SPARKS Graeme Samuel, on December 6, 2016 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Loved husband of Una. Loved father of Warwick, Janette and John Kuyf, and Andrew. Loved Grandad of Ashleigh, and Jake; Hayden, Catherine, and the late “Angel” Matthew, and Aimee, and Hayley. Brother and brother in law of Adrienne and John Wyllie, (both deceased) Ruth and the late Peter Andrews, and brother in law of Joan and the late Bryce Bray.

“Now at peace”

Messages to Sparks family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 10, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private family interment.

ROUSE Lillian, on December 4, 2016 at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. In her 94^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved Mother (Mum) of Graham and Rosina, Marlene Acton-Adams and Bernard, Trevor and Leonie, and Heather and Larry Dunn. Loved Nana and Grandma of Nic, and Heidi; Rose; Matthew, and James; Demelsa, and Shayne and their partners, and great Grandma to her 9 Great Grandchildren. Messages to Rouse family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton SPCA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Lillian. A service to celebrate Lillian’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday December 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

CROAT Irene, (nee Mckendry) passed peacefully on 28 November 2016. Aged 90 yrs, at Rosebank Resthome Ashburton. Loved Wife of the late Mervyn Croat. Loved Mother of Mervyn. Nana of Katie, James and Ben and Great Nana of Jack. Loved sister of Daniel, Pauline and Rita and Aunty to many Nieces and Nephews. Messages to the Croat Family can be addressed to 1850 Main North Road, RD 7 Rangiora 7477. At Irenes request a private family funeral was held on Friday 2 December. 

HOGG Nicola (Nicky) 24/10/1960 – 1/12/2016 much loved mum of Jonathan, dearly loved daughter of Lois and the late Jim Hogg. Partner of Peter Broome read review. Adored sister of the late Trish, Denise, and Jane. Loved Aunty of Tim, Rachel, Anna, Ben and Samantha. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Nicky’s life  will be held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 3,commencing at 11.30am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WELSH Joy Louise, on November 27, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother in law of  John and Naumai (Auckland), Heather and Ravinder, David and Frances, Gary and Jane (Nelson,) and Tony and Wendy (Dunedin). Loved Grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 85 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton 7700. With grateful thanks to the staff at Princes Court for the care shown to Joy. At Joy’s request a private family service has been held.

NICOLSON, Reta Daisy Gladys, Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Monday November 28, 2016. Eldest daughter of William and Daisy Wright (deceased). Loved wife of Ivan (deceased). Much loved sister of Yvonne and loved sister in law to Fay, Harvey, Margaret and Nicky. Much loved Aunt to the extended Nicolson, Wright and Poulsen families. Messages to 6 Te Ara Crescent, R D 1 Lyttleton 8971. Special thanks to Trish, Shirley and Roger for their loving care and support of Reta. A special expression of gratitude to the wonderful team of doctors and nurses at Ward One, Ashburton Hospital, for their care of Reta. In accordance with Reta’s wishes, a private cremation and interment with Ivan has been held.

WEBSTER Malvae, on November 25, 2016 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Sonya and Geoff Frew and John and Kate. Treasured Nana Malv of Jemma, and Kayla; Courtney, Brooke, Harry, Jack, and Sam and loving great Nana of Harper, Peyton, and Jackson. Special friend of Ron and Barb. Messages to the Webster family P O Box 472, Ashburton. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Malvae will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday November 29, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

FORD Allan Stuart, (Peter) on November 25, 2016 at Princes Court Dementia Care, Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Janyce, loved father of Adrienne and Alan Ayers, Henry and Marg, (Auckland) Wal and Nicki, (Cust) and Rosie and Russell (Wanaka). Grandfather of Peter and Anna, Steve, Mark and Amy; Rob and Jess, Bridget, Jamie and Zoey; Michael and Rachel, Chris, Joanna; and great grandfather of six. Messages to Ford family,   P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Our grateful thanks to the staff at Princes Court for the kindness and care shown to Dad in his last years. The funeral service will be held at St David’s Union Church, 48 Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Wednesday November 30, commencing at 1.30pm recommended you read. Followed by private cremation.

BARR Joan Evelyn, (nee Fleet) Joan passed away peacefully at Coldstream Hospital Ashburton on Monday, November 21, 2016 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Jenny. Cherished gran of Amelia and Shan and Georgina and great-gran of Madeleine and Kingston. Joan will be very much missed by family and friends. A very big thank you to the Coldstream staff for all your care and support of Joan.  Donations to the Ashburton Hearing Association appreciated.  At Joan’s request, a private funeral has been held

HASKETT Stanley, (Reg no 437883) on November 23, 2016 at Radius Millstream Ashburton Aged 95yrs. Loved husband of MARGARET for almost 60years, Father & Father-in-law of Robert & Lesley, Garry & Carol, David & Pat, Wendy & Denis O’Reilly and John. Grandad of Christina & Chris Blythe, Chris & Darina, Brad & Emma, Anna & Jordan and Great Grandad of Brianna, Jaime & Jenna Blythe, Arlo, Libby & Kourtney and Mini. Messages to the Haskett Family, 21/25 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. At Stanley’s request a private service has been held.