On October 26, 2018, aged 47 years. Peacefully after a short but courageous battle surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Much loved son of Jim McQueen and Carol.  Beloved brother and brother in law of Sheryl and Tony Coster.  Much adored Uncle (Matey) of Jamie (Tid) and Sam (Boogie).  Special mate of Jimmy (Jimbo) McAndrew.  Loved by all his Uncles, Aunties and cousins.  Special work colleague of all his REL family. Special playmate of Toby, Monty and Oscar.  Rob will be deeply missed by us all.  Special thanks to Ward One Ashburton Hospital for their care and compassion for Rob.  Messages to 15 Dunford Street, Rakaia 7710. Rob’s Funeral Service will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Wednesday October 31, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On October 23, 2018. Passed away peacefully, in Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Barbara. Cherished father and father in law of Sarah and Kendall, Laura and Nigel, Emma and Luke, James and Chloe and ‘Grandad Bernie’ of Rupert, and Tilly; Angus, and Margot; and Harry. Messages to the Davidson family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Bernie’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Monday October 29, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of our beautiful Dawn Marie, surrounded by those who adored her. The loving daughter of Trevor and Judith, loving partner to Chris, devoted Mother to Jason and Lance. Special friend to Jess, Linda, Ken, Michelle, John, Matthew, Nathan and their children Kaitlyn, Hollie, Jenson, Bodhi, and Dallis. Amazing sister and sister in law to Stephen and Donna, Warrick and Kate. Special Aunty to Morgan and Sarah, Max and Hayden. Many thanks to the staff of Ward One, Ashburton hospital for their care and support in Dawns final days. Out of respect for Dawns wishes she will be cremated and a celebration of her life will be announced in the coming weeks.

Now at peace, fly high our angel.

On October 12, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Chloe. Loved father and father in law of Ken, Gail and Peter Midgley, Ross and Judith and much loved Grandad of Sarah and Thomas Mead, and Rebecca Midgley; Zachary and Aimee, and Tyrone Edgar. Messages to the Edgar Family, P O Box 2292, Christchurch 8140. At Donald’s request a private family service has been held.

On October 15, 2018 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynda. Much loved father and father in law of Christina and Glen, and Anne- Maree. Adored Poppy of Samantha, Damian, Phoenix, Lachie, and Hunter. Loved brother of Monica, Jan, and Lyn. Messages to the Russell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 18, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully in her 92nd year, with family by her side, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Dearly loved wife of the late Norman Thomas, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Lettie, Graham and Jane, Elizabeth and John, and Grandma to her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Thomas Family C/- 500 Swamp  Road,  R D 5, Ashburton 7775. Special mention to Dr Katie Williamson and the staff at Radius Millsteam for their care of Hazel.  In keeping with Hazel’s wishes a private funeral was held on Saturday 13 October.

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of John on Friday October 5, 2018. John passed away at home in Hororata, aged 86. John was the beloved husband and soulmate of Jan, treasured and devoted Dad and father in law of Carol and Ross Chalmers, Colleen and Geoff Scott (Waitahuna) and dearly loved grandad and mentor to Kelly, Gregory, Kimberley, Sam, and Aidan. Messages to J Tate, 449 Hororata Road, R D 2, Darfield 7572. A special thank you to Bernard Egan, Dr Cox, St John Ambulance Service, Darfield Fire Brigade, Constable Hamish Caird and Paterson’s Funeral Services for their wonderful care of John.

“If tears could build a stairway,

And memories a lane,

I’d walk right up to heaven

And bring you home again”

On October 11, 2018. Suddenly at home Bankside, Rakaia. Would have been two on Friday 19, October. Treasured little man of Maria and Clint. Adored wee brother of Coby, Caitlin, and twin brother of Cameron. Cherished grandson of Kathy and Wellsy and the late Quentin Forward, Denise Monk and Maurice Jordan and the late Ron Monk. Loved nephew of Daniel and Chris, Kylie, Elesha and their families. Messages to the Jordan Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for JJ will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Tuesday October 16, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

On October 8, 2018. Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Marie. Loved father, father in law and Nev of Paul and Debbs, Katie and Chris, Sean, and Jack, and Rosemary; Jane and Willem, and Josh, and Cameron van Mierlo: Lynn and Stu; and great grandad Nev of Emily and Ryan. Loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Gordon, Eric and Noeline,  (all deceased) Winsome and the late Feije, Linda and Selwyn, (both deceased) the late Ngaire, and Rex. Brother in law of the late Colin, and Ettie, Dulcie and the late Bernie, Alisa and the late Robin and their families. Messages to Adams Family 24 Jordan Avenue, Ashburton 7700. A special thank you to Ashburton St John and the staff at AAU Ashburton Hospital and Christchurch Public Hospital. At Neville’s request a private cremation has been held.

On October 6, 2018 at Christchurch ICU, surrounded by family, after a short illness.  Loved youngest daughter of the late Erma and Sidney Sewell.  Loved sister of Brenda Rendall (Dunedin), Allan Sewell (Rolleston) and the late Roger Sewell (Aust).  Loved Aunty of Bruce Rendall and Rachel Ducker (Christchurch), Martin and Helen Rendall (Alexandra), Katrina Moore (Christchurch), and Paula and Jason Clark (Cromwell).  Loved and supported by Murray for 14 years.  Messages to c/- 165 Trevors Road, Ashburton 7700.  A t Carol’s request a private cremation has been held.  A family Memorial will be held at a later date.