On April 11, 2019 at Christchurch Hospital. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Elaine (nee Quigley) for 60 years. Very much loved father and father in law of Jude and Tim, Karyn, Ross and Sharon and loving Pop of Will, and Harriet; Dardanelle, and Maddison; Callum, and Sophie and loving great Pop of Leila. Messages to the Cooksley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Bone Marrow Unit, and Ranui House in memory of Don would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Thank you to the Doctors and staff of the Bone Marrow Unit and Ranui House for their amazing care of Don. A service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Tuesday April 16, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
Funeral Notices
RUSHTON, Arnold Joseph: April 9, 2019
16.10.30 – 09.04.19
Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved and adored husband of Elaine for 67 years, much loved father and father in-law of Marie and John, Pauline, Michael and Margaret and Gerard and Claire and treasured Grandad of Daniel, Mark, Bridget and Ian, Katrina and Andrew, Josh and Samantha, Hannah, James and Livvie, Terry and Candace, Corey and Max, Josh and Courtenay. A very proud Great Grandad of George, Johnny, Maggie, Hugo, Ruby, Fletcher and Rebecca.
“A cherished man who will be greatly missed”.
Messages to the Rushton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass celebrating Arnold’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy St, Ashburton on Saturday April 13, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
A Recitation of the Rosary will be held for Arnold on Friday 12th April 2019, commencing at 5.00pm at the Church.
MCDONNELL, Leo Patrick: (Paddy) April 5, 2019
On April 5, 2019, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Simon and Sheilena, Jane and Mark, the late Steve and a much loved Grandad. Messages to 33 Saunders Road, Ashburton 7700. At Paddy’s request a private cremation has been held.
INESON, Mervyn Lewis: (Merv) April 8, 2019
On April 8, 2019, after a short illness, passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Judith. Loved father and father in law of Geoffrey and Judy, Warren and loved grandfather of Connor. Messages to 42 Galbraith Street, Ashburton. At Merv’s request a private family service will be held.
ANDERSON, Patricia Anne: (Paddy)
At Ashburton Hospital on April 7, 2019. Aged 77 years. Loved wife of the late Andrew John Anderson (John). Much loved mother and mother in law of Duncan, Margaret and Michael, and Clare. Grandmother to Erin. Beloved sister and sister in law of Peter, Neil and Jill, Brian and Ceri, Shirley and Ian, and Paul and Sue. A much loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Anderson Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Paddy will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road on Thursday April 11, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium
STALKER, John Mervyn: April 5, 2019
28.6.1929 – 5.4.2019 Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Rosebank Staff, Ashburton. Very much loved and devoted husband of Doreen for 66 years. Treasured father and father in law of Mark and Dallas, and Nadine, Peter and Mary and loved Grandad of Campbell, and Kelsey; Jessica, Emily, Benjamin, and Thomas. Great Grandad of Linkin, and Izaiah. Messages to the Stalker family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No Flowers by request please. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday April 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.
WHINHAM, Anthony William: (Tony) April 3, 2019
Passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette and loved father of Rachelle, Jarred and Sarah. Treasured Grandad of Rosie; Tane, and Niko. Messages to the Whinham Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Monday April 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
BREACH, Winifred Mary: April 3, 2019
On April 3, 2019 at Ashburton. Very much loved wife and best friend of Don. Treasured mother and mother in law of Leona and Kerry, Ross and Charlotte, Mark and Helen, Grant and Anita and adored Grandmother, great Grandmother and Friend. Messages to the Breach Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Win’s life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows, Main Street, Methven on Monday April 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.
SCOTT, Michael Andrew: March 31, 2019
Age 71 years, passed away March 31st 2019, at home in Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family. Formerly of Ross and Kowhitirangi and in the last 20 years, Ashburton. Much loved husband of Kate. Loved and much respected Dad and father in law to Nicola and John McDonnell (Ashburton), Ryan Scott and Mimi Remolador (Ashburton), Natasha and Jason Baxter (Te Pirita). Granda of Jordon, Meeah, Scarlett, Lucia, Jack, Lachie, Emmett, and Ezra. Son of the late Stan and Cath Scott (Ross), brother and brother in law of John and the late Janet Scott (Dunedin), Terry and Maureen Scott (Dunedin), Helen Daisley (Dunedin) the late Robin and Judith Scott (Christchurch) Christopher Scott and Andrea Bontje (Brisbane), Helen and the late Bill Huaki (Hamilton), Allison and Gary Ford (Timaru), Rhonda Halstead (Dunedin). Special Uncle and great Uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Much loved and respected friend of Norman and Dot Andrews, and family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ashburton Riding for the Disabled or Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy street, Ashburton on Friday April 5, commencing at 11.00am followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
Era i roto i te rangimarie
ROSS Marion Brenda, On March 30, 2019
Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 83 years. Loved wife and soulmate of Jack for 60 years. Cherished mother of David, Gavin and Janet (Hogan). Loved mother-in-law of Marilyn, Sarah and Jeremy. Special Grandma of her nine grandchildren and their partners, and one great granddaughter. Messages to 135 Gleniti Rd, Timaru 7910. A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at St David’s Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday April 4, commencing at 11.00am.Followed by a private cremation.
