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DAVIDSON Greta Jean, on May 5, 2021

Peacefully in her sleep at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Much loved mother and mother in law of Murray and Diane, Diana and the late Eileen, Janet, and the late Barry. Loved “Gubba” of Kelvin and Gemma, Louie, and Harriet (Christchurch), Nigel and Jules, Charlie, and Ardie (Brisbane). A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Rosebank for their loving care and support of Greta. Messages to the Davidson Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation for Greta has been held.

CRAMPTON Frank Anderson, on May 18, 2021

18 May 1953 – 1 May 2021. Suddenly at home, Rakaia. Taken too early. Much loved, adored and best friend of Jenny. Dearly loved and much missed son of Colin and the late Alison. “Loved and respected by many, gone but forever in our hearts”. Messages to the Crampton Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Frank’s Life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Friday May 7 commencing at 11.00 am. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton crematorium.

CHAPMAN Joan Lesley, on May 1, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Much loved mother of Joanne. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Chapman Family, c/-P Milne, 27 Factory Road, Temuka 7920. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to remember Joan will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BEGG Iris Elaine, on May 1, 2021

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of Kevyn for 69 years. Cherished mother and mother in law of Dean and the late Elaine Keown, Gavin and Jan, and Julie and Reuben. Adored nana of Tony, Jody, and Scott; Sophie, and Emily; Katie, and Jesse and great nana of Milly, Eve, Kaden, Devin, Caleb, and Harlow, Addison, Cassidy, and Luna. Messages to the Begg family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Iris’s life will be held at the Salvation Army, Cass Street Ashburton, on Friday May 7, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

RODGERS Melva Evelyn, on May 1, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 76 years.  Dearly loved wife of Bob.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Lynley and Andrew Mackenzie.  Treasured Nanny of Olivia, and William. Loved sister and sister in law of Alwyn and Allan Carmichael, Alister and Margaret and the late Margaret McLean. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Rodgers family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special heartfelt thankyou to the staff at Tuarangi for their loving care and support of Melva. A service to remember Melva will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday May 6, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.

GRIEVE Lawrence Wallace (Wally), on April 29, 2021

 peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare on April 29, 2021, aged 94. Dearly loved husband of the late Agnes, and treasured partner of the late Dorothy (Dot) McPherson. Loving father and father in law of Alan and Kathy, Paul and Katie (Melbourne), Janice and the late Ray Milner, the late Rosemary, Michael and Jenny. Admired friend of Dot’s family Garry and Mandy (Whangarei), Murray and Marg, Glenda and George Janiec (Perth), Bruce and Denise. A wonderful and proud Grandad and Great Grandad. “Gone but will be in our hearts forever”. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Wally. Messages to the Grieve Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Wally’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 5 commencing at 1.00pm.

LOWERY Joan Marion, on April 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Much loved daughter of the late Rita and Jim Lowery.  Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Shirley and the late Bob Jamison, and Marjorie and Ross Jamison.  A special aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to all her nieces and nephews.  A special thanks to her Coldstream family for their love and support and the wonderful care they showed Joan.  Messages to the Lowery family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service for Joan will be held.

ARMITAGE Pamela Joy (Pam), on April 26, 2021

at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Arnold, and a dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and David McBrearty (ChCh), Jill MacGregor (Sydney), Paul and Jill (ChCh) & Jan-Maree and Barry Baughan (Auckland). Loved Nannie Pam of Hamish, Benn,  Kate and Phil; Annabelle, and Alex; Samuel, Libby and Tom and the late Thomas and the late Joshua; Nicholas and Chloe and her four great grandchildren Joseph, Charlie and Toby; and Frankie. Flowers respectfully declined.  Messages to the family of the late Pam Armitage, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In accordance with Pam’s wishes a private family farewell has taken place.

TARBOTTON Alan David, on April 22, 2021

Aged 59 years. It is with much sadness that we announce that Alan passed away so suddenly but peacefully surrounded by family in Christchurch ICU on Thursday 22nd April 2021. Alan was the most devoted husband, soulmate, and best friend of Trudy. He was a dearly loved Dad and role model to Luke, Alex, George, and the late Gemma. A treasured Grandad of Maia. A much loved son of Rex & Pat and son-in-law of Helen & the late Bill Hargreaves. A very loved brother and brother in law to Gavin & Rose, Tony & Jane, and brother in law of Grant & Barb Hargreaves, and Rachel & Bryce Prendergast. Loved uncle and great uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Alan was loved by so many. Messages to the Tarbotton family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Tuesday 27th April 2021 at 1pm, followed by a private interment.          “You were our rock and we will miss you terribly”.

ROSS Margaret Rosanna (Peggy), on April 21, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton,aged 98 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ian.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jan and Brian Riach (Christchurch), Craig and Gail (Palmerston North).  Treasured Grandma of Kate and Johnathan, Hayden and Caitlin; James and Kerry, Stuart and Victoria, and great Grandma of Sofia, and Hamish; Theo, and Adelia; Emma, and Bella; George, and Joseph.  Messages to the Ross family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care and support of Peggy.  A Thanksgiving service for Peggy will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 29, commencing at 11.00am.