peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Much loved daughter of the late Colleen and Lawrence McCormick. Loved, cherished and treasured sister of David, Bernadette, Brian, and twin sister of the late Laurie, and Peter. Messages to the McCormick family, P O Box 278, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday July 1, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
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POOKE Audrey Jean, on June 26, 2022
after a short illness, with her family by her side, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Desmond for 66 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Prisilla, the late Malcolm, and Trish, Donald and Cathy, Kate and Leo, and Quentin and Yoshie. Treasured Grandma of Jason, and Samantha; Nicholas, and Rachael; Oliver, and Francis; and Dylan, and Mitchell. Loved great-Grandma of her 5 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Pooke family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to remember Audrey will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 30, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery Seafield Road , Ashburton.
McCONNELL Rona Dorothy Grace (nee Edgar), on June 21, 2022
Passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at Ashburton Hospital with her family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken, loved mother and mother in law of Kaye and Lawrie Halkett, the late Wayne, Dean and Carol, Blair and Sharon. Loved grandmother of Scot and Jenna, Brett and Michelle, Leigh and Leif, Kate and Joel, Ben and Lisa, Sam, Todd, Jade, Grace, Quinn, and great-grandmother of Kingston and Monty. Messages to the McConnell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/rdgmcconnell2106 . Many thanks to Rosebank Lifecare and Ashburton Hospital staff for their care of Rona. Family and friends are welcome to the celebration of Rona’s life which is to be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday July 2nd, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
JACKSON Earle George, on June 24, 2022
Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital. In his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Bevley. Much loved father and father in law of Dianne and Butch Te Nana, Bruce, and David and Verity. Loved Pop of the late Cristina, Rhys, and Kadin; Emma, Laura, Brittney, and Alana, and great-Pop of Stella, Poppy, Esme, Luna, Crew, Raya, Max, Caleb, Jordie, and Charlotte. Messages to the Jackson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to remember Earle will be held at the Ashburton M.S.A, Havelock Street, Ashburton, on Wednesday June 29, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.
KASPAR Lidka, on June 21,2022
passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Ashbuton Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Karel. Much loved mother and mother in law of Lidka and Leicester Wilson, and Zdena and David West. Treasured ‘Babi’ of Karla, Ryan, and Adam; Jen, and Steven, and a special great-Babi of her 9 (soon to be 10) great-grandchildren. Messages to the Kaspar family P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A private celebration of Lidka’s life has been held.
GRICE Keith Robert, on June 18, 2022
With the deepest sadness we announce the passing of our dear Keith at the Ashburton Hospital, peacefully but unexpected. Keith reached the grand age of 96 and was the dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved father and father in law of Jane and Richard (UK), and Robert and Jane. He was an adored and much respected grandfather of Sam, Nic, Izzy, Harry and Ellen, and Katie. Keith was brought back to the farm before his final eternal rest with Betty. May Keith Rest In Peace, knowing he was so loved and now with his beloved. Back with Betty at last. Our absolute heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at Radius Millstream for caring for Keith and also Ward 1 at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the Grice family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service and celebration of Keith’s wonderful long life has been held. “See ya later Alligator”
LINDORES John George (Jock), on June 23, 2022
peacefully with family, at Ashburton. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of June for 57 years. Loved father and father in law of Alison and Benny, Robert and Joanna, and Stuart and Sharyn. Special Grandad of George, Emily, and William; Samuel, and Ethan. Loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Dennis, the late Ella and Gordon, the late Elspeth, and Kit, the late James, and Jean and their extended families (all of Scotland). Messages to the Lindores family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/jglindores2306 . A service to celebrate Jock’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday June 27, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
TURNBULL Hilary June, on June 16, 2022
passed away peacefully on June 16 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 73 years, after a brave battle with cancer and dementia. Much loved wife of Greg, cherished mother and mother in law to Julie Anne and Mathew, Bradley and Alana, Norman and Angela. Adored Nana to Georgie, Lachie, Phoenix, Amber, Estella and Noah. Finally set free. We will miss you. Special thank you to all who cared for her in her final years. Messages to the Turnbull family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service for Hilary will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Thursday July 7, commencing at 2.00pm.
LYTTLE Dulcie Mona, on June 15, 2022
peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Ivan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Warren (Squid) and Judy, Ron (Scone) and Maree, Murray (Mud) and Wendy, Cindy and Kevin Quinn, and Tracey Clemett. Treasured Gran of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Walter and Noeleen, Joyce and the late Ronald Thomas, and Beverley and Neil Owen. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Lyttle family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Radius Millstream for their love and care of Dulcie. A service to celebrate Dulcie’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Tuesday June 21, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
HARRISON Chris Rainsdon, on June 14, 2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with his family by his side, aged 73 years. Much loved Dad of Michael, Toni, and Mark. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation NZ, would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/crharrison1406 . Messages to the Harrison family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation for Chris has been held.