At Ashburton Hospital on 12 October 2024.  Aged 96 years.  Loved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ann and the late John Richards, David and Karyn Porter, Margaret and Michael Rushton. Loved Nanabel to Jeanine and Greg Richards, Sarah, Cameron and Lydia Porter; Josh, Hannah and James Rushton; and respective partners Andrew, Beth and Livvie. Great Nanabel of Phoebe and Harper Richards, Harry Houchin and Mila Rushton. Fondly loved sister of Robbie (dec), Jim (dec) Bruce, and Shirley, and fondly loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700.   Paterson’s Funeral Services, Ashburton. The family wish to acknowledge the excellent care and support from Rosebank Lifecare for the last 7 years and Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital.  A Remembrance service to celebrate Isabel’s life will be held at St Pauls Hakatere Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on Friday, November 8^th 2024 at 1.00 pm.  Please feel welcome to bring a single garden flower to the Remembrance Service.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, with family by her side. In her 90^th year. Loved wife of the late John Halliday and the late Jack Ward. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Brent and Noolek Halliday, Christine and the late Ronald van Duinen, and partner Neil de Lore, Craig and Deborah Halliday, and Mark and Mandy Halliday. Treasured Gran of her 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Messages to Lorraine Ward’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Lorraine will be held at St David’s Union Church Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday October 17 at 2.00pm.

Peacefully, after a long and courageous battle, with family by his side. Much loved Dad of Candy and Shane, Shanelle and Jason, Eboni and Craig. Dearly loved G-dad Nob of Libby, Kasey, Cooper, Bronson and William. Loved friend of the late Desiré. Messages to the Clark family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Nobby’s life will be held at the Allenton Rugby Clubrooms , Melrose Road, Allenton, Ashburton on Saturday October 12, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Sadly, on October 3, 2024, aged 19 years.  Much loved son of Adam and Louise. Adored brother of Noah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Chloe. Messages to Eli’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A Celebration of Eli’s life will be held at Ashburton New Life, Melcombe Street, Tinwald on Thursday October 10, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

In Ashburton.  Dearly loved husband of Lorna.  Father and father-in-law of Caryn & Erich, Tracey & Matt and Symon & Heather.  Grandfather of Thomas, Stefan and Fergus.  At Alan’s request a private cremation has been held.  Rest in peace Alan.

Passed away peacefully on Friday 27 September 2024, aged 88. Loved son of the late Tom and Winifred, and brother and brother in-law of Shirlee and the late Colin Smith, and Warren and Wendy. Loved father and father in law to Donna, Linda and the late Mark,  Murray ,the late Mark, Brent, and Craig.  Loved companion of the late Elsie. Messages to John’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Thank you to Methven House for their loving care of John. At John’s request there will be no service held.

On Friday September 27, 2024. Suddenly after a short illness surrounded by his family. Much loved husband of Marg. Loved Dad father in law of Aymie and Sam, Ross and Hannah, Rachael and Josh. Proud Grandpop of Rod, Zoey; Maddie, Harry; and Hunter. Message to Malcolm’s family PO BOX 472 Ashburton 7740. A service for Malcolm will be held at Mt Somers Hall on Thursday October 3rd, 2024, commencing at 11am. Followed by internment at Mt Somers Cemetery.

Aged 47 years. Much loved husband of Ruby. Adored father of Aidan and Emma. Loved son of Jenny and the late Hugh. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Messages to the Collison family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Alan will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday September 23, commencing at 10:30am followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

17^th August 1939 – 13^th September 2024. Father to Barry, Peter, Carl, and Maria. Grandfather to Rebecca, Jamie, Jayden, Brandon, Shosahna, Gabrielle, Chantel, Dylan, Aleisha, Jared, Teri, and Grace. Great grandfather to 19. Long-time partner Rosalie, Children – Greg & David. Former wife Jeanette. A Memorial for Bill will be held at Pineacres Restaurant and Bar, 740 Main North Road, Kaiapoi. On Friday 27^th September commencing at 2pm. “You’ll be sadly missed along life’s way, but quietly remembered every day, no longer in our life to share, but in our hearts you’re always there”.

GRAY Maurice Francis (Mori) – On September 12, 2024. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Much loved husband of Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Darryn and Cindy, Tania and Murray Smith. Proudest Poppa of George, Holly, Isaac and Miller; Guy and Alicia, Kyla and Hayden, Jaimee and Jake, and doting great grandfather. Many thanks to the care given to Mori at Radius Millstream. Messages to Mori’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In honouring Mori’s wishes a private service will be held followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.