berry family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the NZ Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service.You are invited to a service to celebrate Arthur’s life at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 22, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

GREENSLADE Rhona, on December 15, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Much loved wife of Bill and stepmother of John and Betty, Alan and Gillian and Anne and Graham Macphail and their families. Loved sister of Miriam, and the late Jo. Messages to the Greenslade family, 108 Longbeach Road, Ashburton 7773. A private family service has been  held.

SMITH Mary LoLoma (Loma) on December 14, 2016. Peacefully at Waihi Lodge, Geraldine. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Vern. Loved mother of Judith, Alison, the late Peter and loved Gran and Great Gran of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Loma’s request a private family service has been held.

HARKNESS Audrey, on December 7, 2016 at The Croft, Timaru. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Loved mother and mother in law of Alison and Grant Norton, Ian and Adrienne (Australia) and Robyn. Loved Grandmother of Kayley, and Simon and Sam; Grant and Charlene, Michael and loved great grandmother of all her great grandchildren. Messages to Harkness Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Grateful thanks to the Wallington Rest Home, Temuka and The Croft Rest Home, Timaru for their loving care of Mum. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 12. Commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.