Born Greenwich England 1930. Sadly, passed away Thursday 12^th January 2023, in the care of Ashburton Hospital. Devoted and loving wife of the late Reverend Frank William Gear, minister of the Ashburton Berean Bible fellowship. The grieving mother of two sons, Richard died age two of Leukemia and eldest son Geoffrey tragically lost at age 40 years. ‘Death no longer will part us, or distance divide, for when I awake, I will rise by their side.’ Betty is survived by her granddaughter Zoe Gear. No flowers by request. Messages to Betty’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, January 20, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private interment.

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton (formerly of Pleasant Point) on Monday, 9 January 2023, aged 83 years.  Gone to be with his Lord and Saviour.  Dearly loved husband of Ngaire for 62 years.  Adored and loved father and father in law of Faye and Neil (Pleasant Point), Suzanne (Waipahi), Eon (deceased) and Theresa (Reno USA), Karl and Jane (Lauriston), Ilene (Temuka), Vicki and Evan (Christchurch), Melvin and Megan (Ashburton), Vaughan and Amanda (Fergus Falls USA).  Much loved granddad of 31 grandchildren and great granddad of 28 great grandchildren.  His legacy lives on!  Loved eldest son of Clifford and Susie (both deceased).  Brother and brother in law of Elsie and Ray (both deceased), John and Margie, and Philip.  Brother in law to Ngaire’s family, Janice (deceased), Des (deceased), Don and Sheryl, and Margaret (deceased).  Uncle and great uncle to many more.  All the family wish to thank the staff at Terrace View Retirement Village for caring for dad over the last few years – we thank you so much.  We have had a cremation and are planning a service to celebrate Dad’s life at a later date.  This will be at St Albans, Pleasant Point.  We will contact friends and family to let you know the date.  Otherwise messages to:  Faye Gillies.  21 Kyber Street, Pleasant Point.  0210561277

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 79 years. Loving wife of Bruce. Much loved mother of Jason, and Nicky, and grandmother of William, and Melissa. Thank you to the staff of Coldstream Lifecare, and Ward One Ashburton Hospital for their care of Lesley. Messages to the Ballard family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Lesley’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Diana for 65 years. Cherished father and father in law of Stephen and Kristine, Sue and Steve, and Cathy and Simon and Grandfather of William, Rebekah, Hamish, and Bridget. Messages to the Bruce family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Robin’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 12, commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, ICU. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger. Much loved mother and mother in law of Lisa and Aaron, Craig and Sarah, Nick, and the late Carrie. Loved Grandma to Ethan, Aston, Lily and Mac. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Kidney Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/deburdett0701. At Denise’s request, a private family service has been held.

at Ashburton, surrounded by her family. In her 93^rd year.  Loved wife of the late Graham, and loved mother and mother in law of Raymond and Christine, Desmond, Gregory and Carole, Philip and Vicki, Bruce and Anne, Lynette and Stephen. Loved Nana, great- Nana, and great-great-Nana.  Loved sister of Rosemary and the late Bill.  Messages to the Leslie family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Following Colleen’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

 Passed away at Ashburton on January 4^th, 2023. Aged 68. Now at Peace. Treasured husband and soulmate of Gay, loved Dad of Travis and partner Sarah, and the late Cole. Adored Grandad of Elsie. Much loved son of the late Gavin and the late Dorothy Thompson. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Anthea and Barry McLauchlan, Patty and Ray Vercoe and Helen and Roger Carter. Much loved uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Lawrence will be so sadly missed. Messages to the Thompson family c/- P O – Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Prostate Cancer would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/lgthompson0401. A celebration of Lawrence’s life is to be held at the Hinds Community Centre, 20 Rogers Street, Hinds, on Wednesday 11^th January 2023 commencing at 2pm.

Passed away peacefully  on December 31, 2022, at Terrace View Retirement Village, aged 74 years, surrounded by family. Beloved husband and soulmate of Glenys for 51 years and dearly loved and deeply respected dad of Katrina (Hokitika), Robert and Ben, Leighton and Kylie (all of Ashburton).Cherished and loved Grandad of Rhys, Zana, Reid, Willa and Fletcher , and Poppy (the Granddog).  Messages of support for the Nicol family c/o Terrace View, 37 Carters Tce, Tinwald 7700. A private cremation will be held , followed by a Memorial service at later date. “As always Righteous and Honourable to the end”

07/02/1950 – 31/12/2022 Passed peacefully at Coldstream Life Care, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Rod. Loved mother and mother in law of Irene and Tom Evans (Christchurch) and the late Robert Webster, Richard and the late Joy (Tasmania), the late Lance, and Rachel Powell (Hinds) Loved Nana of Erica (nee Webster) and Kori Howse, Kerwin and Belinda Webster, and Coby Powell. Loved great Nana of Aroha and Tane Howse, and Billy Webster, Summer and Shyla. Loved daughter of the late Eric and Peggy Anderson (Blenheim) and daughter in law of the late Fred and Hazel Sowman (Blenheim). Loved sister and sister in law of the Anderson and Sowman families. Messages to the Sowman family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Gail will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 9, commencing at 2pm followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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in the loving care of Terrace View Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Angus. Loved and loving mother and mother in law of Angus, and John and Stephanie.  Loved Grandmama of Philip and Gabrielle, Dean and Ellen, and Craig, and great-Grandmama of Mahe, Asher, and Summer.  Messages to the McKay family P O Box 673, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church ,Cnr South Belt Jackson Street, Methven on Thursday January 5, 2023, commencing at 11.00am, followed by cremation.