Funeral Notices

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.

BUTCHARD, Joseph Anthony (Joe)

Unexpectedly, at home, in Ashburton on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Aged 79 years. Treasured husband of Stephanie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of James, Michael and Neresa, Anna and Wayne, Catherine and Barnaby, Chris and Kym, and Peter and Sophie. Adored Poppa Joe of Ada, and Olive; Amelia, Emma, and Charlotte; Julia, Sarah, and Johnny; Gabriel, and Patrick; and Abigail. Loved son of the late Ralph and Catherine and brother and brother-in-law of John and Catherine, and Mary and Bill. Loved brother-in-law of Terry and Kathy Day, Richard and Jan Day, and Liz and Nick Courtney. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In memory of Joe and in lieu of flowers, donations to Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s work in Nepal would be appreciated and can be made online at www.caritas.org.nz/nepal. Messages to the Butchard family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem mass for Joe will be celebrated in the Holy Name Catholic Church, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday, September 11, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Thursday, September 10, commencing at 7.00pm. “RIP”

BLINCOE, Dennis Graham

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on August 27, 2026. Aged 87 years. A dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandad, and great-grandad. Thanks to Hospice Mid Canterbury and St John for their care and support and special acknowledgement to Dr Malcolm Wootton and the Home Support team who supported Dennis and allowed him to stay at home for as long as possible. Thanks also to other hospital based staff involved in Dennis’ care over the last weeks. Messages to the Blincoe family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A memorial service to celebrate Dennis’ life will be held at Our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 18, commencing at 1.30pm.

ABERHART Margaret

on August 24,2026, at Ashburton Hospital, in her 89th year. Loving wife of Gordon, dearly loved Mum of Judy and Chris, David and Joanne, Allan, Duane and Carolyn, Warren (dec), and Susan. Treasured Nan to her 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Aberhart family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We have been blessed for the years she was with us, the love, caring and happiness she gave us. Beautiful memories kept close in our hearts. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes a private service has been held.

EMMERSON, Annette Margaret

on August 25, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 85 years. Loved friend of the late Ray Tunnicliffe. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and the late Judy, Chris and Heather, and Angela. Adored Nana and great Grandma to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. “Now in peace”. Messages to the Emmerson Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In keeping with Annette’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

DICKENS, Anthony Purdie (Tony)

At Rosebank Lifecare, on Monday August 24, 2026. Aged 90 years. Loved husband of Monica for 70 years. Dearly loved Dad and friend of Faye and Brian Johnston, Adrienne and Steve Parsons, and Gavin and Sandie. Adored grandad and great-grandad. Messages to the Dickens family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Tony’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

INWOOD, William Arthur (Bill)

on August 23, 2026, peacefully at home, Ashburton, surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen (Thian) and loved Dad of Jason, Joanne and the late Craig. Loved father-in-law of Julie and treasured Grandpop of Tessa and Caleb. “He lived for those he loved and those he loved remember”. Messages to the Inwood Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In keeping with Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

McLACHLAN Leith Gabriel Bagley

On August 17, 2026 peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Loved husband of Anna Marguerite. Loved brother of the late Doris, Owen, and Alyth. Loved and respected uncle of Ross, Ian, Andrew and the late John Tait, Dianne Jordan, Grant Kingsbury, and Lindsay McLachlan. Messages to the McLachlan family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Leith’s request a service has been held and he is interred at the Rakaia Cemetery.

HART, Yvonne Jean (nee Le Comte)

At Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on August 19, 2026. Dearly loved wife of Bill. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tanya, Darren (dec), Fiona and Allan, and Kerrie Anne (dec) and stepmother and stepmother-in-law of Carolyn, Sharon and Graham, Robyn, and Mark and Nick. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Hart family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. According to Yvonne’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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