At Ashburton Hospital. Aged 70 Years. Loved son of the late Stan and Alice Dwyer. Loved brother and brother in law of Anne and Garry Ward and Dave and Vivien Dwyer. Loved uncle of  Craig, Tania, Julia, and Brendan; Matthew, and Felicity. Thanks to all who were involved with his care . Messages to 26 Cole Porter Ave, Christchurch 8052. At Graham’s request a private family service has been held.

COBDEN, Donald Henry (Don) on March 22, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Eleven days short of his 80^th . Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce. Loved Dad of Paul and Jody and Grandad of Will, and Emily. Respected step father of Marlene, and Michael and step Grandad of  all his step grandchildren. Loved son of the late Noeline and Val and brother and brother in law of Colleen and the late Arnold Hands, Barbara and the late Stewart Robinson, friend of Ron, Keith and Heather Cobden, (Kaiapoi) Christine and Tony Robin and respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Cobden Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Friend of the Heart Foundation, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Don will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday March 29 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

RALSTON, Glenn Andrew: on March 21, 2018. It is with broken hearts that we bring the devastating news of the loss of Glenn.  Taken to soon.  Glenn was passionate and ambitious in everything he did.  He will leave a huge hole in the lives of so many.  Glenn leaves behind his soulmate and wife, Keri and was a very proud dad to Bailey (7) and Justin (4).  Son and best mate of Percy and Heather, sparing partner of sister Karen and her family Gerrad, Scott and Alice.  Special son in law of Keith and Connie Jones (Canada) plus bro Davey.  In lieu of flowers a give-a-little page has been set up for his children in Glenn’s name. Messages to Ralston family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation for Glenn will be held followed by a Memorial Service at the Hotel Ashburton.  Racecourse Road, on Monday March 26 commencing at 1.00pm.

GRIGG, Reta Eleanor: On March 20, 2018. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton surrounded by her family. Aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Colan. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Eleanor and Bob O’Reilly, Eldred and Elizabeth, Valmai and Paul Lamb, Colan and Wendy. Adored Nana G of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Grigg family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Reta’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday March 23, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KELLY, Phyllis Rosemary: on March 20, 2018 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Wife of Allen. Dearly loved Mum of Jan and John Cockburn, the late Rusty, Mike and Jane, Ritchie and Shilla and Chris. Gran of Ben, Kelli, Ryan, and Kurt; Marc and Angela, Sam and Arna, Will, and Finn; Shinade and Ben, and Zeak. Great Gran of Jamie, and the late Luke; and Olivia, and Archie. Messages to Kelly family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A service to celebrate Phyl’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 23, commencing at 11.00. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KNIGHT, Joyce Mary: (nee Parfitt) 11/09/26 – 13/03/18 passed away very peacefully. Much loved wife of the late Leonard Knight. Much loved and respected mother, mother-in-law and friend of Ray and Jenny, Alison and Gary Stirling, Jon and Maria and Lyndon. A loved and much admired Nana of Christopher and Sarah, and Claire Stirling, Dane and Brittany Knight and Nanoo of great grand-daughter Alice. Treasured Aunt and great Aunt to her nieces and nephews and their respective families. Also friend to Tim and Jonny Gray and their families. Messages to 70A Middle Road, Ashburton 7700. Flowers respectfully declined. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff and the residents at Radius Millstream for the care, attention and the love shown to Joyce during her time there. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to St John’s and the incredibly dedicated teams of Doctors and Nurses at the AAU and particularly Ward 1 for their outstanding level of care and compassion shown to our dear Mother. At Joyce’s request a private funeral has been held.

BRASSETT, Fay Evelyn: On March 13, 2018 passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Loved mother and mother in law of Helen and Jim, Jill, Dianne and John, Judith and Bill, Errol and Karen, and Ian and Regi. Much loved Granny of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Brassett Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Fay’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 15, commencing at 11.00am.

STOCKDALE, Marjorie Alma:(Formerly of Ashburton and Methven) Sadly, passed away on March 11, 2018 at Brisbane after a short illness. In her 94^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Loving sister to Ngarie. Adored mother of Terry and Lynn, (Christchurch) Chris and Neville, (Brisbane) and Wayne and Heather (Wakefield). Loved Nana and great Nanny to all her grandchildren. Messages to Stockdale family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request. A graveside service for Marjorie will be held at the Methven Cemetery on Wednesday April 11, commencing at 11.00am.

“At rest now with Ken”

MCKENZIE, Beatrice Claire: (Claire) on March 8, 2018 at Methven House, Methven. Beloved youngest daughter of the late Betty and Jack. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Alisdair and Jan McKenzie, (Wellington) Sue and Kerry Jackson, (Methven) and Fiona Martin (Methven). Loved Auntie of Emma, Caroline, and Tim and Cath;

Richard and Scott. Great aunt of Alice and Talen. Special friend of Sandra, Susie and Wendy. Greatful thanks to Wendy Blackwell, Methven House and Methven Medical Centre for their loving care of Claire. Messages to 43 Allen Street, Methven. At Claire’s request a private service has been held.

CHILTON, Amy Louise: on March 10, 2018 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. In her 93^rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie. Much loved mother of Margaret and the late Lester Digby, Pamela and Randall Feutz, Russell and Margery, and Janet. Loved grandmother of Lynette and James, Bruce and Catherine, Rosemary and Reuben and the late Michael; Jason and Melanie, Rachael and Justin, Gregory and Priscilla, and Nicholas; Richard and Katie, David and Nicola, Jonathan and Anna, Katie, and her ten great grandchildren. Messages to Chilton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Amy’s funeral will leave St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 15, after a service commencing at 2.00pm for the RSA Section of the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.