BUSCH Barbara Ann (nee Hydes). On October 31, 2021, at Ashburton. It is with sadness that Barbara’s journey has peacefully come to an end, surrounded by her loved ones. Loved wife of the late Derek Busch. Loved daughter of the late Jim and Joan Hydes and loved by her brothers and sisters. Cherished Mum and Nana of Tracey, Susan, Aaron, Ben and their families. Messages to the Busch family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you for the support and prayers from everyone. As per Barbara’s wishes we are holding a casual remembrance to honour and celebrate Mum’s life at the Hotel Ashburton on Friday November 5, from 3.00pm.
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HUNT Laurence John (Laurie) QSM JP (Ret), on October 29, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Friday October 29, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family. Dearly loved husband of Vivien (deceased). Treasured dad and father-in-law of Laurence and Mandy (Melbourne), Stuart and Cait (Sydney), and Sheryn and Bones (Ashburton). Cherished and much loved Poppa of Casey, and Ryan; Caolan, Fraser, and Oliver; Taela, and Fiona. Loved Brother of Peter (deceased) and Margaret (Hamilton), and Allan and Natalie (Hawera), and their families .Messages to the Hunt family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to COVID-19 a private family service and cremation has been held and a memorial service will be held in the Rangitikei/Manawatu region when restrictions allow.
WARD Gay, on October 29, 2021
peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie. Much loved mother and mother in law of Bob and Gill, Tony and Susane, Warren and the late Karen Reid, and the late Deborah. Loving Gran and great Gran of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Ward family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Gay will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 4, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
LAING Graham Andrew 21-7-1941 – 30-10-2021
suddenly at home, Ashburton, aged 80 years. Treasured husband and best friend of Robyn. Loved and respected stepfather to Angela, Rob and Charlotte. Best Grandad ever to Brendon, Angus and Jazz. Loved twin brother of Anita. Loved father and father-in-law to Catherine and Dudley, Nicola and Shane, Andrew and Anna. Grandfather to Annabel, Sam, Emma, Charlotte, Laura, Harriet and Georgie. Graham will be sadly missed by all his many many friends. Messages to the Laing family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held for Graham.
BOYLE Viola (Lola), on October 29, 2021
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Dave. Loved mother and mother in law of Janice and the late Larry, and David. Special Grandma to Daniel, Karina, Dean, and Paul; James, and Alarnah, and great Grandma of Ben, Harriet, and Lola. Loved sister of late Bert, and Leona; Norma, and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “You will be missed terribly, but loved always. Never to be forgotten.” Messages to the Boyle family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Lola. Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Lola’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 4, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium
MANN Sylvia Daphne, on October 28, 2021
peacefully at Ashburton, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Much loved mother and mother in law of Daphne and Barry Marsden (Christchurch), Trevor and Jenny (Melbourne), Bev and Gary Ricketts, Steve and Denise, Lynette and Ronald Lilley, Keith and Kathy (Motueka), and Barry and Jennifer (Christchurch). Treasured Grandma of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great- grandchildren. Messages to the Mann family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 1st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Returned Serviceman’s section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
HARDY Cyril George, on October 26, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mamie, and loved by his 7 children and all his grandchildren. Messages c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Princes Court and Coldstream for their wonderful care of Cyril. A private cremation has been held.
WALLS Mary Patricia (Pat) (nee McCormick), on October 22, 2021
Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Harry and loving mother of Garry, and the late Susan. “RIP” Messages to the Walls family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 28, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday afternoon, at 4.15pm at the Church
RANTON Marion, on October 21, 2021
Passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Jack, and mother of Pam. Loved sister of Eric, and Ivan, and the late Bill, Bob, Doug, and Harry Maw. Messages to Marion’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private funeral for Marion will be held.
LAPSLIE Peter John, on October 22, 2021
Warrant Officer First Class RNZAOC V823189, Retired. On October 22, 2021. Peacefully passed at Radius Millstream, Ashburton aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Edra. Loving father and father in law of Michael and Marie, Christopher and Frances, Stephen and Nicky, and Kevin. Loved and respected brother of Bill and the late Marie and Pat. Special thanks to all the Hospital Staff who cared for Peter in his last 2 weeks. Messages to the Lapslie family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740. A Service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 28, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
