– In loving memory of Wayne, passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 12, 2025, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Wendy. Much loved father of Amanda and Corinne (Italy) and the late Hayden. Loved older brother of Brent and Paula, loved uncle of Tegan, and Toyah, and his many loved friends, too many to mention them all. A donation to MND Motor Neurone Disease, would be warmly appreciated. Bank Details: 03-1508-0132199-000 Ref: W. Jones. At Wayne’s request a private cremation has been held.
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SALTER Neil Keith
– on December 11, 2025. Passed away peacefully at home, aged 74 years. Dearly loved and loving husband and companion through many adventures of Denise Clemens. Beloved son of the late Gordon and Yvonne Salter. Much loved and respected ‘favourite’ son in law of the late Lorna Beck. My special thanks to all the hospital staff, district nurses and Dr Penny Holdaway who have looked after Neil with such kindness and compassion. Also a very special thank you to our friends and family who have supported us over the last 12 months. A big hug to you all. Messages to Denise, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with Neil’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
McLAREN Kenneth Alan (Ken)
– on December 4, 2025 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Patricia for 65 years. Loved father and father in law of Bruce and Denise, the late Robert, and Katherine, Donn and Janine, Peter and Jayne, and Elaine. Loved Grandad of his 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Messages to the McLaren family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at the Ashburton New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Ashburton, on Friday December 12, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
SMYTH Donald Joseph
On 3rd December 2025, at Terrace View, Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Loving husband of the late Elwyn. Loved father and father-in-law of Todd and Julie, and Jenny and Skip Muir. Treasured Grandad/Grandy of Ella and Callum, and Isaac; Georgia, Caitlin and Brody, Daniel, and Olivia. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Alister Smyth, Don and Isobel Roberts, the late Margaret and Neil Smith and the late Shirley Jones. Messages to the Smyth Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Terrace View for their care of Don. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Don will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday 11th December, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
GODDARD, Maurice James (Maurie)
On December 2, 2025. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Cherished husband of Glenys. Devoted “Dad” to Ruben and Heather McFeather. Messages to the Goddard family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Maurie’s request a private cremation has been held.
SISSON Kevin Frank (Nossis)
On December 1, 2025, peacefully at home in Rakaia aged 77. Loving husband of the late Val and the late Jill. Loved Dad of Karl, Janine, and Jeremy. Will be missed by all his grandchildren. Messages to the Sisson Family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Kevin will be held at the Rakaia Golf Club, Acton Road, Rakaia on Monday December 8 commencing at 1:30pm
LEWIS Norma May (née Millichamp)
On the November 28, 2025 at Blenheim Hospice. Mum passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 92 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Alistair, Warren and Juliearna, Debbie and the late Christer, Neville and Paula. Loved Nana of Jason, Rebecca, Daniel, Jono & Monica and great-Nana of Max, Mia & Ruby. Messages to the Lewis family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the wonderful care by the staff at Blenheim Hospice. A service to celebrate Norma’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday December 8, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
KINGSBURY, Alan Rogers
– On November 24, 2025. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Loved and respected father and father in law of Carol and Dean McConnell, Brent, and Peter and treasured Grandy of Ben and Lisa, Sam, and Todd; and Josh and Holly, Rowan and Rach and great Grandy of Violet and Scarlet. Messages to the Kingsbury family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held in our Chapel cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, November 28 commencing at 2.00pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
KIRCHER Janice Rae (Jan),
On November 23, 2025, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Keith. Loved mother and mother in law of Janelle and the late Dean Livingston, Darrell and Bronnie, and Donna and Karl Hansen. Loved Nanny of Brooke, and Michelle; Danielle, and Tayla; and Jayden. Great Nanny of Hazel, Wolfe, Zephyr, and George. Messages to the Kircher family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Jan’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.
TALBOT Christine Helen, 13/12/1953.
Joining her beloved and devoted husband Martin of 54 years, Christine fought a valiant battle and passed away at home in Methven surrounded by her adoring family on 25th November 2025 – together again forever. Born and raised in the Methven High Country by William (Bill) Crawford (dec) and Patricia (Pat) Crawford (dec). An ever loyal loving and guiding mother to Lisa and Julian (Blenheim) Mandy and Geoff (Methven) and Paul and Manu (Leeston). An irreplaceable Nana to Jacob, Sam and Riley (Blenheim), Ashleigh and Chris (Christchurch), Holly and Tee (Australia), and Betty (Leeston). Cherished sister to Gordon and Rachel (Ashburton) Shirley and Bruce (Timaru), much loved sister in law to Hilary Talbot (Christchurch). Messages to the Talbot family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. ‘Roll up the jack for one final time. A private burial for Martin and Christine will be held. We invite you to a Celebration of their lives at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Friday 5th December commencing at 10.00am
