at Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Sharon Macintyre, and the late Ian, and Alison. Loved Nana of Claire, Brian, and Andy and much loved Super Gran of Estella. Messages to the Kermode Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the District Nurses, St John and Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their loving care. Donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A service to celebrate Ngaire’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 26 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved partner of Noeline  and husband of the late Kathy.  Much loved father and father in law of Kim and Richard Begg, and Robert White.  Adored Grandad of Mikayla, and Matthew.  Messages to the White family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Bruce will be at home for family and friends to visit until his service. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 25, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Finally at peace after a courageous battle at the Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved partner of Liz. Loved father of Tania, Julia, Robyn, Duncan, and Daniel. Ex-husband and long time friend of Judith. Special grandfather, uncle, brother, father in law, friend and mentor. Special thanks to Jane and the Palliative Care Team, Mary Gluyas and the Ashburton Hospital Staff, St John Ambulance Staff and the Home Help Team. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Leadley Family, 125B Racecourse Road, Ashburton 7740. A service for Stuart will be held at The Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Thursday May 27 commencing at 1.00pm.

passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Brian.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Wendy and Richard Thomson, Noel and Jenny, and Keith.  Loved Nan of Caroline, and Natalie; Samuel, and Michael; Matthew, Jamie, and Liam, and great Nan of Peyton, Adalyn, Ella, and Nathan.  Messages to the Nelson Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Frances.  A service to celebrate Frances’ life will be held at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Tuesday May 25, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Olive.  Much loved father and father in law of Dave and Leann, Margaret and Graeme Moore (Queensland), and Barry and Lily.  Loved Pop of Russ and Anna, Tiffany and Daniel Walker (Queensland), and Liam.  Great Pop of Amelia, and Georgia Walker, and Cullen, and Eliza Young.  Messages to the Young family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the amazing staff at Rosebank and the District Nursing team for their loving care and support of Garth.  At Garth’s request a private cremation has been held.

peacefully at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 83 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late James (Jim).  Much loved mother and mother in law of Catherine and Craig (Cambridge), Michael and Alley (Rangiora) Wayne and the late Ann Brown, and the late Anthony. Adored gran of Shaun, Keegan, Liam, and Ryan; Jessica, and Jack; and Amanda, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Joseph and loved by all her great grandchildren. Rest In Peace. Messages to the Hendren family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Kath will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday May 20, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at Paterson’s Chapel, on Wednesday May 19, at 6.00pm.

 passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home on May 10, 2021, aged 83 years. Loved brother of Mavis Palmer (Radius Millstream, Ashburton), and the late Basil, Jack, Joyce, June, Arthur, Donald, and Ruth. Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their friendship and excellent care of Eric. Messages to the Melton Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 17 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital after a courageous battle, aged 74 years. Much loved father of Dereli and Max, Deane, Craig, Kylie and Fanus, and Cory and Emily. Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved brother and brother in law of Max and the late Doreen, Alison and the late Arthur Stringer, the late Janice, and Brian Brough, and the late Graeme. Messages to the Rose family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John’s Life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 14 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce on Saturday May 8^th 2021 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie. Cherished mother of Elizabeth (deceased) and John Chynoweth, Leslie and Annette, Geoffrey, Ian and Vicki. Loved Grandmother of Richard and Tracey, Sara and TJ, Jacqui and Brad and Grant. Adored and treasured Great Nana to Jaryn, McKenna, Andee, Freya, Xanthe, Charlie and Thomas. The family wish to send their special thanks to the caring staff at Rosebank for their care of Joyce over the past years. Messages to the Maw Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation on Joyce’s behalf would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday May 12, commencing at 1.00pm followed by interment at the Barrhill Cemetery.

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 88^th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Elizabeth (Betty) for 64 years. Much loved father and father in law of Dave and Terri, and Sandra and Andrew. Treasured grandad of Jeffery and Georgie, Annaliese and Dan, Stuart and Becca, Katrina and Ross, and Craig and Samara. Special Great Grandad of Maddi, Henry and Ella. Messages to the Paul Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Sandy’s request a private farewell has been held.