Funeral Notices

WADWORTH, Jennifer Bettine: 28 September, 2019

12/6/1931 – 28/9/2019

On 28th September 2019 at Parklands Care Home Christchurch.  Much loved and loving wife of George (deceased), and loved Mother of Amanda, and Belinda. Loved Grandmother of Luke, Brett, Jenny, Clementine, and Zachary (deceased) and loved Great-Grandmother of Lincoln, Jackson, Alexander, Finn, and Archie. Messages to jenniferwadworth@gmail.com. At Jennifer’s request a private burial has been held.

MORRISS, Wyvern Clifford: (Cliff) October 1, 2019

At Princes Court Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 91. Much loved husband for 70 years of the late Elsie. Father and father in law of Cheryl and Ken Vaughan, Noel and Kay, the late Clive, and Judy, and Annette and John Begg. Loved Grandad Mo to all his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Respected friend of Maryanne Morriss and Rex Connelly. Messages to the Morriss family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Cliff’s family wish to express their appreciation and special thanks to everyone at Princes Court for the love and care shown to Cliff over the last three years. A service for Cliff will be held at Paterson’s Funeral Services Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday October 5, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 

SCARTH, Jillian: (Jill) September 28, 2019

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with her family by her side.  Much loved wife of the late Kelvin.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Lisa and Robert, and Shane and Amber.  Special Nana to Jeremy, Candice, Ryan, Brandon, Bailey, and Evan, and great Nana to Declan, Ashlee, Riley, and Jessika. Treasured sister of Paula Lauese, and Mandy Hutton.  Messages to the Scarth family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton.  Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service, A service to remember Jill will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 3rd, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BROWN, Alan William Alfred: October 1, 2019

On October 1, 2019 peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Adeline for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Garry and Nicky, Wayne and Janice, and the late Ann, and Wendy and Dougal Reith. Loved Granda of Nadine and Andrew Sawers, Elise, Kyle and Laura, and Rhys; Amanda and Michael, Rachel, Lizzie and Mitch, Joseph and Britney; Phoebe, and Holly; friend of Jess, and Felicity Mills and Great Granda of Maia, and Liam. Messages to the Brown family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank, Dr Cox, district nurses, home support and the Netherby Pharmacy. A service to celebrate Alan’s fulfilled life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday October 5, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

TAYLOR, Amos Christopher: September 30, 2019

  5-5-1973 – 30-09-2019.  Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, much loved son of Elizabeth,  cherished brother of Phillip and Sheilena and dearly loved uncle of Delia, Ryan, Leon, Manuel, Bella, Kane and Magenta and the late Millicent. Will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. At Amos’ request a private cremation will be held and a Memorial service for Amos will be at a later date.

SMITH, Charles Norman: (Norm) September 30, 2019

On September 30, 2019 at Ashburton. Aged 85 Years. Loved husband of the late Helen and special friend of Betty. Loved father and father in law of Roger and Jo, Karin and Dean Rattray and special Grandad to Jess, Nick, Chase and Holly, Bailey and Leah and great Grandad to Jacob, James, Jack, Hunter, Braxton, Alijah- Mary, and Benjamin. Messages to the Smith family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Norms request a private interment for family will be held on Thursday October 3, following this, friends are invited to join them for refreshments and to share memories  at Paterson’s Reception Lounge, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton commencing at 11.00 am.

ELLIS Vernon George (Vern) On September 27, 2019

(Retired JP)  Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 85 years.  Much loved husband of Phyl for nearly 60 years.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Brian and Megan, and Sue and Brent Gutsell.  Special Grandad to Matthew and Nicole, Lauren and Tim; Aaron and Amy, Jason and Nic ,and  Ryan and Crystal, and great ‘VG’ to Austin, Beckett, and Joe. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Ellis family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Vern’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday October 7, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private family interment

STEWART, Robert James: (Bob) September 24, 2019

On September 24, 2019. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pauline. Loved father of Judith Begg and the late Diane. Much loved Grandad and mentor of Adam and Aisha, and Kirsty. Messages to the Stewart family C/- 49 Creek Road, Ashburton 7700. A memorial service for Bob will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday October 14, commencing at 1.30pm.

WEIR Edward John (Ted) On 18 September 2019

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton on September 18, 2019. Aged 86 years. Loved second son of the late Bill and Molly Weir. Loved brother and brother in law of Hugh, Jean and Marius Cabout, the late Stuart, and Jeanette, Elsie, and Gwenda and Murray Hurst. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Weir family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to Dr Lues and the wonderful staff at Coldstream for their care and attention given to Ted over the last few years. A service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Monday September 23, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

HOWARD, Helen Margaret: (Ellie) September 16, 2019

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.