Funeral Notices

MOORE, Nancy Marion Joy: July 19, 2019

On July 19th at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, in her 88th year. Dearly loved wife of the late George Moore; dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Struan, Cameron, Heather and Andrew, Edgar and Nichola. Loved “nanny” of Mark and Christine, Anna and Sean, Teresa, Justin and Alicia; and loved great-grandmother of Freya. The family greatly appreciate the care of Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff of Radius Millstream. Messages to the Moore family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ashburton Ostomy Society or Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The service for Nancy will be held at St. Davids Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Tuesday 23rd July commencing at 1:30pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRAWLEY, Colin John: (Reg.No 888070)

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, on July 17, 2019. Aged 87 years. Son of the late Robert and Ivy and brother of the late Desmond, the late Russell, and Arnold. A loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Brawley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Resthome for their kindness and care of Colin. You are invited to attend a service for Colin which is to be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton TOMORROW, Saturday July 20, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

JOHNSON William Joseph (Bill) On July 16 2019

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In his 92 year. Dearly loved husband of  the late Margaret. Loved father and father in law of Linda and Graham Edge and loved Grandfather of Mark and Sarah and Noel and Sheryl. Great grandfather of Maya, Isabelle; Hannah, Kyla, Logan, and Indie. Messages to the Edge family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday July 22, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

ROSS Paul Glennon On July 14 2019

at Ashburton.  Dearly loved husband of the late Jeanette and friend and partner of Kathryn Scully. Much loved father of David, and Hayden and Grandad of Lacey .  Messages to the Ross family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Mayfield St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Paul will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday July 18 commencing at 2.00pm.  Paul’s wishes were for a private interment.

WRIGHT Mona Elizabeth On 10 July 2019

On July 10, 2019. Passed away peacefully at Terrace View, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Douglas Henry, much loved mother of Garth, and Martin (Springston) and loved grandmother of Graham, Joshua, and Matthew. Loved sister and sister in law of Ken and Colleen Stewart, Ian Stewart and sister in law of Elsie and Harry O’Connell, Dorothy and her late husband’s Bert Palmer, and Len Walker, Ella and Ray Righton (all deceased). Loved Aunt, great Aunt and great great Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Wright family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Mona will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday July 17, commencing at 1.30 pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BROOKER Noel Leonard On 12 July 2019

Formally of Friendship Lane, Ashburton. Passed away on July12, 2019 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Sadly missed by his loving daughter Wendy, son in law Ken and grandchildren Leon, Nathan and Arahina.  Messages to the Brooker family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Noel’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday July 19, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCPHERSON, Ngaire Helene: (Nga) July 8, 2019

On July 8, 2019, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 95 11/12. Dearly loved and treasured wife of the late Mac. Dearly loved Mum of Helene and Alan, and David and Beth. Very much loved Nan of Tania, Natasha and Ivan, Layna and Jaime; Erin and Matt, Jared and Antionette, Nicole and Ben and great Nan of Miley; Stephanie, Marshall, and Emily; Arie, and Remy. Loved Aunt of Michael, and Wendy and their families. Messages to the McPherson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Nga would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Nga’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday July 16, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRAHAM, Margaret Jean: July 4 , 2019

On July 4, 2019 at Ashburton, Dearly loved wife of the late Roy. Loved mother and mother in law of David, Robert and Sue, loved Nana of Sam, Jamie, and Andrew and loved great Nana of Emily. Loved sister of Frances, Ian, and the late Bill. Special friend of Bradley. Messages to the Braham family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Margaret’s will be held at Our Chapel on Thursday July 11, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SMITH, Heather Bruce: (‘Heatherbel’)

On July 2, 2019, passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Stanley P. Much loved mother and mother in law of Gerald and Liz (Christchurch), Gowan and John Heaney (Te Anau), Roylyn and Barry Austin (Mayfield), and dearly loved Grandma of Anna, Luke, and Kim; Logan, Bethany, Gemma, and Eliott; Darran, Lee, and Brent and great Grandma of her 14 great grandchildren. Messages to the Smith family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Flowers respectfully declined but donations to the Ashburton Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Heather’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 6, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

KINGSBURY, George Russell: July 2, 2019

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Ashburton Hospital on July 2nd 2019, after a short illness. Dearly beloved husband of Ailsa. Loved and loving Dad of Sharon and Mick Peace, Robert and Debbie, and Catherine. Treasured Grandad of Izrael, Kayla, and Amber. Messages to the Kingsbury family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to all the medical and nursing staff who have taken care of George. A service celebrating George’s life will be held at the Ashburton Aviation Museum, Seafield Road, Ashburton on Saturday July 6, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.