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BURNS Robert Douglas (Robbie) on April 21, 2021

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 20, 2021, aged 65 years. .Cherished husband of Jo. Dearly loved Dad of Stacey and Zinzan, Melissa, Richard and Mary; Special Step Dad to Monica and Carmen. Treasured Grampy of Stella, Bonnie and Blythe; Caitlin and Lily. Loved son of the late Isabel and Ian, nephew of Noeline, brother to Ray, and son in law and brother in law of the Tweed family.                                                                                               Your presence we miss, your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never!’                   Messages to Burns family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Robbie’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on  Tuesday 27 April , commencing at 11.30 am. Followed by a private family interment.

LAMONT Margaret Ann, on April 18, 2021

passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. In her 88th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ned. Much loved mother, friend and mother in law of Heather and the late Ian Kaye, the late Charles (Jock), Alison and Richard Taurima. Much loved “Minnie” of Lewis and Renee, Nadia and Justin, Robert and Lana, Ashley and Rachel, and great “Nana Minnie” of Otis and Rakaia; Tathan, Lilley, Kowan, and Summer; Payton, Munro, and Dallas. Messages to the Lamont Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John or Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday 22 April commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private family interment.

BOOTHROYD Bruce, on April 14, 2021

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95 years.  Much loved husband of the late Maisie.  Loved father and father in law of Jan and the late Norman Clucas, and friend of Richard, and Ian and Cath (Albury).  Loved Pop of Craig and Sarah Clucas, Heather Clucas; Ken Boothroyd and Rebecca, and Julia Boothroyd. Great Pop of Annabel Clucas and loved brother of the late Josephine.  Messages to the Boothroyd family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday April 28, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by a private family interment

JONES Estelle Hope , on April 13, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved wife of Mervyn for 66 years.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Robyn and George Davison (Invercargill), Glenda and David Johnstone (Christchurch), and Philippa Jones and Christopher Webster (Christchurch).  Loved Grandma of Richard, and  Emma; Tane, William, and Alice; step-Gran to Anna, and Julia, and great Grandma of Elise, Madeleine, Aidan, Estelle, Jack, and Arlo. Messages to the Jones family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial Service to celebrate Estelle’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday April 19, commencing at 2.00pm.

BINNIE Peter Terence, on April 10, 2021

aged 82 years. It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Our hearts are broken by your sudden departure and you will be dearly missed. Your loving wife, the late Joan, daughter Phillipa, son Doug (in Australia), their partners Brian, and Carol, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Messages to the Binnie family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service for Peter will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday April 20, commencing at 11.30am.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

CAMERON Bernadette (Nee Langford), on April 6, 2021

peacefully at Coldstream Life Care, Ashburton, five days short of her 95th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul Milne (Tautapere), and George Cameron. Lovingly cherished mother and mother in law of Brenda and Richard, and the late Paul. Fun loving Nan to Matthew (Auckland), and Danielle and Ricco. Great Grand Nan to Zehnya and Sascha (Namibia). Special thanks to the wonderful carers at Coldstream for their dedication, love, care and friendship. Messages to the Cameron Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Bernadette’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy street, Ashburton on Saturday 10 April at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

HUTCHINSON Terence (Terry), on April 1, 2021

Terry passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of Bev for 64 years.  Loved father of Robyn, David, Michael and Dianne, the late Kerry, and Susan and George.  Loved grandfather and great grandfather.  Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi  for providing excellent care over the past 10 months.  Messages to the Hutchinson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Terry’s request a family farewell has been held.

DAVISON Robin (Rob) Alexander, on April 4, 2021

Resurrection Sunday,  at Ashburton, aged 70 years.  Dearly loved and precious husband of Jenny, beloved brother and brother in law of Colleen and Clayton, and Terry.  Beloved brother in law of Rosemary, Murray and Chris, Brian and Ann.  Very special uncle to his nieces and nephews.  A father and friend to many.  Messages to the Davison family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at the New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Tinwald on Monday April 12, commencing at 2.00pm.I am the resurrection and the life.  He who believes in me will live, even though he dies John 11: 25

KEANE Joseph Colin (Colin), April 4, 2021

(formerly of Methven),  aged 88 years.  Dearly loved husband of Lyn.  Loved father and father in law of Mary and Justin, Kathleen and Iain, Peter and Emma, and Angela and Max.  Special Grandad to Nicholas, Charlotte, and Samuel; Luke, and Dominic; Jack, Olivia, and Lucy; Benjamin, and William. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Jim and Maureen, and loved uncle to Bernadette and Alister, Rosemary, Kevin and their families. Messages to the Keane family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Colin will be held at Our Lady of the Snows, Main Street, Methven on Thursday April 8, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at Paterson’s Chapel, on Wednesday evening (April 7) at 7.00pm.

WHITING Maureen Agnes , on April 3, 2021

aged 94 years.  It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to a dearly loved wife of the late Trevor (Senior), much loved mother and mother in law of the late Rex, and Moyra, Trevor and Liz, Lynda and Peter, Gary and Dawn, and Andrew.  A much loved Nana of Bronnie, and Campbell; Lee-Ann, and Shane;  Anya, and Cawte, and their partners. Loved great Nana of Brayden, Tenielle, Molly,  and Lachie, Josh and Liam, Orla, Mason, and Hadlee and Oliver, and a great granddaughter yet to meet. Messages to the Whiting family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday April 9, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.