Funeral Notices

BUTTERICK: Gilbert Warren, 28-06-1943 – 01-09-2019

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.

SHAW: Ngaio Mavis, September 1, 2019

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.

THOMAS: Margaret Ruth, August 29, 2019

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.

GIBSON, Patricia Mary: (Pat) September 1, 2019

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.

HEMI: Harper Aroha, August 26, 2019

19-8-2019 – 26-8-2019

‘An angel only lent’

Precious daughter of Brodie and Tami. Dearly loved sister of Rory, Manaia, Dayton, and Lincoln and her extended family. Messages to the Hemi family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Harper will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday August 29, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

HACKETT: Glenn Thomas, August 25, 2019

Passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2019, aged 66. A loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him for his loving, gentle way and his quick wit. Messages to the Hackett Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society of New Zealand in memory of Glenn would be appreciated. At Glenn’s request a private cremation has been held and a gathering for those who loved him and enjoyed his company will be held at the family home from 2.00pm on the afternoon of Saturday 28th September.

YOUNG: Elizabeth Thomson, (Betty)

On Friday 23rd August 2019, at Rosebank Rest home, Ashburton, in her 105th year.. Loved wife of the late John (Jack) Young. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Maurice Rankin, the late Peter Young, Janet and Malcolm Olds, John and Karen Young and Alison and Graeme Wakelin. Messages to the Young family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740A very special thanks to Sue Prowse and her staff at Rosebank Rest home for their compassionate care of Betty in her last five years.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Betty’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Allenton, Ashburton on Friday  August 30, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MILLER Gavin On 17 August 2019

At Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 79,   Dearly loved second son of the late Thomas and Olive and loved brother and brother in law of Errol and Margaret and Kathleen and Barry Vessey, Loved Uncle of Andre, Dean and Phillippa Miller, Quentin and Jocelyn Vessey and Matthew and Kim Vessey, Great Uncle of Christie and Grace Miller and Ashton Grafton-Miller and Megan, Sophie and Riley Vessey, Ben and Ella Vessey  (Westcoast) and wee Thomas and George Vessey. Messages to the Miller Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers please but donations to Princes Court Lifecare would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A big Thankyou to the Manager and staff at Princes Court for their loving care of Gavin and his family. Gavin’s funeral service will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday August 21, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

GREEN, Kathryn Mary: August 16, 2019

Passed away peacefully on August 16, 2019 at her home, Ashburton surrounded by her loving family. Aged 70 years. Dearly loved, beautiful, and loving wife of Merv. Loved, loving and caring mother and mother in law of Scott and Nikki, Mark and Sarah, Kurt and Penny and adored Nana of Harrison, and Margo. Messages to the Green family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group in memory of Kathryn would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Kathryn’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday August 20, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.