peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. In her 95th year. Much loved mother and mother in law of Barbara and Arthur Thomson (Ross), and Malcolm and Daphne (Wellington). Adored nana of Mark and Cara, Jason and the late Susan, and Aaron and Kris; Michael and Katie, and Angela and Malcolm and loved by her many great grandchildren. Friend of Norm. Special thanks to all the staff of Coldstream for their love and care of Josie. Messages to the Rickson Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Josie will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 17 commencing at 2.30pm.
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SMITH Pauline Herd (Gaylor), on June 7, 2021
at Ashburton Hospital. Daughter of the late Amy and Tom Gaylor. Loved sister and sister in law of Noreen and the late Des Smith, and Murray and Vivia. Very special Auntie Pauline of all her nieces, nephews and their families. “Fond Memories”
DENFORD, Jennifer Margaret (Jenny), on June 9, 2021
Peacefully at Coldstream Life Care, Ashburton, after a long illness. Aged 76 years. Loved wife of the late Malcolm. Loved partner and friend of Graham for 13 years. Messages to the Denford Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Jenny’s request a private cremation has been held.
HUNT Alan John, on June 10, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home on June 10, 2021, in his 97th year. Much loved husband of Fay for 68 years. Loved father of Lorraine, and Alison (Auckland), son in law Dmitriy, loved grandfather of Kiri and Bill Lomas (Auckland), special friend of Colleen and Kevin Aldridge and family. Messages to the Hunt family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Wednesday 16th June commencing at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
CHATTERTON Carolyn, on June 11, 2021
Carolyn passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021. Loved wife of Ross. Treasured Mum of the late Sarah, Kris and partner Karen, and Matt and partner Janette. Loved youngest daughter of the late Marge and Gary Tyson. Loved sister of Brian (dec) and Palu, Gail and Robin O’Neill, Kevin and Wendy, Helen (dec) and Stan Cook, Pauline (dec) and partner Noel, Paddy and Phill Schaab. Loved daughter in law of Gordon and Dorothy, and sister in law of Denise and Ian Brown, Di and Geoff Wall and the late Jan Anderson. Carolyn has requested no flowers but donations to “Sweet Louise”, an organisation which has supported her throughout her secondary Breast Cancer journey, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Chatterton family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be held at the Ashburton Golf Club, Golf Links Road, on Thursday June 17, commencing at 1.30pm.
McLEOD Charlotte Jayne, on June 7, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce that our wee girl passed away very peacefully at home, aged 9 years. Precious daughter of Hamish and Hayley and adored big sister of Maggie, and Fergus. Much loved granddaughter of Ellayne and Tony Kelly, and Alasdair and Juliet McLeod, great granddaughter of Jim and Joy Kelly, and Murray and Lesley Faulkner. Special little niece and friend of all her aunties, uncles and cousins. We are absolutely broken. Charlotte fought so hard right till the very end. We are incredibly proud of her and all she’s been through. We just want to give the biggest thanks to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Your love and strength has been felt so much. “Hold Fast” Donations to the Child Cancer Foundation in Memory of Charlotte would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the McLeod family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Charlotte’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Monday June 14, commencing at 1.30pm.
HURIA David William George (MD), on June 6, 2021
Absolutely adored husband of Jude. Much loved Dad of Lisa, Danny and Nat, Joey and Ali, Keanu and Tayla. Stepfather of Sarah Stirling, and Nicola Doolan. Grandad to Layden, Teiken, Presley, and Carter, and special Pop of Alice, and Hazel. Dearly loved son of Arthur and Dawn, and loved stepson of Lorraine. Adored brother of Suzanne, Karina, Debbie, Tinaka, Waverleigh and their families. Messages to the Huria family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at the Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road, Tuahiwi, Kaiapoi, on Friday June 11, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Tuahiwi Cemetery.
KING Janet Constance, on Thursday June 3, 2021
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Geoff, much loved mother and friend of Peter, Bernard, Sherry and Richard, and Tom. Loving grandma of Skilo, Andrew, and Aleisha; Michael, and Hugh and great grandma of her great grandchildren. Messages to the King Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Janet’s request a private family service has been held.
SCOTT Donal Thomas (Don), on Friday June 4, 2021
Peacefully in Ashburton Hospital, aged 91. Dearly loved husband of the late Merle. Much adored Dad of Doreen and Ross Todd, Peter and Alison, Stephen, Keith and Aaron. A very treasured Grandad of 13 and great Grandad of 19. “He will be forever remembered fondly” Messages to the Scott family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at the Methven Rugby Club Rooms, Chertsey Road, Methven on Thursday June 10 commencing at 1.30pm.
McINTOSH Francis Hugh (Hugh), on May 31, 2021
RNZN Reg: 16793. On May 31, 2021 passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at Princes Court, Ashburton, aged 78 Years. Much loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Fred Lowe, Colin and Nancy, Malcolm and Hope (all Deceased), the late Alister, and Barbara, and the late Bill. Loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Lorraine and her lovely staff for their care and kindness to Hugh. Messages to the McIntosh Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Hugh will be held in the Linton Lounge, R.S.A., Cox Street, Ashburton, on Friday June 4 commencing at 2.00pm.
