on October 20, 2025 at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Lyn. Loved and appreciated Dad and father in law of Mark and Samahdi, and Grant. Doting Grandad of Nova, Ari and Van. Messages to the Stuart family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Allan’s life will be held in our chapel cnr Cox and East Streets on Tuesday October 28, 2025, commencing at 2:00pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

on October 20, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved husband of Cath.  Much loved father and father in law of Aaron and Jenny, Reuben and Hayley, and Joanna and Peter.  Loved Grandad of India, and Cory Mitchell; Layton, and Jacob, and great-Grandad of Kiara Mitchell.  Messages to the Carr family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the amazing staff at Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their care and respect of Ray.                   A Memorial service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at the Ashburton RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday November 15, commencing at 1.00pm.

of Rakaia (Formerly Avonside), on October 12, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years. Len was a loved father of Suzanne Sutton-Cummings, Philip, Warwick, and Graeme Sutton.  Len was a treasured husband and best friend of Colleen. He was an appreciated and well liked step-father ‘Len’ of Philippa (Pip), Bronwyn, Cameron, Fleur, Euan, and Duncan, and their partners. A precious Poppie, Grandad and great-Grandad to his blended family.  Heartfelt thanks to Dr Sue Fowlie and her staff at the Rakaia Medical Centre, to the Rakaia Fire Brigade volunteers, the St John Ambulance and Ashburton Hospital.  Thanks also to the District nurses and Healthcare support and the Oncology Dept., Christchurch Hospital.  The family are enormously grateful for all the support and empathy shown. Len fought a good fight. He has put down his tools for the last time and the shed is silent.  A private funeral will be held.

“Hope is the thing with feather that perches in the soul. It sings a tune without words and never stops at all”

passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare on 12^th October 2025 aged 90.   Loved wife of Devon, Ma & mother-in-law of Albert, Barry & Michelle, Colin, and Tom & Linda.  Loved sister, Grandma & great- Grandma. Messages to the Wells family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Lifecare for their care and compassion in Jean’s final days. A Memorial service for Jean will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church, Ashburton on Thursday 23 October, commencing at 2.00pm.

 Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. on October 9^th, 2025, aged 99 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill) and much loved mother and mother in law of David and Sue, Carol and Des Millar, Noeleen and Ray Mayne, loved grandmother of her 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Messages to The Allen family c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton,7740. A special thank you to management and staff at Tuarangi Home for their care, kindness and respect of Isabel.  A private family service has been held.

on 9 October, 2025, peacefully in Ashburton Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family, aged 84 years.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary; Kathleen and the late Rama; Deirdre and Mike; Sarah; Teresa and Phil and John; and Richeal and Michelle.  Loved Grandma of Te Aorere and Kohurangi; Oscar and Scarlett; Xavier; Xander, Jake, Alan, and Natasha; and Aidan. Loved by her late husbands, Kevin Murrow, Stan Green, and Martin de Jong. Much loved by her step-family, the de Jongs. Much loved by her sister Marilyn, brother-in-law, the late Tony, and their family.  Cherished aunt to her many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. Messages to the de Jong family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday 15 October, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully with her family at the Ashburton Hospital on 8^th October 2025, in her 88^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bernard, much loved mother and mother in law of Michael and Jan, Bernard and Yvonne, Richard and Louise, David and Arlene.  Adored grandma of her 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Rest in Peace.    In lieu of flowers donations to the NZ Kidney Foundation would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service.  Messages to 29 Pages Road Ashburton 7700.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street Ashburton on Saturday 11^th October commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 Sadly passed away at Taurangi Home on October 5, 2025. Much loved wife of David. Devoted mother of Stavy (dec),  and Taylor. Sister of Graham (dec),  and Theresa Boyd. Messages to the Gallagher family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. According to Gwen’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A special service for Gwen will be held in Kaikoura at a later date.

On Monday October 6, 2025 in her 87^th year. Cherished wife of the late Norman. Loving mother and mother in law to Jackie and Graham, David and Debbie, Greg (dec) and Lee. Loved by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A very special thank you to the staff in Ward one at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the Ellis family, 6 Nursery Drive, Tinwald 7700.  At Betty’s request a private cremation has been held.

Passed away on Thursday October 2^nd 2025, in her 92^nd year at Ashburton.  Loved wife of the late Ralph Dickson.  Loved mother and mother in law of Karen and David Jones. Grandmother of Aaron and Vicky, and Blair and Rachel.  Great-grandmother of Zoe, and Millie.  Special friend of Paul (Pup) Chamberlain.  Sister and sister in law of Heather (dec) and Maurie Haile (dec), Stan and Gail (dec) Palmer, Brian and Averill Palmer, Trevor and Joyce (dec) Palmer, Sylvia (dec) and Tony (dec) Lowe, Robert and Linda Palmer, Gavin (dec) and Trix (dec) Dickson, Anna and Bill (dec) Ross, and  Marion (Dec), and Bill (dec) Russell.  Messages to the Jones family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  According to Joy’s wishes a private service has been held.