peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 85 years, surrounded by his loving family.  Dearly loved husband of Ruth for 61 years.  Loved and respected father and father in law of Haydn and Mandy, David and the late Vicki.  Much loved Grandad of Sara and Adam, Thomas and Jerrica, Becky and Jake, William, and Tim..  A proud great-Grandad Bill of Cleo, Maxim, and Carter. Messages to the Mitchell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740 .As per Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton in his 97^th year. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of the late Janet. Much loved son of the late Samuel and Thirza. Loved brother and brother in law and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Together again. Many thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care of Sam. Messages to the Cullimore Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Sam’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 28 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In his 90^th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Agnes. Loved and respected father and father in law of Susan and the late Geoff Maddison, Philippa and Bob MacGregor, and Joanne Geering. Treasured grandad of Tim and Maureen, Rob, Jeremy and Jess, Becky and Jake; and Amy and loved great grandad of all his great grandchildren. Sadly missed. Messages to 19 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. A service for Geoff will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday July 27, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, two weeks short of his 90^th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Pam, and loved father and father in law of Stuart and the late Philippa, Greg and Jenny, Warwick, Rodney and Myra, Jane and Royce Worsfold, Justin and Sonia .Loved grandad and great grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special friend of Joy. Messages to the Waddell Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A private family service for Alister is to be held.

passed away 21 July 2022.  Aged 96.  Dearly loved wife of the late Colin.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Neil and Barbara (Hamilton) and Alison and Rodney McDowell.  Loved nana and great nana of Wayne, Carly and Quinn; Julia, Jeff, Ivy and Milla (Perth); Livia, Baxter and Lucy; Steven, Sara and Amelia (Auckland); David (Dargaville); Michael (Auckland) and Andrew (London).Messages to the Fowke family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Claire’s life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 20 Main Street, Methven, Tuesday  July 26, commencing 11.00am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years.  Much loved wife of the late Jim Powell.  Cherished Mum and grandmother of Neville, Ray, Jenny, K-M, and Scarlett, as well as stand-in Mum to many others. “A long life, well lived”.  Messages to the Powell family P O Box 472, Ashburton.   A service to celebrate Ethel’s life will be held at our chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton TODAY, Saturday 23^rd, commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

The family of John announce with sadness his passing on July 19, 2022 at Ashburton.  Dearly loved husband of Heather for 62 years.  Father of Tracy, and Richard, father in law of Darryl, and Jodie.  Poppa of Miranda, and Henry.  Messages to the Wellman family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  We will farewell him in a private service.

died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 20, 2022, having made it to 65 years.  Loving wife of Mark, adored Mum of Nicola and Tracey Fagan, and Samantha and Sam O’Brien. Beautiful Nana of Bill’e, Leah, Jethro, Frankie, and Blake . Will be sadly missed by her family and friends.  Messages to 25 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700. Mark and family would like to thank all those who cared for Taz.  At Taz’s request a private cremation has been held.

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Blair.  Much loved sister and sister in law of the late Douglas, the late Alan, and Margaret, and the late Maurice, and Jannet.  Treasured ‘Aunt’ of the late Susan, Elizabeth and Mark, John and Vicki, Joanna and Hamish, and a much loved great aunt and great-great aunt.  Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Betty.  Messages to the Blair family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at the Lagmhor Church, Jacksons Road, Westerfield on Saturday July 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Loved wife of the late Max.  Loved Mum of Darral and Nicky, the late Grant, Kaye and Eddie, and Sandy and Greg.  Adored Nana and great-Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Bradley family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Service for Val will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 21, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.