peacefully at Windsorcare, Christchurch, aged 100 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late John. A wonderful and much loved mother of Judith, Jennifer, Alistair and the late Bruce, and mother-in-law of Charles Knibb and Colleen. Loved and proud Grannie of Isabella and Charlotte Roberts. A special sister of Shirley Fisher, and the late Nancy and Ian. Messages to the Roberts family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 60 Park Street, Ashburton on Monday October 9, commencing at 2:00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 50 years. Loved wife of Phil. Much loved and adored mum of Logan, and Mischa. Messages to the Moore family P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. At Kelly’s request a private family service has been held.

MOORE Kelly Jo Anne – passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2023. Devoted and loving mother to Logan and Mischa. Dearly loved and treasured daughter of Gary and Norma, sister and sister-in-law to Shaun, Wendy and Gary. Much loved granddaughter of Ann and Doug (deceased), niece of Peter and Lois, Michael and Erica, Danny and Carol and families and niece of June and Tipa (Australia).  We will forever hold you in our hearts, you will be truly missed as our family feels broken without you.

MOORE Kelly Jo Anne – On September 24, 2023. Dearly loved daughter-in-law of Sue and the late Bruce Moore. Much loved and cherished sister-in-law of Robyn and Paul Chapman and super special and loved aunty of Holly.

Passed peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Much loved father, grandad, son, brother, uncle and a friend to many. Messages to the family of Arthur Bartlett may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. At Arthur’s request, a private cremation has been held.

at home in Geraldine. Wife of John for 63 years. Mother and ‘mother in-law’ of Jessica & Jeff, Johnny & Rose, Paul & Paulo, Georgie & Pete, Alexandra & Tussock, Henry & Ling. Dearly loved Granny and Great Granny. Celebration of Ro’s life will be at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Geraldine – 1pm, Saturday 7 October. Donations to the parish.

peacefully at Ashford Retirement Village Prebbleton , just short of 98 years. Much loved husband of the late Helen. Dearly loved dad of Wendy. Grandfather to Nick and Victoria, and great grandfather to Oscar and Mason.  Messages to the Gerken family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 5^th commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

at home in Ashburton with his family. Dearly loved partner of Lorraine Sparrow and adored father of Jess, Sam and the late Sarah. Treasured son of the late Maurice and Peggy. Loved brother and brother in law of Mark and Jenny, and Gary and Robyn, and uncle of Alex. Loved “Stu’s” to Jonty and Theo Sparrow, and Patrick Hardie, and dear friend of Lewis & Ellie Sparrow and Poppy & Grant Hardie, and Rosie the dog. Special thanks to Dr Jim Edwards, Dr Penny Holdaway, Dr Kate Grundy, and the wonderful team of the Ashburton District Health Nurses without whom we would have been unable to care for Stu at home. In lieu of flowers, donations to NZ Flying Doctor Service would be appreciated for their services to the late Sarah Chamberlain. Messages to the Chamberlain family may be sent to PO Box 47, Ashburton, 7740. A service to celebrate Stu’s life will be held at 1.30pm on Friday 29 September, at Lakeside Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Lake Road, Leeston.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Norman. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Greg Waddell, Susan, Gillian, and Stephen and Diane. Dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Messages to the Tait Family, Po Box 472 Ashburton, 7740. A private service for Joan has been held as per her wishes.

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on September 16, 2023, aged 93 years. Loving husband of Annette for 66 years.  Much loved Dad of Alan, and the late Vanessa Cockburn.  Much loved father in law of John Cockburn and friend of Jan.  Loved Pop of Ryan and Stevie, and Kurt.  Friend of Ben and Kelli.  Much loved brother and brother in law of John and Alma (Dec’d), Graham and Ursula, Lindsay and Pamela (both Dec’d), Trevor and Cynthia, Neville and Dawn, Ron and Sue, Peter and Eileen, Eileen and Rob (Dec’d), Jack (Dec’d) and Agnes, Andrew (Dec’d) and Helen, June and Ben (Dec’d), Bernie and Hamish (Dec’d), Joy, Craig and Maureen.  Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Tindall family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service has been held at Les’ request.

at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 86 years. Adored wife of the late Kees. Loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Ansley, and Lynda and Paul.  Cherished Nana of Charlotte, Ben, Justin, and Amy.  Great Nana of Eli, Theodore, Leo, and Poppy. Messages to the van Leeuwarden family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks for the exceptional care and kindness shown by the staff of Rosebank.  A Service to celebrate Colleen’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday September 28, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. So dearly loved by her late husband Brian. Loved and treasured mother of Simon and Carmel, Timothy and Rebecca, and Hamish and Rae.  Proud and loving Nan of Grace, Tom, Violet, Amelia, and Mikey.  Messages to the O’Neill family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Gaye’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday September 29, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.