MCMILLAN Peter John, on Nov 8, 2016. Passed away peacefully after a short struggle, at Ashburton. Aged 66 years. Dearly loved partner of Wendy Marr. Much loved father and father in law of Andrea, Jackie and Steve, Leanne, Lyndal and Sam, and Rachel. Loved Grandad of his 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Great friend of Rebecca, Justine, Hayley and their families. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the AAU and Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Pete. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Monday 14, November 2016 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

ROSS Neville Robert, on November 9, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Joan for 50½ years. Loved father and father in law of Ann-Maree and James Blissett, Janis and Darren Eady and Michael and Lisa. Dearly loved Grandad of Matthew, Samuel, and Adam Blissett; Logan, and Laura Eady; Kohbyn, Iroquois, Massey, and Quarteah. Loved son of the late David and Mabel (Girlie) Ross and loved brother of Les, and the late Percy. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 104 Alford Forest Road 7700. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital and the Palliative Care team. At Neville’s request a family service will be held.

BOULTON, Kenneth James (Ken, Bricky) on November 6, 2016 peacefully at Princes Court Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Nancy. Dearly loved father and father in law of Hugh, Joanne and Kevin Jackson. Much loved grandfather of Sam, and Stef. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Princes Court for their loving care and support. Messages to Boulton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ken will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday November 12, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCILROY Elizabeth Annie, (Lillie) died peacefully November 3, 2016 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 90. Only child of Tom and Eliza Mooney. Dearly loved wife of Ivan for 62 years. Loved mother of John and Denise (Blenheim), Bruce and Philomena (Ashburton), Alan (deceased), and Anne and Martin Stewart (Christchurch). Nana of Marie, Sarah and Casey, Andrew and Kate, great grandmother of Hazel, and James. Messages to 309 Methven Highway, Ashburton. Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their wonderful care over the past five years. A celebration of Lillie’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Raod, Ashburton on Tuesday November 8, commencing at 10.00am. Followed by private family interment.

GREENING Maxine Jane, (nee Elliott) on October 25, 2016 peacefully at home with her family. In her 80^th year. Dearly loved wife of Jim for 57 years. Beautiful Mum of Mark and Liz, David and Sian, Anne and Wayne, Lynda and Paul and a very special Nana of Aleisha, Olivia, and Harrison; Luke, Siobhan, Jemima, and Faith; Maddie, and Ben; Francis, Joseph, Cole, and Jamie and great granddaughter Breony. Messages to 5 Smitheram Street, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, Jane Smith and the Ashburton District Nurses, and the Cancer Society. At Maxine’s request a private family service has been held.

WILLIAMSON Brenda Marion, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2016.There will be a Memorial service for Brenda  at the Salvation Army, 57 Rutherford Street, Nelson on November 5, commencing at 11am.

VAN DEN BERG Jan, on October 20, 2016 lisinopril 10 mg. Peacefully at Ashburton. Loved husband of the late Jantina (Tina). Loved father and father in law of Peter and Gail, and Hilda and Nick de Wys. Loved Opa of Ricky, Kerry, and Angela; Roberta, and Blair and his 9 great Grandchildren. Messages to 9a Thomson Street, Ashburton 7700. A private family service will be held.

BANKS Ivan Lester, (Lester) (Reg. No. 442253, 27^th Battalion) on October 20, 2016 peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton surrounded by his loving family. In his 94^th year. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy (Dot) and much loved and loving Dad of Jeanette and Michael Prain, Roger and Jan, and Heather and Dudley Couper. Adored Grandfather of Christopher and Deborah Kirkman, Nicola Turner and Paul; Gemma and Nicholas Morgan; Anna and Jonathon Jackson, and Andrew and Iona Couper; and great grandfather of Hamish, and Samantha Kirkman; Aleisha, and Caleb Turner; Jairus, Elijah, and Hazel Morgan; Libby and Greta Jackson, Jackson, and Angus Couper. Messages to Banks family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Special thanks to the staff at B G Ward, Burwood Hospital, Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank. A service to celebrate Lester’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday October 26, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private interment.

RAINEY Elsie Vivienne, (Viva) on October 17, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim. Dearly loved mum of Heather Wells, and John Rainey. Loved mother in law of Denis Wells. Loved Grandma of Rebecca and Duane, Lucy, and loved great Grandma of Harry, Jasper and dear friend of Richard. Messages to the Rainey family C/- 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 Viva will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 20, commencing at 1.30pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SMITHERAM Shirley Maureen (nee Read) Died peacefully on October 16, 2016 at Ashburton, aged 86 years.   Dearly loved bride of the late Alan Douglas Smitheram.  Loved eldest daughter of the late Ernest Victor and Audrey Muriel Read (Nee Keen).  Beloved mother of Glen, Gaye, Kathleen, and Douglas.  Loved Grandmother of Chanel, Alexandra and Stretch, Emma, Alan, Michael and Jamie, Erin and Jack, William and Kat, Mark and Susan, and Lisa and Adrian.  Loved great grandmother of Shirley, Emma, J.D, Beth, Grace and Baby O’Connell/Taylor on the way!

“Nothing left Unsaid”

Thanks to staff at Coldstream for their kindness, compassion and care during her brief stay with them.

Messages to the Smitheram family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service for Shirley will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday October 21, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.