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STREETER Dorothy Lilian, on 14 June, 2025,

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan. Loved and loving mother and mother in law of John (dec), Jenny and David Williams and Anne and Richard Bibby. Loved grandmother of Penny, Sally, and Tim (dec) and Nick, Drew and their families. A loved great grandmother of her eight great grandchildren. Dorothy’s family wishes to thank the Radius staff for their loving care of Dorothy for the last seven years. Messages to the family of Dorothy Streeter to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes a family service has taken place.

COOKSON Kenneth (Ken), on June 14, 2025

passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 100 years.  Dearly loved husband and friend of Rhonda. Much loved father of Diana, father in law of Tobi Nischalke, and beloved Opa Cookie of Henri, Thomas, and Magnus.  Messages to Ken’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  We would like to thank the staff at Access Community Health, Rosebank, Ashburton Hospital, as well as Dr Diane Young and the staff at Three Rivers Health for their care and compassion.  A celebration of Ken’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 19, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

GENT Doreen Margaret , on June 11, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, on June 11, 2025. Loved wife and companion of Eion and loved mother and mother-in-law of Adam and Rhonda, Marc and Kursti, Richard and Vanessa, Hamish and Renee. Loved Nana of Jaxon, India, Jakob, Poppy, Joey, Brayden, Noah, and Georgia, and loved Dors of Manaia and Kobe. In keeping with Doreen’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

THOMAS Desmond John (Des), on June 6, 2025

– Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Avis, and much loved by all his family and friends. Fond memories of all the good times shared together. Now at peace. Special thanks to Radius Millstream, Ashburton for the wonderful care of Des over the past 6 years. In accordance with Des’ wishes a private funeral has been held.

DOLAN Ellen Mary Monica (Monica) (nee O’Brien), on June 5, 2025,

peacefully at Millstream, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald. Much loved mother and mother in law of Bernard and Helene, and Alex and Todd. Adored Granma to Jed, Zane, Laura, and Mathew. The Dolan family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Princes Court and Millstream for their compassionate care of Monica. Messages to the family of Monica Dolan PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A Requiem Mass for Monica will be celebrated at St Ita’s Church, West Town Belt, Rakaia, on June 13, 2025 commencing at 11am.

KINGSTON Karen Elaine – On June 2, 2025

At Ashburton, aged 67. Dearly loved daughter of the late Trevor and Elaine Read. Loved mother of Abby, and Sam. Cherished Nana of Sky, and Elle, friend to Hannah, and Kaylee. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Jenny and Grant Sutherland and Tony Read. Messages to the Kingston family P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society may be made at the service. A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday, 26th June, commencing at 1:30pm.

TRUEMAN Neville Allan, On June 2, 2025

– Neville’s family wants to let everyone know that we had to say goodbye to Nev on  Monday 2nd June, 2025, after a short but valiant fight, in his 92nd year.  Nev was fiercely proud of the family he and his precious wife Maureen created.  He is loved and very missed by Claire and Tony Corbett, Kaye and Mark Kennedy, Suzy and Paul de Lautour, and his grandchildren Abbey and Flo, Jared and Nathan, Chelsea and Sean, and angel Bethany; Gemma and Ben, Livvie and James; Dru and Marissa, and Shyla.  He absolutely adored his great-grandchildren Natalie, and Harriet Schmidt, and Mila, and Louie Rushton.  Messages to the Trueman family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  We would like to acknowledge Dr Janine Lander who guided us in Dad’s final days and the wonderful staff in AAU and Ward 1 who cared for him so compassionately.  We also thank the staff who meant so much to Dad at Radius Millstream. Respectfully we decline any floral tributes but welcome any donations to St John -Hato Hone and these may be left at the service.   Nev’s farewell will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday June 7, commencing at 1.00pm.  All welcome to come and share a celebration of his long life.

SHEARMAN Graham Pyne (Doctor of VVS)-15.8.1939-27.5.2025,

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years.  Only son of the late Bob and Hilma Shearman, loved brother of the late Margaret Anne,(Polly), and loved husband of the late Judith Anne Margaret (nee Munro, dec 1987).  Loved and genuine partner of Winsome Shaw (nee Iggo), and respected by his family and friends. Father and father in law of the late Paul, and Hero, Jane and Fraser Dunbar, Jerry and Megan.  Loving ‘Pop’ of his seven grandchildren.  Messages to the Shearman family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to commemorate Graham’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street Ashburton on Tuesday June 3, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HORRELL Glenys May (nee Stowell) on Monday May 26, 2025,

At Ashburton Hospital surrounded by her family, aged 75 years. Loved mother, mother in law and Nana of Nicky, Paul, Georgia and Zach; Mark, Lyree, Jedd and Ellemay. Loved sister and sister in law of Bevan (dec) and Lorainne, and David and Barbara. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Horrell family to P O Box 427, Ashburton, 7740. According to Glenys wishes a private cremation has taken place.

CHIBNALL Shirley Ann – On May 26,2025.

Peacefully with family by her side at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton. In her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce (Chibbie). Much loved and treasured Mum and Mum-in-law of Carol and Stuart, Kerry and Karen Venmore, Trish and Paul Heney (Perth), Alwyn and Greg (Perth), Raymond and Michelle Venmore (Christchurch). Loved and special Nana of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Mum. Messages to Shirley Chibnall’s family P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with Shirley’s wishes a private cremation has been held.