Funeral Notices

CHAMBERLAIN, Anne Elizabeth (nee Cunningham)

Passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on September 16, 2026. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife and companion of Brian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Jenny, Gregory and Debbie, and Julian and Lyn. Loved Nana of Simon and Stacey, Henry and Brianna, Adam and Lucy; Hamish and Aleisha, Sarah and Mark, Amy and Sean; and Emily and Matt. Loved Great-Nana of her seven great-grandchildren. Loved sister and Aunty Anne of all her sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Messages to the Chamberlain family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A funeral for family and close friends to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Tuesday, September 22 commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.

WYLLIE, David Archibald

On September 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, in Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Sarah. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Tony Dikmans, Julie Wyllie and Wayne McCormick, Ingrid Cook, Priscilla and Ted Wyllie-Schmidt, and Lisa and Adam Wilson. Adored grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. A special thanks to the nurses and carers who supported us through his final weeks. He will be deeply missed by all those who loved him and shared his life. Messages to the Wyllie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A celebration of David’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Wednesday, September 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCKENZIE, Dorothy Mary (nee McMillan)

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Duncan. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm, Barbara (the late) and Bill Kirk, and John and Marjon. Much-loved Nanna to nine grandchildren and great-Nanna to nine great-grandchildren. Messages to the McKenzie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700. A memorial service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, October 2, 2026, commencing at 1.30pm

POOKE, Desmond Thomas (Des),

On September 15, 2026, peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey. Much loved father and father-in-law of Priscilla, the late Malcolm and Trish, Donald and Cathy, Kate and Leo, and Quentin and Yoshie. Treasured Grandad of Jason, and Samantha; Oliver, and Francis; Nicholas, and Rachael; Dylan, and Mitchell. Loved Great-Grandad of his 5 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Pooke Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A memorial service to remember Des will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday, September 22, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.

GREEN, Joan Margaret (nee Bennett)

On September 12, 2026 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Peacefully, aged 91. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of William (Auckland), and Wendy and Phillip Thornton (Te Awamutu). Loved grandmother of Jason, and Jasmine, and the late Kristy and loved great-grandmother of Talia, and Kacela. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and the late Russell Erskine (Invercargill), and Stewart and Robin Bennett (Ashburton). Grateful thanks to Rosebank Lifecare for their wonderful support. Messages to the Green family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 18, commencing at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WHITE, Patricia Ann (Pat)

At Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton on Friday, September 11, 2026. Dearly loved wife of Trevor for 58 years. Loving mother and mother in law of Toni, Lisa and Brad Zacka, and Chris and Jennifer. Treasured Nan of Nick, Sarah, and Jayden; Tyler, and the late Matthew. A special friend to many. Messages to the White family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Saturday, September 19, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.

McFAULL, Irene Joyce (Joyce),

on September 3rd, 2026, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, surrounded by her family. In her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and best friend of Grant and Ann, Murray and Susan, Glenys and Peter Blain, and Lynley. Loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you to Lynette and the staff at Terrace View for the love and care of our mother. Messages to the McFaull Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Joyce’s request a private family service has been held.

GUNN Douglas Begg

We are heartbroken to say that Douglas passed away at 12.15 pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Beloved husband to Bjorg. Father to Kristin, and Alasdair and Grandad to Max and Zoe. He had a brave and blessedly short battle with cancer. We are so grateful to have had him at home. Messages to the Gunn family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of his life will be held in October

HAYMAN Lorna Margaret (nee Cross)

on September 8, 2026, peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate. In her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Don. Much loved mother and mother in law of Grant and Robynne (Waimate), and Barry and Beth (Ashburton). Adored and loved Nana of Lilee and Steve, Matt and Abbey, and Esther. Loving great-Nana of Kobe, Isla, and Meadow; Elliot and Blake; and Alby, and Zaylen. Loved sister and sister in law of Audrey and the late Bill Charteris, the late Shirley Rogers, the late Linda Cross, Maureen and the late Ivan Cross, the late Valmai Cross, and Rosemary and the late Trevor Gibson. Adored and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “Now at Rest” Messages to the Hayman family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family interment for Lorna will be held at the Waimate Lawn Cemetery. A Memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Gunns Bush Camp, 36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate, on Monday September 14, commencing at 2.00pm.

HUNT Charles Leonard (Len)

Len passed away at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton on Monday September 7, 2026, with his family at his side. He was 84, and spent his life working with bees. Loved husband of Allison for 61 years. Loved father and father in law of Perry and Linda, and Hadyn and Tara. Grandfather to Kieran and Abbey, Gareth and JJ, Ashlee, Kiefer and Awatea, Riley and Daniel, and great-grandfather of Kaiārahi. Messages to the Hunt family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Thank you to the staff at Radius Millstream and Tuarangi Home, for helping care for Len in the past three years. “Our hive won’t be the same without him”. A service to celebrate Len’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 11, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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