Funeral Notices

GOURDIE, Doreen June: May 5, 2018

GOURDIE, Doreen June:

23-06-1927 – 05-05-2018 Sadly June left us to join Dad on Saturday after a long battle. Beloved wife of the late Don. Loving mother, mother in law, Grandma and great Grandma to Elizabeth (deceased) and Jim Carson, Shaun, Rachel and Ben, Nicholas; Claire and John Welch, Eve, Troy and Sigourney, Julia and Eli; Christine and Brian Sandrey, Brendon, Lisa and Lorelei, Kendall and Sarah; Donni Gourdie, Erin and Hayden; Jenni and Fran Futter, Jacqui and Andrew, Aiden, Bella and Phoenix, Michael and Jacq. Messages to 95 Allens Road, Ashburton 7700. Following Mum’s wishes a private funeral has been held.

MACKENZIE, Moira Vincent: May 6, 2018

MACKENZIE, Moira Vincent:

Moira passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. Aged 89 years, after a full and happy life. Moira was a much loved wife of the late Sandy. Most loved and respected mum of Sandra and the late Ken Gray, Francie and Evan Prichard, Wayne and Sandra, Darryl and Michelle. Much loved and cherished Grandma of Sheridan and John, Kathryn and Andrew; Andre and Frances, Melanie and Mark, Dayle and Emma; Emma and Alex; and Jamie. Much loved and special great Gran of Ella, and Sean, Ryan, Connor, Elliott, and wee Arthur.

“We remember a life

so beautifully lived and

a heart so deeply loved.

Sandy and Moira

Together again”

Messages to c/- 12 Church Street, Ashburton 7700. Thank you to Moira’s Rosebank family and friends for their care and support and the Tinwald Medical Centre. A service for Moira will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Thursday May 10, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

PAISLEY, Margaret Jean: May 7, 2018

PAISLEY, Margaret Jean:

Passed away peacefully on May 7, 2018 at Coldstream. Dearly loved wife of the late Ted Paisley. Dearly loved and respected mother and mother in law of Willy and Judy, (Australia) Ted and Wendy, (Tauranga) George and Gerardine, Margaret Anne, (Calgary) the late Elizabeth, Catherine and Darryl Chambers, the late Joseph, and the late David. Treasured Grandma of Michael, and Joseph; Tim; Hannah, and Henry; Andrew and Kristy, Charlotte, and Martin and great Grandma of the late Ryan, and Jasper. Thank you to Princes Court and Coldstream for their loving care and support of Margaret. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton Alzheimer’s would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Margaret will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton  on Friday May 11, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private interment.

EAST, George; May, 2018

EAST, George Arthur:

On May 4, 2018 at Ashburton.

“At peace”

Aged 91 years. Dearly loved soulmate of Doris. Loved father, father in law, grandfather and great grandfather. The family’s request was for a private cremation.

LOGAN, Beverley Eveline: (nee Ormandy) 3, 32018

LOGAN Beverley Eveline: (nee Ormandy) (RNZAF 77659) CPL (W) 18 April 1932 – 3 May 2018

Dearly loved mother of Kath, Marion and Gill. Dearly loved Bebe of Dana and the late Loren. Wife of the late Bill Logan of Windwhistle. Messages to Logan family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Beverley’s request a private service has been held.

TAYLOR, Libby Jane: May 1, 2018

TAYLOR, Libby Jane: On May 1, 2018 at Ashburton. Aged 35 years. After a courageous battle, Libby lost her fight. Dearly loved soul mate of Richard (Dick). Cherished Mum of Isla, Ruby, Tilly, and Maggie-May. Dearly loved daughter of Kevin and Kath Martin, (Pahiatua) and sister, sister in law and Aunty of Todd and Emma, Elsie and Cameron. Much loved daughter in law of Roger and Noelene (Rongotea). A loved sister in law and Aunty of Nigel and Haylee, Susanne and Sonam, Jack, Darci, Ivy, and Beau. Messages to the Taylor Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Libby’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday May 9, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HARRISON Thomas Drayton (Tom)

2nd NZEF( Reg. No 449483)  On April 30, 2018 peacefully at Princes Court, Ashburton. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband for 66 years of the late Kath.  Loved father and father in law of Graeme and Barbara, Kelvin and Lynda (United States), Katrina and Neil, Lorayne and Sheldon, and friend of Mike (Aussie) and Joan (United States).   Much loved grandfather of Tania and Des (Sydney), Michelle and Daniel, and the late Paul; Tommy and Melissa, Greg and Jess, and Jennifer and Bill (all United States); Jessica and Brent, Daniel (Melbourne); Mathew and Kayleigh, Scott and Jayjay.  Much loved great grandfather of Harrison and James; Mia, Hunter, Summer and Autumn (all United States); Kaitlyn and Eloise.  Messages to the Harrison family, c/-  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Methven Care Trust would appreciated and may be left at the service.  Special thanks for the loving care given to Tom by the staff at Methven House and Princes Court during his last years.  A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven on Friday, May 4th commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private interment.

KENNARD: Richard Sydney, April 30, 2018

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, April 29, 2018

WOODS Mabel Ada. On April 29th, 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 8th  May commencing at 10.00am.

FORD: Allan Henry, April 22, 2018

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.