Passed away peacefully on September 16, 2019 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, surrounded by family. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Daughter of the late Susannah and William Thomson. Loved mother and mother in law of John and Gaylyn (Lawrence,) Di and Alan Risk (Timaru), and Tony and Margaret (Woodlands). Treasured Nan of Melanie and Simon, and Symon and Simone; Julie-Ann and David, Fiona and Peter, Anna, and William and Helen; Craig and Alex, and Hayden and Anna. Adored great Nan of all her great grandchildren. Messages to the Howard Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John may be left at the service. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the amazing staff at Rosebank. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 24, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by interment at the Timaru cemetery at 2.30pm.

Aged 74 years. Passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019. Dearly loved friend and companion of John, much loved Mother and Mother in law of Keri* and Shane, Dean*, Tracey*, Mark, Michelle, Lisa and Tony. Cherished Nana of all her Grand and Great Grandchildren. Messages to 22 Henley Close, Rolleston,7614. A private service has been held.

On Friday 13, September 2019, at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Adored and treasured husband of the late Florence. Very much loved Stepdad to Faye and Ron, and Nicki. Loved brother and brother in law to Audrey and Rodney, Evelyn and Clayton, the late Gordon and Lynne, Barbara and Neil, Joy and John and loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Messages to the Quigley family. P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We wish to thank all the staff at Tuarangi Home for their love and care of Allan. Allan is now at peace with his beloved Florence. A private service will be held.

On Friday September 13, 2019 in his 90th year at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton.  Dearly beloved husband of Lorraine and much loved father and father in law of Jo-Anne (Australia) Michael (Australia) and Barry and Jan-Maree. Loved Grandad “Jacket” of Tiarna, Nathan, Connor, Nicholas and Chloe. Many thanks to the care and kindness of the staff at Rosebank Rest Home and the Tinwald Medical Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ashburton St Johns Ambulance would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to the Baughan family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Jack will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 20, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On September 12, 2019 at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 84years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Boyd Chisnall.  Loved sister of Bill Roche (Rangiora).  Much loved mother and mother in law of Bruce and the late Eileen (Dunedin), and Jane Chisnall and Brett Sangster (Wellington).  Loved and treasured grandmother of Alastair and Rachel (Dunedin), and Sarah (Dunedin).  Loving great grandmother of Oliver.  A special thanks to the staff of Coldstream Lifecare for their care of our mother during her residence there. Messages to the Chisnall family c./- 118 Trelissick Crescent, Ngaio, Wellington 6035. At our mothers request, a private family cremation.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome East Wing, Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn. Loved mother and mother in law Judith and David Letham, the late Mark, Peter and Karen, Marion and Peter Truman, Susan and Mike Rose, Christopher, the late Barry, David and Emma and loved Grandma of George; Kate; Brian, and Adam; Sophia, Toby, and Annabel. Messages to the Maw Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blind Foundation would be welcome and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Rose’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday September 12, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by Interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

On Father’s Day, Gilbert passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with love. Amazing Dad and father in law of Darryl and Lyn, Fiona, Michael and Rachel, Shane and Anna, Aaron and Jane. Loved Grandad and mate to Jack, Annabel, Emma, Charlotte, Penny, Pippa, Rafferty, Eli, Silva, Zea, and Lewis. Loved son of the late Rex and Thelma, brother and brother in law of Jenette and the late Graeme Storrier. and loved uncle of the late Duncan, and Trudi and great uncle of Soraya, and Mace. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Gilbert’s life will be held at his home, 159 Wilkins Road, Tinwald on Thursday September 5, commencing at 2.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On September 1, 2019, passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton with her family by her side. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Owen. Much loved mother and mother in law of Christine and Vince, and David and Janet. Dearly loved Grandma of Bridget, Theresa and Steven and great Grandma of Amy, Holly, and Riley.

“May she rest in peace”

Messages to the Shaw family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Ngaio. A celebration of Ngaio’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 6, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton on August 29, 2019, with her loving husband Peter by her side. Loved Mum of Sharon and Kevin Hedge and Andrew and Rosie. A much loved Gran of Matthew and Julita, Ben and Lisa, and Anastasia; Samantha, Jayden, Georgia and great Gran of Victor. Messages to the Thomas family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer’s Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A memorial service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, commencing at 11.00 am.

On September 1, 2019 at Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Loved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother and mother in law of Nicola and the Late Brian Thomson, Ross and Deborah, and Kathryn. Loved Grandma of Grace; Olivia, Mollie, Jack, and Sophie.  Messages to Gibson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday September 5, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.