passed away peacefully with her family, at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Carl Andrew and much loved mother, mother-in-law and step-mother of Linda and John Kirby, Greg and Debbie Mably, Dennis and Leanne Mably, Mandy and Lawrence Gordon, Michael Mably, Tina and Paul Swaney, Jacqui and John Carter, Peter and Shirley Andrew, and the late Mark Andrew. Dearly loved nana and great-nana. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare and Ashburton Hospital for their care of Jan. Messages to the Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Jan’s request a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at the Ashburton RSA on Saturday 26 November at 1.30pm.
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ALKEMADE Theodorus Jeoren (Ted), on November 17, 2022
Peacefully in his apartment at Radius Millstream on November 17th 2022, Aged 94. Dearly loved husband of the late Jeanette & loved father & father and father in law of Terry (Perth) and Phillip & Debbie (Melbourne). Loved Grandad of Simon & Alix. Thankyou to the Tinwald Medical Centre, East Street, Pharmacy and the staff at Millstream who have lovingly cared for Ted. Messages to The Alkemade Family c/o 92 Walker Street, Ashburton 7700. At Teds request a private cremation has been held. A service to inter both Ted’s & Jeanette’s ashes will be held at a later date.
THOMAS Shirley Anne (nee Dennison), On November 15, 2022
passed away peacefully with her family, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 77years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, and much loved mother and mother in law of Alison and Stuart Inwood, Nigel, and Sharon and Andy Stewart. Cherished Grandma of Sarah, Justin, and Kate; Brooke, Maddie, Neve, and Mackenzie; and Charlie. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank and Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust for their care of Shirley. Donations to the Laura Fergusson Brain Trust would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/sathomas1511. Messages to the Thomas family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at St Andrews’s Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street, Rakaia on Wednesday November 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
WHYTE Veronica Louise (Ronnie)(neeEvans), on November 15, 2022
peacefully in Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother in law of Donald and Leigh, and Ann. Much loved Gran/Granny of Glen and MJ, Angela and Regan, Damian and Alison, Alicia and Tim, Monica and Laura, Nicole and Vaun, and Ethan and great-Gran/Granny of her 8 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/vlwhyte1511. Messages to the Whyte family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ronnie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday November 22, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
FERGUSON Murray (Fergie), on November 13, 2022
passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, on November 13, 2022. Loved son of the late Mildy and Bob Ferguson (formerly of Bushside), and brother of the late Ian, and Jackie. Respected uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Ferguson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets. Ashburton on MONDAY November 21, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
INESON Judith Ann, on November 13, 2022
peacefully at home, Ashburton. In her 86th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn. Much loved mother and mother in law of Geoff and Judy, and Warren. Loving grandmother of Connor. At Judith’s request a private cremation has been held.
BALLANTYNE Johnathan Gibson, (John), on November 8, 2022
Passed away in his sleep, with his family by his side, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Glenys. Much loved father and father in law of Trevor and Sylvia, Russell, Vanessa, and Colin, and a loved grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren. Messages to the Ballantyne family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At John’s request a private cremation has been held.
WINCHESTER Edward Charles on November 4, 2022
Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 45 years. Loving partner of Joanne. Much loved Dad of Georgia, Laura, and Ruben. Dearly loved son of Ron and Pam and brother of Miles, James, and the late Randall, loved uncle of his nephew. Messages to the Winchester family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Edward’s request a private family service has been held. A celebration of Edward’s life will be held at a later date.
LILLEY Ivan Stanley Gerald McRae (Doc), on November 6, 2022
13.6.1938-6.11.-2022. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Much loved partner of the late Isobel. Loved stepfather and father in law of Anthea and the late Dick Workman, and Chris and Rose Smith. Loved by all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Loved son of the late Ada and Stan Lilley. Loved brother and brother in law of all his sisters and late brother. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Lilley family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Graveside service to celebrate Doc’s life will be held at the Mt Somer’s cemetery, Hoods, Road, on Thursday November 10, commencing at 2.30pm.
GREENAWAY Winifred Marjorie (Marj),on November 4, 2022
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry. Most loving mother and mother in law of the late Graham and Ella, Russell, Sheryl and Grant Watson, and Kevin and Lisa. Loved Grandma of Cole and Angelica, Marge, Olivia, Gloria, Jessica, Mayleen, and the late Vanessa; Kimble and Matt, and Dean and Alex. Special great-Grandma of Montell, Te Ātamai, Tāmina, Shyla, and Azasia. Most adored ‘GG’ of Connor, Ayla, Elsie , and Thea. Messages to 24 Woodham Drive, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their care of Marj. ‘Now at Rest’. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at http://bit.ly/wmgreenaway0411. A service to celebrate Marj’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday November 10, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.