– Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Avis, and much loved by all his family and friends. Fond memories of all the good times shared together. Now at peace. Special thanks to Radius Millstream, Ashburton for the wonderful care of Des over the past 6 years. In accordance with Des’ wishes a private funeral has been held.

peacefully at Millstream, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald. Much loved mother and mother in law of Bernard and Helene, and Alex and Todd. Adored Granma to Jed, Zane, Laura, and Mathew. The Dolan family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Princes Court and Millstream for their compassionate care of Monica. Messages to the family of Monica Dolan PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A Requiem Mass for Monica will be celebrated at St Ita’s Church, West Town Belt, Rakaia, on June 13, 2025 commencing at 11am.

At Ashburton, aged 67. Dearly loved daughter of the late Trevor and Elaine Read. Loved mother of Abby, and Sam. Cherished Nana of Sky, and Elle, friend to Hannah, and Kaylee. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Jenny and Grant Sutherland and Tony Read. Messages to the Kingston family P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society may be made at the service. A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday, 26^th June, commencing at 1:30pm.

– Neville’s family wants to let everyone know that we had to say goodbye to Nev on  Monday 2^nd June, 2025, after a short but valiant fight, in his 92^nd year.  Nev was fiercely proud of the family he and his precious wife Maureen created.  He is loved and very missed by Claire and Tony Corbett, Kaye and Mark Kennedy, Suzy and Paul de Lautour, and his grandchildren Abbey and Flo, Jared and Nathan, Chelsea and Sean, and angel Bethany; Gemma and Ben, Livvie and James; Dru and Marissa, and Shyla.  He absolutely adored his great-grandchildren Natalie, and Harriet Schmidt, and Mila, and Louie Rushton.  Messages to the Trueman family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  We would like to acknowledge Dr Janine Lander who guided us in Dad’s final days and the wonderful staff in AAU and Ward 1 who cared for him so compassionately.  We also thank the staff who meant so much to Dad at Radius Millstream. Respectfully we decline any floral tributes but welcome any donations to St John -Hato Hone and these may be left at the service.   Nev’s farewell will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday June 7, commencing at 1.00pm.  All welcome to come and share a celebration of his long life.

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years.  Only son of the late Bob and Hilma Shearman, loved brother of the late Margaret Anne,(Polly), and loved husband of the late Judith Anne Margaret (nee Munro, dec 1987).  Loved and genuine partner of Winsome Shaw (nee Iggo), and respected by his family and friends. Father and father in law of the late Paul, and Hero, Jane and Fraser Dunbar, Jerry and Megan.  Loving ‘Pop’ of his seven grandchildren.  Messages to the Shearman family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to commemorate Graham’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street Ashburton on Tuesday June 3, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

At Ashburton Hospital surrounded by her family, aged 75 years. Loved mother, mother in law and Nana of Nicky, Paul, Georgia and Zach; Mark, Lyree, Jedd and Ellemay. Loved sister and sister in law of Bevan (dec) and Lorainne, and David and Barbara. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Horrell family to P O Box 427, Ashburton, 7740. According to Glenys wishes a private cremation has taken place.

Peacefully with family by her side at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton. In her 84^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce (Chibbie). Much loved and treasured Mum and Mum-in-law of Carol and Stuart, Kerry and Karen Venmore, Trish and Paul Heney (Perth), Alwyn and Greg (Perth), Raymond and Michelle Venmore (Christchurch). Loved and special Nana of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Mum. Messages to Shirley Chibnall’s family P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with Shirley’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness.  Loved and precious son of Lyn and Buddge, and son of Murray.  Much loved brother of Daniel, and Finley, and loved uncle of Kyan, Arabella, and Macey.  Messages to the Gibson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Ashburton Hospital, District nurses, Palliative Care, and the Cancer Society for their loving care of Bailey. In keeping with Bailey’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the Late Janet. Cherished partner of Jenny Wells. Much loved father and father in law of Hamish and Michelle, and Sonya. Adored Grandad of Sam, Rebecca and Jessie. Messages to the Kingsbury Family to P O Box 427 Ashburton, 7740. A memorial service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday May 29, commencing at 2.00pm

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– Passed peacefully on May 24, 2025.   ‘Forever 88’   Adored wife and best friend of Bob. Much loved Mum of Georgia, Scott and Sian, the late Hamish, and Sadie and Gaby. Loved Grandma of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Diana Gooseman’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service to celebrate Diana’s life will be held at Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday 30, 2025 commencing at 2:00pm. Followed by private cremation.