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.

MARSHALL: John William, on April 9, 2018 at Ashburton. John passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann, and loved Dad, Grandad and father in law of Andrew, Samuel, Monica, and Sarah; Simon, Julia, Oliver, Zachary, and Leo; Michael, Jan, Bianca, and Lucia. Messages to Marshall Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to Dementia Canterbury and St John Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the nurses of Ward 1who cared for John over the last month. Your love and support has been greatly appreciated. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday April 16 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private  interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.

LUDEMANN, Valmai Joyce (nee Buick)  Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Ashburton Hospital on April 9, 2018 in her 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie for 73 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Jennifer Read, Ray (Deceased), and Helen, Francie and Charles Carr, Murray, and Ian and Jill. Loved Grandma and great Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren . Messages to the Ludemann Family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   Donations to the 13 Minute  Christchurch Hospital Helipad would be much appreciated and can be left at the service. Special thanks to the Ward 1 Doctors and Nurses for their care of Valmai.  A service for Valmai will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday 13^th April, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at home, Ashburton. Aged 55 years. Husband and best friend of Debbie and best mate and dad of Jason and Arlene, Paul and Tom, Emily and Jake the late Ethan, and Pippi dog. Best grandad of Eliza, Phoebe, Ryleigh, Hunter, and Sophie dog. Special thanks to the District Nurses, Dr Wootton, and the Palliative Care Team.  Messages to the Middleton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society and Hospice Mid Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 12, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.