Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on 4 April 2020, aged 99 years. Loved wife of the late James Joseph Keenan. Dearly loved mother of Tony and Gwenda, Leslie and Colleen, Frank and Ainslee, Marion and David Oakley, and Heather and George Nimmo. Also a treasured Nana of 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Messages to 106 Johnstone Street, Ashburton 7774. The family wish to thank Dr Sparks and the Radius Millstream staff for their devoted care of our mother. “Treasured memories always, she will be sadly missed.” Due to COVID19 a private burial will take place.
Funeral Notices
BULLING, Mavis Louisa, on April 4, 2020
Passed away peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian (Tim) Bulling and the late Ted Bulling. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Christine and Chris Munro, Janice and Syd Taylor, Glenda and Graeme Erskine, and Robert and Maureen Bulling, and a much loved Nana, great Nana, and great great Nana. Messages to 14a Graham Street, Ashburton 7700. A special thank you to the District Nurses and the Palliative Care Team for their help and support. A private cremation will be held.
DUURLOO, Yvonne Margaret, on April 3, 2020
at Ashburton Hospital, Yvonne was called Home to be forever with her Lord and Saviour. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Daphne and Laurence Duurloo, much loved sister and friend of Elspeth (Winton), sister and sister in law of Laurita and Bill Poole (Invercargill) and the late Lorraine. We would like to acknowledge the good care given by ward 2 Ashburton Hospital and wards 18 and 19 Christchurch Hospital.“As for God His way is perfect”A private burial has taken place. It is proposed to hold a memorial service at Durham St Gospel Hall at a later date.
GARDINER, Noelene, on April 1, 2020
at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Les. Cherished Mum of Kathleen and Ross Morrison. Much loved Nana G of Michelle, Phillipa and Paul, and Chris and Clare. Dearly loved great Nan of Jordan and Paige, Riley and Quinn, and Caleb, Jadyn and Maia, and great great Nan of Hunter.“Will be sadly missed.”Messages to the Gardiner family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Dr Sue Foley and the staff at the Rakaia Medical Centre, the Rakaia first responders, St John Ambulance, Ashburton Hospital Staff and Nicki and Bruce Kelly. Privately cremated as was her wish.
DYNES Melva Irene, on March 8, 2020
passed away peacefully at her home, in Ashburton. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late McKenzie Thomas Cromie and the late Andrew Dynes. Loved and respected mother of Shirley and Sandra and respected mother in law of the late Ivan Muckle. Loved Nana of Sonia, Craig, Steven, Anita, Vanessa and great Nana of Abbey, Chelsea, Charlotte, Grace and Lochie, Sophie, Levi and Indi. At Melva’s request a private family service has been held.
“You will walk with us
throughout our lives
until we meet again”.
Forever in our hearts.
BONIFANT, Annabel Audrey: March 18, 2020
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday 18 March 2020, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger, mother and mother in law of Tim (deceased) and Hilary (Wellington), Georgie and Marcus Peacock (Hawkes Bay), Tessa and Jamie Durham (London), Daniel and Abby (Wellington), and grandchildren Aimee and Ollie, Hana, Jimmy and Micky, Francesca, Walter and Rose, Millie, and Ben and Poppy. A private family service has been held.
MCLACHLAN, Trevor Murray: (Trev) March 19, 2020
Passed away peacefully at his home, Christchurch). Aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Jackie. Father and father in law of Audrey and Heath Cater, grandad of Tyla, Xanthe, and Nevaeh. Loved stepfather of Andrew and Rosie and Poppa Trev of Bailee, and Kymzara. Loved son of the late Beverley and Murray and brother and brother in law of Ken and Polly Darrell, Betsy and David Tipple, and Jason and Kimberlee. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to C/- 2/351 Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston 7678. At Trev’s request a private cremation has been held.
DRUMMOND, Jean Frances: March 17, 2020
Passed away peacefully, at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Ages 93 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian. Loved mother of Ross, Keith and Inna, and Andrew. Adored Grandma of Lisa and Natasha. Messages to P O Box 361, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Terrace View for their loving care of Jean. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 20, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
WILSON, Raymond Gordon: (Ray) March 3, 2020
Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Carol. Much loved father and father in law of Christine and Andrew McLellan and the late Richard. Loved Grandad of Amanda, and Samantha. At Ray’s request a private cremation has been held.
GRIMES, Gladys Jean: (nee Jean Finlayson)
19.6.1919 – 8.3.2020 At Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Grimes. Loved special aunt and friend of Margaret Lovett, Alison Armstrong, Raeline Savage, and Peter Allan and their families. Loved by all her other nephews and nieces. Loved sister of Verna Adam, and the late Alex Finlayson, Clarice Lovett, May Cloughley, Ken Finlayson, and Alma Allan. Messages to the Grimes family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday March 11, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
