KENNARD, Richard Sydney: (Dick) on April 30, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nan. Loved father and father in law of Colin and Jeanne and Peter and Joss. Loved Grandad of Jane and Darryn, Sara and Jamie, Richard and Jane; and Amanda, and Nick. Loved great Grandad of Zac and Eliza; Yvette and Anna-Beth; and Lucy. Loved brother and brother in law of Darcy and Daphne, Fay and Jack (all Dec’d) and Monica and the late Allan. Messages to Kennard Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday April 7, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

WOODS Mabel Ada. On April 29^th, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness. Aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Norman, and dearly loved mother and mother in law of Stella and the late Murray Morton (Australia), Colleen and Giles Pinfold, Rose and Rick Worthington (Australia, Barry (Baz) and Bea (Australia), Allison and David Davenport (USA). Loving Nan of Shazz, Geoff and Jason; Lauren, Jonathan and Steven; Elysia and Shakirah; Brenna and Locke; James, Wendy and Rachel, also a loved Great Nan of Beth and Jacob; Alina and Evie. Messages to Pinfold’s, RD 8, Ashburton. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mabel’s life will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park St, Ashburton on Tuesday 8^th  May commencing at 10.00am.

FORD: Allan Henry,  On April 22, 2018, passed away peacefully at Ashburton, with his family by his side. Aged 91 years. Much loved husband of the late Betty. Dearly loved father and father in law of Stephen and Roberta, Wayne and Kerry, Grant and Ruth and loved Grandad of Nichola, Michael, and Matthew;  Ryan, and Logan; Daniel, and Tim and all his great grandchildren.

Messages to 12 Country Place, Ashburton 7700. At Allan’s request a private service has been held.

DOODY Paul Alan (Doods) on April 29. 2018 at home, Ashburton. Aged 40 years. After a 7 month courageous battle with Melanoma, that he tragically lost. Lovingly cared for by his soulmate, partner and best friend Lynda Mackenzie. Stepfather and loved mate of Michael, Blake, Lane and their partners. Cherished son of Michael and Pauline Doody and loved brother and brother in law of Lisa and Court and best uncle to Cuzie Dan. Dearly loved nephew of all his Aunts and Uncles and a loved cousin. Thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway, the wonderful Palliative Care team and Oncology at Christchurch and Ashburton for their care of Paul.

“Gone from our sight

But not from our memories

Gone from our touch

But never our hearts”

Messages to C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at the Rakaia Rugby Club Rooms on Friday May 4, commencing at 2.00pm

CUNNEEN: Malcolm Richard, on April 23, 2018 passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Much loved and loving husband of June for 63 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Philippa and Murray Grayburn, Chris and Julie Cunneen, and Janey and Alistair Chapman. Much loved and respected Grandad of Matthew and Marie- Claire, and Sarah  Grayburn; Hayley Cunneen and Rob McGuinness, Sean, and Andrew Cunneen; Emma and Henry Ross, and Tim Chapman. Great Grandad to Ruby and Toby Ross who adored “Their Grandad”

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Now with his parents Eileen and Malcolm “Jerry” Cunneen, his brother Bishop John Cunneen and his sister Millicent Gresham.

“Rest in peace, will be sadly missed”

Messages to Cunneen Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donation to 13 Min, Christchurch Hospital Helipad. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday April 27, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment.

On April 21,  2018.  With heavy hearts we wish to advise that Barry passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 78 years.  Much loved husband of Marlene.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Nicola and Steve, Simon and Judy, and the late Paul.  Loved Grandad of Ella, and Taylah; Ashleigh and Hemi, Courtney, and Sam; and step grandfather of Kent and Tess, Melanie and Steve, Paula and Tristan, and the late James. And loved great Grandad of Piper, Tahliah; Mollie, Payton, Gabriella, Felix; and step great grandfather of  Anabel, Zoe, Robin, Eddie and Rubi.  Messages to the McLauchlan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Mayfield Lions would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday 26 April commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.  Adored and cherished husband  of Shirley for 62 years.  Loving father and father in law of  Barbara and Peter, Vicki and Gary.  Loving Poppa of Louis and Maddison; Jordan and Anna, Josef and Emily, and great GrandPoppa of Lucy. Messages to the Stringer family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flower donations to Gideons would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Blair’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, on Thursday April 26, commencing at 2.00pm.

With deep regret we advise of the sudden passing of John (J.R.) at Ashburton Hospital, in his 88^th year, on 19 April 2018.  Loved husband of the late Noeline.  Father and father in law of Bruce and Rose, Alison and Gavin Fuller, Stuart and Diane, Gary and Barb.  Grandad John of Megan and Joel Freedman (Sydney), Peter and Haley, Lizzy, Jayden, and Liam.  Great Grandad of Philip Freedman.  Messages to the Leonard family       c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Lauriston Memorial Hall,  (Lauriston, Ashburton) on Thursday 26 April, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by a private interment.

On April 14, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. In her 98th year. Loving wife of the late Noel. Loved Mum of Judy and Peter, the late Tony, and Carbus, and Kay and Steve. Precious Nana of Andrew and Carlyle, Melanie and Dean, Hamish and Jo; Jasmine and Blair, and Mona; Bret and Kirstie, and Greg. Loved great Gran of Isabella; Jacob, Poppy, Joseph, and Lulu; Florence; Will, and Benji; Caleb, and Max; Olivia, Ella, Ryley, and Jacob. Messages to the Reddecliffe Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated ad may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Mona’s wonderful life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday April 19, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by Private Interment.

TALBOT: Judith Ann, (Sister Judith Community of the Sacred Name) Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on April 11, 2018. Aged 82 years, professed 39 years. A Requiem Mass for Sister Judith will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday April 14, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.