Funeral Notices

GAWN, Allan:

19-1-1931 – 4-2-2019

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream Resthome, Ashburton on February 4, 2019 after a courageous battle. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara, loved father of Steve and Pauline, Debby and Bill Cabout, adored Grandie of Simon and Aimeé, Sara and Shannon, Sam and Lucy and his two great grandchildren due in April.. Messages to the Gawn family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We would like to thank Radius Millstream for their care of Dad and the many friends he made there. Thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway for making Dad’s final days peaceful.  A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday February 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

STACKHOUSE, John Ross: (JR)

STACKHOUSE, John Ross : (JR)

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton on January 28, 2019. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Wendy. Dearly loved father and father in law of Ross and Vicki, and Tony and Karen. Beloved Grandad of Emma, Lee and Ali, Daniel and Jana, and Billy. Loved great Grandad of Connar. Messages to the Stackhouse family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi Home for their special and patient care of John. A service for John will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 31 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BAIN, Bevan Ernest:

On January 23, 2019 at Rosebank Rest Home Ashburton, surrounded by his wife and children. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Julie for 56 years. Much loved father and father in law of Mark and Robyn, and Justine and Laurence Hanrahan. Treasured grandad of Olivia and Ben; Thomas (Tom), and Jack. Messages to the Bain family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Child Cancer would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Bevan’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday, January 28, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

O’NEILL, Edward Eric: (Eddie) (Flop)

O’NEILL, Edward Eric: (Eddie) (Flop)

 On January 23, 2019 at Terrace View Retirement Village, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Kay. Loved father and father in law of Steven and Amie, Rodney and Kelly. Adored Poppa of Tegan; Ellie, and Blake.

“Will be sadly missed”

Messages to 15 Somerset Grove, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View.

A service to celebrate Eddie’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets on Saturday January 26, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HORTON, Ronald Arthur: (Ron)

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Passed away suddenly at Ashburton Hospital on January 22, 2019. Dearly loved husband of Pauline. Loving stepdad of Tina Smith, Chris Boniface and Chris Wilson. A loved Grandad and loved brother and brother in law of David and Margaret. Messages to 11 Brucefield Avenue, Ashburton 7700. At Ron’s request a private family service will be held.

JOHNSON, Angus Gilmore (Gus)

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Died peacefully at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton on January 19, 2019 surrounded by his family. Aged 87 years. Loving husband of the late Aileen. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Angela, Paul and Sandra, Maryann and Greg and the late Jamie. Much adored grandad of Sam, Emily, and Ruby; and Fynn.

Special thanks to Sue and the wonderful staff of Rosebank Hospital for their special care of Gus. Messages to the Johnson Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service for Gus will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday January 23, commencing at 2.00pm Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SHAW, Owen David McPaul

SHAW, Owen David McPaul:

On January 19, 2019, passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, with his family by his side. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Ngaio. Much loved and cherished father and father in law of Christine and Vince, and David, and Janet. Dearly loved grandad of Bridget, Theresa, and Steven and great grandad of Amy, Holly, and Riley.

“May he rest in peace”                                                                                                                                              Messages to the Shaw Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their love and care of Owen. A celebration of Owen’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday January 22, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

AUSTIN, Malcolm Andrew:

Reg. No. 427409, DFC, 100th  sq  RAF

On January 15, 2019 peacefully at Rosebank Rest home, Ashburton. Surrounded by family. Ten days short of his 97th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey. Much loved father and father in law of Barry and Roylyn, Roger and Kesom, Jill, and Sue and Stephanie and Peter Blackmore (Blenheim). Loved Malcolm of Darran, Lee, and Brent; Mathew, and Charlotte; Lance, Sara, and Felicity and great grandad of his 16 great grandchildren. Messages to the Austin Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to the Rosebank Family for their kindness and seven years of wonderful care of Malcolm. A service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday January 19, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

RAINEY, James Everard: (Jim)

RAINEY, James Everard:  (Jim)

On January 12, 2019 at Radius Millstream Ashburton. Jim died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. In his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Vivienne (Viva). Dearly loved father of Heather Wells and dear friend of Richard. Loved grandfather of Rebecca and Duane Aarts and Lucy Wells and friend of Peter. Loved great grandfather of Harry and Jasper. Dear friend of Denis. Loved father of John (Australia). Special thanks to the Cancer society, our friends and neighbours for all your support during Dads illness. Messages to Rainey family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 16 commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.