at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Loved husband of Jo, and Dad and father in law of Rachel and Hamish McFarlane, and Sarah and David Forster. Grandad of James, Anna, Nic, and Josh, and great-Grandad of Olivia. The family wish to thank the Terrace View staff for their wonderful care and support. Messages to Jo, 37 Carters Terrace, Ashburton. A private funeral will be held.
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JONES Brenda, on August 4, 2022
on August 4, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Much loved partner and friend of Colin Sheehan. Loved mother to her daughters and son. Messages to 342 Havelock Street, Ashburton, 7700. A Memorial Service to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday August 12, commencing at 2.00pm.
MCMULLAN Winsome Hazel, on August 2nd, 2022
at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 92 years. It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Winsome. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Much loved Mum and Mother in law of John & Helen (Rolleston) Mary & Michael (Melbourne) Peter & Judith (Geraldine) and Margaret & Mike ( Dunedin). Loved Grandma of Robyn & Josh, Greg & Alex, Daniel, Kimberley & Thomas, Melissa, Thomas and Marcus. Loved great Grandma of Luke, Alex, Kate and Benjamin. Special thanks to the Staff at Rosebank for their dedicated care of Winsome. A celebration of Winsome’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church on Saturday 6th August at 1.30pm,followed by private interment.
DRUMMOND Ian Kirkpatrick, on August 2, 2022
at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, age 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Much loved father and father in law of Ross, Keith and Inna, and Andrew. Loved Grandad of Lisa, and Natasha. Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View and the Ashburton Hospital for their care of Ian. Messages to the Drummond family, P O Box 361, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 9, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
COPLAND Dawn Cecily, on July 31, 2022
peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex, much loved mother and mother in law of Neville and Marilyn, Jillian and Rodney. Loved grandmother of Wayne and Lisa, Craig and Maggie, Michael, Emma and Brennan, and great-grandmother of Campbell, Harvey, and Millar, Alice, Chloe, and Ella. Thank you to the nurses at Radius Millstream for their excellent care of Dawn. Messages to the Copland family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Dawn’s wishes a private family service has been held.
ROOKE Charles Henry (Charlie), on July 30, 2022
peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, Christchurch, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jan. Much loved father and father in law of Robert and Colleen, Malcolm and Susan, and Annette and Wayne Hart. Loved Gramps of his 7 grandsons, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Messages to the Rooke family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday August 8, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
MURDOCH Hilda Annie, on July 31, 2022
Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022, aged 102 years. Dearly love wife of the late James, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Allan and Patricia, Gary (Hokitika), Karen and Garry Bungard. Very much loved Nana of Kieron, Stefan, and Kylie (Nelson), Christina and Darren Scott (Hokitika), Clarissa Rodgers, Millan and Michelle Bungard (Methven), and a very much loved great Nana. A generous and special lady. Thank you to the staff at Coldstream Lifecare for their loving care of Hilda. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Hilda Murdoch c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Hilda’s life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on SATURDAY August 6, commencing at 11:00am, followed a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
WYLIE Graeme John (John), on July 30, 2022
at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Denise. Much loved father and father in law of Peter and Tracey, Lynette and Murray Bassett, and Andrew and Diana. Loving Grandad John of Jessica, and Courtney; Mathew and Caitlyn; Kate, and Nick, and great-Grandad of Grace. Messages to the Wylie family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of John’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Friday August 5, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at Ellesmere Cemetery.
NEWTON Barbara Amelia, on July 30, 2022
on July 30, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of the late Richard. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Susan and Henry Chaw, and Debbie and Ivan Jackson. Loving Grandma of Belinda, Timothy, Richard and Ricky, and special friend of Grant Woodley. Will be deeply missed by all family and friends. Messages to the Newton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service for Barbara will be held in the St Stephen’s Hall, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday August 12, commencing at 2.00pm. In memory of Barbara please wear something colourful.
CROSS Marilyn May (nee Nish), on July 30, 2022
aged 76 years, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Colin for 56 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Neroli, Nigel (Christchurch) and Janelle, and a much loved Marilyn Mum of Carol and Gerard (Westport). A devoted and fun loving Nanna of Greg and Michelle; Lachie Neal; Logan and Letitia Smart; Dillon and little Harley-Rose Smart (Blenheim). Every day is a gift to do whatever you want, but most of all to smile, laugh, love and be loved. Like the fragrance of the rose, memories linger forever. Donations to the Heart Foundation NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/mmcross3007 . Messages to the Cross family, P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Marilyn’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday August 5, 2022 commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.