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GREEN Joy Doreen Catherine – On January 28, 2024

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Beloved wife of the late Henry (deceased 2020). Much loved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law of Jane, Craig, Luke and Rohan. Rachel, Omar Imran and Prem. Simon, Nicola, Mikayla and Petra. Martin, Brenda, Dylan and Emma. Thank you to the staff at Radius and Dr Wootton. Messages to the family of Joy Green to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Joy will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday 22 February commencing at 2pm, followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

JOHNSTON Eric Edward, on January 22, 2024

passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Loving husband and best friend of Robin. Adored father and father-in-law of Eric Johnston, Mary-Jean and Chris Hart, Leah-Ann and Douglas McTague, Debbie and Mark Shea, and Jayne and Shaun Flett. Cherished grandfather of Shannon and Zoey, Brooke and Stephanie, Sarah and Jack, Symone and Shaun, Jesse and Chevylee, Lagan and Jarrad, Samuel and Sarah, Harmony, and Eric and Shania.
Doting great-grandfather of his “little Darlings” and admired brother, brother in-law and uncle.
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.”Messages to Eric’s family can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Dear Effie Charitable Trust would be greatly appreciated and can be made at https://deareffie.co.nz
A private service for Eric will be held.

RIDGE Janette Anne (Anne), on January 21, 2024

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late John.  Much loved and cherished mother and mother in law of Peter and Suzanne, Ian and Jill, Brian and Sue, and Lynette and Richard.  Loved Nana and great-Nana of her 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Ridge family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to Radius Millstream and Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Anne. Donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Thursday January 25, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private family interment at the Methven Cemetery.

McGREGOR Struan Barlow, on January 17, 2024

 passed away peacefully in Oxford on Wednesday, 17 January 2024 in Judy’s care, aged 70 years. Cherished fiancée of Judy Anderson, loved father of Emma, and Tiaana, father-in-law to Corey.  Loved brother Gordon(dec), Deirdre, and Sandra McCormick and loved uncle. Step-father and dear friend to Nick and Hannah, Lewy and Greer, and loved Poppa to Margot and Billie.  Struan was a true battler to the end.  Messages to Struan’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Struan’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday January 20, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

TURPIE Doreen Margaret, on January 16, 2024

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of David.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Bruce and Susan, and Anne and Stephen Bishop. Loved Grandma of Sarah and Ayden, Georgina and Thomas, and Richard; Daniel, and Hamish, and great-Grandma of Lily.  Messages to the Turpie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Doreen’s request a private cremation has been held.

CLARK Paulette F, on January 15, 2024

Peacefully after a long illness at Ashburton Hospital.  Dearly loved wife of the late James.  Messages to the Clark family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the Cancer Society, Hospice, and St John.  At Paulette’s request a private cremation has been held.

ROWLAND Suzanne April (Sue), on January 12, 2024

Sue passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, aged 59. Wife and best mate of Gavin (Swampy), much loved Mum of Tara and Brent, and Nicole; loving Nana to Ryder (deceased), Felix, and Stella; loved daughter of Jan Maxwell-Hey (nee Hey) and the late John Hey; sister of Colin and Vanessa, Andrew, and Peter and Jessica; and a loving aunty. In lieu of flowers a donation to pancreatic cancer research can be made at the service or online via the link : https://www.gutcancer.org.nz/donate-now/. Correspondence to the Rowland Family can be sent to the address below. A celebration of Sue’s life will be held on Wednesday January 17 commencing at 11am at St Ita’s Guesthouse, 11 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, Rakaia, 7710. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

 

TOMPSETT Raymond Peter, on January 6, 2024

Peacefully surrounded by his family. Devoted husband of Tiare. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Peter, Maui and Veronica, and Anne-Celine and Andrew. Proud Grandad of Max, Avah and Abby. Messages to Raymond’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation can be made at the service. A Memorial service for Raymond will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Thursday January 11, commencing at 11am.

TASKER Francis Donald (Frank), on January 5, 2024

surrounded by his family in the care of Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 83years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Patty and much loved and cherished father and father in law of Andy and Pip, Steph and Bruce, and  Michelle and Jason. Loved Pop of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother in law of Marion and the late Ian, Graeme and Gail.Messages to Tasker family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service of Thanksgiving for Frank will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday January 9th commencing at 1.00pm.  Frank will be interred at the Cracroft Cemetery, Maronan Cracroft Road, at approximately 3.30pm

EDWARDS Martin Wayne, on January 4, 2024

Passed suddenly in Christchurch. Much loved father of Kelly, Rebecca, Jessica and Dylan. Cherished by all his grandkids and nieces. Loved son of Yvonne and the late Robert (Bob). Loved brother of Darren and Clayton. Loved partner of Kerry. Taken too soon. A celebration of Martins life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 11th, commencing at 2pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.