BODY Katherine Elizabeth Ellen, (Kath) peacefully at Methven House on November 22, 2016, aged 87 years. Much loved daughter of the late Ann and Edmund Body, sister and sister in law of the late Euan and Audrey, the late Eddie and Hazel, Shirley and the late Clem, Margaret and the late Alan and Gladys and the late Alf. Loved Aunt, great Aunt and great great Aunt of her many nieces and nephews. Messages to 2510 Methven Highway, R D 6, Ashburton 7776. In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust in appreciation of the wonderful care given to Kath would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Kath’s life will be held at the Lyndhurst Reserve (former Lyndhurst School) 365 Springfield Road East on Tuesday 29, November commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation

ROOKE Janice Emily (Jan), On November 19, 2016.  Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Millstream Ashburton. Aged 80 years.  Dearly loved wife of Charlie.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Annette and Wayne Hart, Malcolm and Susan, and Robert and Colleen.  Loved Gran of her 7 grandsons and 4 great granddaughters.  Messages to the Rooke family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Millstream for their loving care of Jan.  A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday November 23, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton

LEE Christopher Mark, (Chris) on November 16, 2016 just short of his 58^th birthday. Died peacefully at his home in Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family, after a short courageous battle. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rachael. Loved and respected father and father in law of Sarah and Mark, Matthew and Krissy, Amanda and Rohan and devoted grandfather of Josh. Messages to Lee Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Chris will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday November 21, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation

MOODY, St John Henry (Singe) Passed away peacefully on November 15, 2016.  Aged 88 years.  Dearly loved husband of Aeila..  Loved father and father in law of Jenny and Robert, Patricia and Jeffrey, and Richard and Felicity.  Loved Grandad Singe of Sarah, Ben, and William; Hamish and Zoe, James, and Henry; Abbey, and Mario, and loved Grandad of Reed, and Millie.  A service for Singe will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, Thomson Street Tinwald on Saturday November 19, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by  private cremation at Ashburton.

O’CONNOR Donald Geoffrey, on November 14, 2016. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 65 years. Loved husband and best mate of Jude. Loved Dad and father in law of Adele and Layton Staples, and Josh and Hazel.  Loved Grandad of Leo, and Oscar; and Angus and Harriet. Messages to the O’Connor Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre on Thursday November 17, commencing at 2.00pm. Children welcome. Followed by private interment.

THOMPSON Norman James, on November 14, 2016. Suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Jenny. Much loved father and father in law of the late Philip, Carmen and Michael Lye, Louise and John Dargue and loved Grandad ‘Norm’ of Jacob, Riley, Rose, and Elsie. Messages to Thompson Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Norm’s life will be held at the Ashburton Aviation Museum, Seafield Road, Ashburton on Thursday November 17, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

BAYNE Eileen Patricia (Patricia), on November 13, 2016 at, Ashburton. Aged 88 years, Cherished and much loved wife of the late John for 66 wonderful years and loved Mother and Mother-in-law of David and Lynda, Karen and Roger (Kimbolton),  Allan and Karen (Christchurch) and  Rosemary and Ken. Treasured Granny of Gina, Irene, Edessa, Elizabeth, Susan, Christine, and John; Peter, Shane, Nigel, and Brian; Trish, Vincent, and Sarah also loved great Granny of her 18 great grandchildren. Messages to the Bayne Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald   Ashburton on Friday November 18, commencing at 1:30pm. Followed by private interment.

MCCAULEY Marion, Formerly of Bird Street and Victoria Street, Ashburton. On Friday 11 November 2016. Marion passed away peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, Christchurch, following a stroke. Aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Jim. Loved Mum, Mum in law and Nana of Brian and Shelley, Reane, and Casey; Mike and Di, and Ken and Leonie. Messages to McCauley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740 lisinopril 20 mg. A very special thanks to the wonderful team at St Albans Retirement Village who have given exceptional personal care during Marion’s time with them. The family will always be grateful for their kindness. In lieu of flowers donations to the Neurological Foundation of NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Marion’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, November 18 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

TATE James George (Jim), QSM (Reg No 888432 1^st NZ Reg.) at Rosebank Rest Home on November 11, 2016. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved son of the late Fred and Isabella. Loved brother of Ruby, and Jean (both deceased). Loved partner of the late Bev McDowell and stepfather and father in law of Paul and Barbara, Brent and Carol, and Jason. Loved Grandad of Hannah, Courtney, and Troy; Toni; and Jimi, and Georgia and loved great Grandad of Hudson, and Declan. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Debbie and the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Jim. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 21, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the RSA section Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HISTEN Denis Patrick (Dinny), on November 12, 2016. Peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Surrounded by family. In his 92^nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Ngaire. Much loved father and father in law of Denise and the late Selwyn Hydes, Carolyn, and Suzanne. Loving Grandad of Rain, and Shannon.

“Rest in peace”

Messages to the Histen Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass for Dinny will be celebrated at the Holy Name Catholic Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday November 16, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.