Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on January 13, 2020. Aged 95 years. Wife of the late Ron. Loved mother and mother in law of Annette and Les Wickstead, (Australia) Lyall, (Australia) Carolyn and Les Donaldson and loved grandma of Jason, and Julian and great grandma of Ally, and Jessie; and Tristan. Loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews. No flowers by request please but donations to the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to Skilling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Rest Home and Ashburton Hospital for their special care and attention they gave to Nisbet. A service to celebrate Nisbet’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January, 16, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On January 11, 2020, suddenly at Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Janett. Much loved dad of David and Gail, Mike and Michelle, Anne and Hoss Yeatman, Richard and Megan, and Jan and Quinny Ross. Loving grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother in law of Mervyn and the late Judith Richardson. ”A valued member of the Ashburton community”. Messages to the Griffiths family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A graveside service for John will be held at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday January 15, commencing at 2.00pm.

On January 9, 2020, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 92 year. Dearly loved husband and companion of the late Joan. Much loved dad of Richard and Annie, and Sue and Cliff. Loved grandpa of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he was very proud. Special thanks to his Methven House family for their loving care and kindness to Jim. At Jim’s request a private service has been held.

On January 10, 2020, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, after a short illness. Beloved husband and soulmate of Elizabeth, loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Florence (France), Geoff and Julie, Felicity and Doug, Cate and Ben and cherished Grandpa of Kaelan, Alexanne, George, Ben, Hamish, Sophie, Alex, Georgie, Ella, Joe, Charlie and loved brother of Margaret. Messages to Unit 80, Lochlea, 25 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Ashburton Hospital who helped ensure Donald’s last days were full of family time, love and expert care. The family welcome you to a celebration of Donald’s life at St Stephens Anglican Church, 60 Park St, Ashburton, on Tuesday January 14, commencing at 11am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On January 9, 2020, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Treasured wife of the late Jack.  Dearly loved Mum of Graeme and Michelle, and Barry. Loved Gran of Nathan, Simon and Skye, Matt and Aleysia, and Emily.  A loved sister, sister in law, and aunt. Messages to the Whyte family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Dulc will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 15, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Sadly Robin passed away on December 20, 2019 at the Ashburton Hospital with Pauline his dearly loved wife and best friend and his beloved daughter Phillippa at his bedside. Robin was a caring friend of Shaun and Lisa, Erin and Mike and loved Grandad Robin, to Liam, and Sienna. He was 65. At Robins request a private funeral has been held.

On January 3, 2020, at McKenzie HealthCare, Geraldine, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband for 69 years of June.  Loved father and father in law of Marie and Malcolm Lill, Graeme and Sue, Sandra Totty and Peter Stephenson, Rodger and Sheryn. Loved Grandad and Great Grandad Ken of his 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Church, Cox Street Geraldine on Monday 13^th January 2020 commencing at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Geraldine would be appreciated and maybe left at the service.

On January 6, 2020. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In her 89^th year. Loved wife of the late John (Jack) Thyne. Loved and adored mother of Mary-Anne and son in law of A J Kerr. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Kaycey, the late Phyllis Andrews, the late Betty and Graham Roberts, Joan and the late Jim Owens and the late Brian (Gina) and Shirley Mansfield. Messages to 56 Beach Road, Hampstead, Ashburton 7700. A memorial service for Barbara will be held at 56 Beach Road, Ashburton on Friday January 10, commencing at 4.00pm.

Suddenly at his home, Methven.,  Aged 67 years. Dearly loved son of the late Joe and Doris.  Loved brother and brother in law of the late John, and Annabel, Geoff and Sylvia, the late Wally (Fred), Polly and Ken Darrell, Ray, Roger and Carol and a loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and friend of Pam, and Trish.  Messages to the Linton Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A service for Les will be held at the Methven Golf Club, Hobbs Road, Methven on Friday January 3^rd, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private family interment.

On December 23, 2019, peacefully in his sleep at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 84 years. Dearly beloved husband of Marie for 57 years. Loved father and father in law of Robert and Jane, Belinda and Joe and the late Randall, Jack and Helen and Rebecca and Richie. Very much loved grandad (Tony) of Patrick, Felix, and Cleo; Hannah, and Joe Peters; Brooke; Sinnead, Dominic, and Frano. Messages to the Harnett Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Very special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home and Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful care of Tony. A requiem Mass to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the Church of The Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday January 3, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.