Beulah passed away peacefully as she slept on 18 July 2022, at St Andrew’s Home & Hospital, Dunedin. In her 88th year. Beulah was the dearly loved friend and wife of the late Neil for 74 years, and a treasured Mum who will be remembered with much love by daughters Debbie Halls (Sydney), Melissa (Dunedin), Rachel Harris (Dunedin), our late son and brother Shannon; sons-in-law Graham Harris and Brady Halls, and her cherished sister Mavis Pratt. Grandchildren Jett, Indiana, Charlotte, Poppy, Ella, Louis, and great-grandaughter Evie, all have fond memories of a loving Nana. Beulah will be dearly missed by us all. Messages to cairnsbeulah@gmail.com. The service to celebrate Beulah’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday July 25, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery .
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CAMERON Jennifer Anne (formerly Robinson), on July 16, 2022
22.06.1947-16.07.2022.Daughter of the late George & Ida Butler. Dearly loved wife of John. Forever loved & cherished mother & mother in law of Sara & Tim (Glenorchy) Mark & Leonie (Ashburton,) and Aaron (Peel Forest). A very special Nana & Great Nana. Simply the most beautiful sister and sister in law to Ted & Sheryll (Waimate) and Margi & the late Russell (Dunedin) Sadly after a 6mth long and courageous battle in Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, in her 75th year. Your fight has come to an end. You can now fly high with the angels lovely lady. Always in our thoughts & forever in our hearts.”God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you & whispered “come with me “. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jennifer’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday July 22, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.
LETHAM John Gavin, on July 13, 2022
peacefully at Methven House, on July 13, 2022, aged 94 years. Only son of the late Janet and John. Devoted husband and soulmate of the late Audrey. Loved and respected Dad of Christine (deceased), and Ian and Jackie. Much loved Grandad of Mark, Hamish, and Kristie. Loved Uncle Gavin to his nieces, nephews and their families. Messages to the Letham family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Dr Cheryl Tallon, and to all the kind and caring staff at Methven House. A service to celebrate Gavin’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Monday July 18, commencing at 10.00am, followed by a private interment.
KERSHAW Norman (Norm/Curly), on July 11, 2022
, peacefully at Ashburton, aged 78 years. Loved and loving husband and best mate of Lorraine. Dearly loved and loving Dad of Brent and Rebecca, and Blair. Proud Pop of Bailey, Josh, and Nick. Dearly loved brother and travelling companion of Barbara and David, and loved uncle . In lieu of flowers, donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/nkershaw1107 . Messages to the Kershaw family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday July 15, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
Elliott Jean Naomi (nee Doig),on July 11, 2022
now at peace, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Murray. Loved mother, mother in law and Nana of Sharron and David, and the late Jock, Brandon and Hannah, Tod and Steph; Jane and Kenneth, Jessie and Tom, Charlie and Jack. Wonderful memories that we will hold forever in our hearts. Messages to the Elliott family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 14, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
TARBOTTON Rex Edward, on July 10, 2022
died peacefully, surrounded by family, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband for 65 years and farming companion of Pat. Loved and loving father and father in law of Gavin and Rose, the late Alan, and Trudy, and Tony and Jane. Much loved Pop to Anna and Mike, Erin, Tim, Cooper and Jack, James, Grace and Josh; Luke, and Maia, Alex, the late Gemma, George, Liv and Maisie; Cameron and Kate, Julia and Chris. We are grateful for the loving care of the staff at the Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank Lifecare. Messages to the Tarbotton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Rex’s wish a private family service will be held at a later date.
PEARSON Samantha, on July 2, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce Samantha passed away suddenly at home in Ashburton on Saturday July 2, 2022 aged 55 years. Very dearly loved mother of Nathan, his partner Amy, granddaughters Ryleigh, and McKenzie. Dearly loved eldest daughter of Edna and the late John, much loved sister of Nicola (Perth) and Simon. Very loved niece and cousin of the Brown and Pearson families in New Zealand, England and Australia. A private family service for Samantha will be held in Ashburton.
MCDOWELL Margaret Sophia, on July 3rd, 2022
passed peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lester. Loved mother and mother in law of Annette and Alan, Virginia and Rick, David and Elizabeth, and Andrew. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grand and great-grandchildren. Margaret’s wish was for a private family service which has been held.
PHILLIPS Coilin Edward, on July 1, 2022
Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with his family beside him on July 1, 2022 after a short illness. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Raylene, and devoted father of Kem, Dell, Jan and Tod. Loved and respected father in law, grandfather and great grandfather to his wider whanau. Messages to the Phillips family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family cremation has been held and a celebration will be held at the Celtic Clubrooms, Keenans Road, Ashburton on Sunday July 10 at 11.30am. All welcome.
ROUSE Adriane Eva, on July 2nd, 2022
peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Vince. Much loved mum and mother in law of Gaeline and Robert Bullard, and Gregory and Sharyn. Treasured grandma of Alicia, Joshua, and Hayden; and Mark, and Lachlan. Loved sister and sister in law of David and Ady, Trevor and Anne and loved aunty of Tracey, and Jill. Messages to the Rouse family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Adriane’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday July 11, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.