SCOTT, Mary Catherine: On March 9, 2018. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, surrounded by her family. Aged 85 years. Beloved wife of Tony for 56 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Adrienne and Warren Kellow, Louise and Richard McCrea, Chris and Anna, Pete and Kate, and Kieran and Sarah. Cherished Nana of James, Paddy, and Reuben; Brendan, Karaitiana, and Nikora: Ben, Alice, and Lucy: Cora, Ida, and Joseph; and Tessa. Messages to 14/55 Queens Drive, Ashburton 7700. A special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Resthome for the love and care they gave Mary. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mary at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 14, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

BROWN, Noel Frederick: (Brownie) On March 8, 2018. Suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton. Deeply loved husband and soulmate of Jennifer. Loved father and father in law of Corey, Shelley and Lindsay, Daryl and Ursh and Melissa and Will. Much loved Grandad of Charlotte, and Ryan; Breea, Piper, Corbin, Nevaeh, and Malakai; and Blake. Messages to Brown Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Brownie’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 12, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

STACK, Francis Ivan: (Ivan) on March 8, 2018. Suddenly at his home, Ashburton. Aged 79 years. Loved husband of Joy and much loved Dad of Brett and Rebecca, Jodie and Alan and Kirsty and Dave. Much loved Grandad of Lachlan and Jamie. Messages to Stack Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday March 13, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

GALLAGHER, Grant William Burns: 18 April 1956 – 8 March 2018 peacefully at home, with his family by his side. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Tessa, devoted father of Jasmine, Dean, Garth, and the late Brent. Loved middle son of the late Allan and Shirley. A special member of the extended Gallagher, Jaine and Hayward families and a friend to many.

“You will always be with us”

Garden flowers only please. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

A service to celebrate Grant’s life will be held at his home “Antrim” 363 Anama Valetta Road, R D 8 Ashburton, on Monday March 12 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

VAN DER KROGT, Margaret Katherine: (nee Sullivan) On March 9, 2018 at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully in her 82nd year. She will be greatly missed by her children and their partners Nicola and Trevor Wall, Mitchel and June, Lloyd and Wendy, the late baby Mary, and Tony and Jennifer. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Natalie and the late Arthur Wells, the late Owen and Tina, the late Mervyn and Maureen, Nan and Allan Uden, the late Teddy, Tony and Karen, Melva and Ken Bell and all her nieces and nephews. Fun loving grandmother of Vicky, Nathan, Yarni, Eoin, Darragh, and Mia and great grandmother of Finlay. Together again with Nick van der Krogt, her late parents Ted and Myrtle Sullivan of Temuka and her great friend, the late Jack Dwyer. Marg will be missed by family, her many friends and the staff and volunteers she worked with at the Ashburton St Vinnies shop. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects to Margaret at her home, 281 Wills Street, Ashburton from 4pm on Sunday the 11th of March with a blessing at 7pm and/or attend her funeral service at The Church of the Holy Name, 58 Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday March 12, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

At Coldstream House, Ashburton. In her 89^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank and loved sister of Bob, and Bill Glasson, Doris Vincent, Patricia Ransom and Freda Horrell (all deceased).Precious and loved Aunt, great Aunt and great great Aunt of her many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at Coldstream House for their loving kindness and care of Maisie. Maisie’s wish was for a private cremation which has been held.

1930 – 2018 passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018 at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Alex, much loved mother of Karen, and Brent, son in law David and Grandmother of David and Pieta. Great Grandmother of Lachlan, Taj, and Oliver, (Perth). Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Nursing Home for the love and care of Dot during her time there. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740. A funeral service for Dot will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Cremation.

Peacefully at Elmswood Hospital, Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, and mother and mother in law of Bernadette and Alistair Lowe, Rosemary, and Kevin Keane, and loved grandma of Caroline, and Vanessa. A loved sister, sister in law and aunt.

“May she rest in Peace”

Special thanks to the staff of AAU and ward 6 Ashburton Hospital, ward 19 Christchurch Hospital and Elmswood Hospital. Messages to the Keane Family C/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life  of Maureen will be held at The Church of the  Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 8, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Wednesday March 7, at 7.00pm.

TAYLOR, Paul Alexander: on February 25, 2018 at Oxford. Loved and respected partner of Justine. Dearly loved father and father in law of Anthony, Hayley and Nick, Paul, Lyam, and Angel. Loved Pop of Chloe, Russell, and Logan; Payton, and Isabelle; Blake, Charlotte-Jayde, and Elyshia-Jayne. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

“Always in our heart”

A service for Paul will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 2 commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

On February 25, 2018. Peacefully at home, Methven, after a short battle with Cancer. Dearly loved wife of Lyell. Loved mother and mother in law of Ben and Chris, and Lee-Ann and Symon Bell. Loved nana Net to Zack and Clay.

Messages to the Shearer Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to Doctors Gayle O’Duffy and Sophie Febery and the District Nurses for their care of Janette. A service for Janette will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Wednesday February 28, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.