BRADLEY Margaret  Ann, on October 13, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital , peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends.

“A long and courageous battle finally over”

Dearly loved wife of Brian and loved and amazing mum of Kieran and Mel, and Nikki. Messages to Bradley Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society and St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thank you to the Cancer Society, Palliative Care and the staff at Ashburton Hospital.  A  celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday October 19, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DANIELSON Christopher Richard Elliott, (Richard) peacefully with his sister at his side at Maidstone Hospital, Christchurch, on October 14, 2016.  Aged 75 years. Dearly loved son of the late Mavis and Charlie. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Robin (deceased) and Averill, John (deceased) and Jenny, Anthony (deceased), David and Barbara, and Elizabeth and Robin (Brisbane). Most dearly loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday October 21, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BRUCE William James, (Bill) on October13, 2016 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. In his 92^nd year. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 64 years. Loved father and father in law of Barry and Sue (Wanaka), Ian and Carolyn (Hamilton), Philippa and Stuart Waddell and loved Grandad of his 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Messages to the Bruce Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton branch of the Foundation for the Blind would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their wonderful care of Bill. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, on Monday October 17, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private interment.

KAMATE Metua, passed away on October 9, 2016 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Loved and respected friend of Lyn. Dearly loved Dad of Roni, Mata and Carla, Teara and Jacinda and loved Grandad of Jai, and Chace; and Tae .Messages to 34 Harrison Street, Ashburton 7700. At Metua’s  request a private service has been held.

KEAST Noeline Agnes, (nee Lancaster) 19-9-1930 – 11-10-2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald, formerly of Mt Somers. Devoted mother and mother in law of Sandra and John Bennett (Ashburton) and John and Helen Keast (Geraldine). Treasured Grandmother of Sarah and David Thatcher (Peel Forest) and Joshua Bennett (Ashburton) and loved great Grandmother of  Thomas and Henry. Loved by her sisters and brother in law, nieces and nephews and her late family. Messages to C/- John and Sandra Bennett, Racecourse Road, R D 6 Ashburton 7776. Donations to the Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

“A lady of dignity and courage at rest”

A service for Noeline will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday October 14, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private interment.

WARD Edward Arthur, (Eddie) on October 10, 2016. Passed away unexpectedly, at home, Ashburton. Much loved husband of Gaynor. Loved Dad of Bob, Jim, Deborah (Deceased), Tony, and Karen (deceased).Loved father in law of Gill, Barbara, Susan, and Warren. Loved Grandad of his 12 grandchildren. Messages to the Ward family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Eddie will be at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Friday 14 October commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

DREWITT Eric George, On October 9, 2016.  Peacefully at Ashburton, in his 92^nd year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Joy.  Deeply loved and cherished father, father in law, and Grandad of Caroline, Ian, Riley, and Fen.  Messages to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service in remembrance of Eric will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday October 11, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

BEATTIE Veira Ileana, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016 at Christchurch Hospital, 6 weeks before her 100^th birthday. A service to celebrate Veira’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Wednesday 12, October commencing at 1.30, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. Please bring a flower.

ACKERLEY Janice Margaret, on October 6, 2016 at Mill Stream Radius, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Geoff. Loved Mum of Steven and Belinda, and Mark. Much loved Grandma of Josh, Myia, Kayden, and Brianna. Messages to the Ackerley family  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Janice will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday October 12, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

NEAL Elva Amelia, on October 1, 2016 at Millstream Ashburton,our special loving sister and sister in law left Amelia and Andrew Corbett. Elder daughter of the late Charles and Amelia Neal. Sister of the late Charles Neal and the late Owen Neal and Amelia Corbett. Sister in law of the late Dene Neal and the late Nancy Neal, and Andrew Corbett. We wish to thank the following, the girls from St John Ambulance Ashburton, Dr Katie Williamson and girls Sealy Street Ashburton, Dr Iain Ward and staff, Oncology Christchurch Public Hospital, the wonderful nurses of Ward one, Ashburton Public Hospital and the special loving care and respect from staff at Millstream, Ashburton. It has been a long and painful journey watching you fade away, Arber, and feeling your pain. We will meet at the Rainbow Bridge one day. In accordance with Elva’s wishes a private funeral has been held.