JACKSON, Frederick Steven (Fred) – On December 18, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home,  Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jenny. Much loved father and father in law of Steve and Rowena, and Mark and Loreen, and treasured Grandad of Renae, Chani;  Adam, and Bonnie. Messages to the Jackson family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 . A Memorial  service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 22, commencing at 10.30am.

GILES, Dawn Eiley:

On December 17, 2018 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 87 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Trevor. Loving Mum of Darryn and Tracey, Pip and Michael and loved Nannie and Gran of Jacob, and Lewis; Seth, Lydia, and Shantelle and her special family members Joni, Tom, Shelley and Corey. Loved sister of Shirley Franks (Tasmania) the late Eunice, and the late Trevor.

“Safe in our Saviours arms”

Messages to Giles Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday December 22, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HUTT, Daphne Adele: (Adele)

It is with extreme sadness that Adele’s family announce her sudden passing on December 10, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, with family by her side. Much loved wife of the late Gordon. Wonderful loved respected mother of Christine, and Garry and their partners Bill, and Lynn.  Treasured Nana of Emily, and Kelly and Maria, Zane, and Nina. Great Nana of Austin and Eevee and Brynn, Will, and Hunter. “At Peace”  Messages to the Hutt family c/- P.O. Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Adele life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street,  Ashburton on Thursday 13 December, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lane Cemetery.

THORNE, Eunice Ariel Pearl: (Ariel)

On December 5, 2018 at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late Harold. Loved Mother and mother in law of Lindsay Prentice, Douglas and Jan, Timothy and Sally and loved Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to the caregivers at Coldstream Lifecare. A service to celebrate Ariel’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday December 12, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

MCLEOD, Roderick Donald; (Rod)

On December 7, 2018 passed away peacefully in the loving care of Waihi Lodge Care Centre Geraldine and his family, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Natalie, loved father and father in law of Don and Mary; Chris, Helen, and Vicky; Alasdair and Juliet; the late Quentin; Tim and the late Vicky; Special Grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Waihi Lodge Care Centre for all the care given to Rod over the years. Messages to McLeod family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Rod donations to Waihi Lodge Care Centre would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Rod’s life is to be held in St Andrews Church, Cox Street, Geraldine on Wednesday December 12 commencing at 11.00am and thereafter to the Cracroft Cemetery

CHAMBERS, Irene Florence:

On December 2, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved wife of the late Ron. Loved mum of the Late Gary, Alan and Jackie, Lester and Lisa, and Brian and Angela. Much loved Grandma of Ashton, Alicia, Brooke, Bailey, and Jared and her great grandchildren. Messages to Chambers Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton 7700 on Monday December 10, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

TAYLOR, Eva Alice:

On November 30, 2018 at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 100 Years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Mother and mother in law of the late Judith and Rangi Kamo, the late Leslie, Denise and Cliff Wells, and the late Robert, also Nana to Sharron; Robyn, and Kathryn; Norma, and Tanya; and their families. Messages to 3 Ascot Place, Ashburton 7700. Many thanks for the loving care from all the staff at Rosebank, especially Debbie who went that extra mile for her.  Mum’s wishes were to be privately cremated and her ashes to be placed with Dad at the Harewood Road Crematorium.

HOOPER, John Kenneth: (Ossie)

On November 29, 2018. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved and amazing husband of Juliet. Loving father and father in law of John and Karen, Grant, Mick and Jane, and Lyndsay and Kevin McCosker. Adored Grandad of Kirsten, and Jacqui; Brionny, Jordan, and Lucas; Rose, Tessa, and Lydia and great Grandad of George, Myka, Charlie, and Mack. Messages to the Hooper family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service celebrating Ossie’s life will be held St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday December 4, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by private family interment.

ELLIS, John Hoult Campbell: (Cam)

On November 28, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Valerie. Much loved father and father in law of Vivienne, (Christchurch) Barbara and Harold, (Canada) and loved Grandad of Rebecca, Graham and Julia. Loved brother of Cynthia (Auckalnd). Messages to the Ellis family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to all the staff at Terrace View Retirement Village for their care and Kindness. A service to farewell Cam will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton, on Thursday December 6, commencing at 1.30pm. Thereafter a private family interment.

“Those we love don’t go away

They walk beside us every day.

Unseen unheard but always near;

Still loved, still missed and very dear.”

RITCHIE, Carolyn Eileen:

Passed away peacefully, on November 28, 2018 in Ashburton. Aged 71 years. Loved Mum of Tanyia and Ritchie, Christopher and Selena, Nicholas and Annabel, Natasha and Nick, Stefan and Mieke, Richard and Greer, Ashley and Jess, Nana of Eilish, Alexandra, Jesikah, and Lochlan; Bryony, Keeley, and Maeve; Maya, Quinn, and Emma; Hunter, Charlie, Isobel, and Toby; Maddie, Maddox, and Eliza; and great Nana to Mason. Messages to the Brooks/ Ritchie family,

P O Box 472, Ashburton 4470. Donations to Radius Millstream would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to the staff of Millstream for their care of Mum. Carolyn’s funeral service will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 3, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.