At Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on 1 February 2023, aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kay and Peter, Lynette, Ross and Shan, Grant and Brigit, and Jennifer and Barry.  Grandmother of the late Martin, Simon and Erin, Hamish, David and Ellie, Nicholas and Sara, Elise, Genevieve and Andrea, and great- grandmother of Corin, Owen and Asher. Messages to the Horsburgh family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family is grateful to the staff of Rosebank for the loving care given Elsie during her time with them. A Funeral service to be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton, on Saturday 4 February 2023 at 1.30 pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

At Methven House. Loved husband of the late Fay.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Gary and Wendy, Ken and Pam, Jayne and Barry.  Dearly loved and admired Grandad to Lance, Melanie and Blair, Stephen and Cat, Leyton and Megan, Georgia and Kees, Ryan and Brooke, Tayla and William, and Brodie.  Dearly loved and treasured great-Grandad to Lincoln, Ruby, Thomas, Ollie, Bentley, and Ashton.  A special thanks to Sue, Marilyn and the staff at Methven House. Also the doctors at Methven Medical Centre.  Messages to the Blackwell family, P O Box 3, Methven 7730.  A service to celebrate Gavin’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Thursday February 2^nd, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully, with his family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 70 years.  Much loved husband and soulmate of Maureen.  Dearly loved father and farther in law of Ray and Anne, Daniel, and Rob.  Loved Pop of Conner; Maggie; Karson, and Kenzie.  Messages to the McLaren family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Brent’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday February 2^nd, commencing at 2.00pm.

 Suddenly at Auckland Hospital on Saturday 28^th January 2023.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret Connolly, and the late Anne.  Much loved father and father in law of Shane & Lisa (Christchurch), Justin & Meg (Geraldine), Matthew (Timaru), and Hamish & Kate (Christchurch).  Much loved Grandad of James, Will & Louis; Rachel, Tara & Finn; Vincent, Daniel & Olivia, and Charlie, Minnie & Ellie.  Respected friend of Lucy Passos and Paul, the late Tim and Brendon Connolly. May he rest in peace. Messages to the O’Brien family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul Society may be made on line at http://bit.ly/bpobrien2801. A Funeral Mass  to celebrate the life of Basil will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday February 3, commencing at 1.30pm,followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully in her 82^nd year, at Ashburton Hospital, after a short illness.  Dearly loved husband of Dennis, and much loved mother and mother in law of Megan, Simon and Sarah. Nan to Ashleigh, Daniel, Michael, Arava, and Cassie. Loved sister and sister in law of Carol and Dick, Colin and Joan, and loved sister in law of the late Ardryne and Alan, the late Juliet and Peter and loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Chamberlain family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A caring and loving wife and mother, will be sadly missed by all.  As per Helen’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 79 years. Loved wife of the late Major (Snow). Loved mother and mother in law of Meg Wren and Will, Robyn and Grant Baker, Lesley and Russell Fredric, Bruce Stewart, and Robert Mann. Loving Grandma and Great grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Joyce and the late Sam Brown. Loved by her nephews.  Messages to the Mann family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Shirley’s request a private cremation has been held.

  Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, after a short illness. In his 90^th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Lina, much loved father of Julian Kershaw, and dear friend of the late Rhonda.  Messages to Ron’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Ron’s request a private cremation has been held.

at Ashburton, aged 67 years.  Gary passed away surrounded by his beloved family.  Much loved and adored best mate of Jan. Much loved and respected father and father in law of Vikki and Grant, Karen and Dave, Tracey and Rob, and Scott and Tara.  Beloved and fun Poppi of his grandchildren, Brooke, and Holly; Keylah, Aleesha, and Brylee; and Kane. Messages to the Middleton family, P O Box 472, Ashburyon 7740.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury may be made on line at bit.ly/gfmiddleton2401. A Service to celebrate Gary’s life will be held at the Methven Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Friday January 27, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

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Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother in law of Barry and Sue, Ian and Carolyn, Stuart and the late Philippa Waddell. Much loved nana of Jo, Tim, and Annabella; Esther, Peter, and Philip; and Amanda, Tom, Sarah, Kate, and James. Loved great nana of her 11 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View for their care of Margaret. Messages to the family of the late Margaret Bruce, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Margaret will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday January 28, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully, with his family, at Ashburton, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen.  Much loved father and father in law of the late Peter, Tim and Pam, David and Denise, and Jane and Cyril. Treasured Grandad of Ashleigh, and Brad; Grant; and Tesha.  Great-Grandad of Alita, and Lalya; Sophie, Hunter, and Ivy, and loved friend of Trish.  Messages to the Eaden family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Don’s request a private service has been held.