Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with family. In his 94^th year. Loving and cherished husband of the late Pat. Beloved father and mentor of Pam and Phil, John and Kai, and Eunice and Glenn. Loving Granddad of David and Hannah, and Paul and Emily; Sarah, Ben, Amanda, and great Granddad of Katherine; and Oscar, and Hunter. Eldest brother of the late Merle, and Shona. A loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Dear to his many friends.

“You are at peace and will live forever in our hearts and memories”

Messages to Evan’s Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to all involved in caring for Jack.

A celebration of  Jack’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Thursday March 1, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

At his home in Ashburton, after a short illness. Loving husband of the late Pearl, father to Cavan Forde. Brother and brother in law of Les and Helen Wade, the late Velma and Taffy Roberts, and Shona and Ray Davies. Remembered with deep affection by his nieces and nephews Carol and Mike Edwards, Bob Roberts, Greg and Jenny Roberts, Julie and Greg McEwan, Joanne and David Pearson, Tania and Jason Wade and their families.

“A one of a kind hard case whose life story would fill a book.”

Messages to L Wade, C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation has been carried out and a service for Bob will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cnr Cass and Wills Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 2, commencing at 1.00pm.

At Ashburton Hospital. Aged 77 years. Eldest son of the late Thomas and Agnes (Nessie). Loved Dad of Dianne, Callie, and the late Bruce. Father in law of Carl, and Roger.  Loved Grandad of Kallan, Joshua, Brodie, and Kezia; Tayla, Aria, and Kingston and great Grandad of Lachlan. A loved brother, brother in law, uncle, great uncle and friend too many.

“Will be greatly missed by all”

Messages to P O Box 16445, Hornby 8441. Donations to Ranui House in memory of Les would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Les will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre on Tuesday February 27, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully with loved ones, at Terrace View, Ashburton. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gillian. Loving wonderful Dad of Maria and Ross Fowler, (Darfield) Carleen and Tim Hampton, (Adelaide) Donna-Tracey and Steve Cvitan, (WA) Kristine and Rob Marriott, (Ashburton) Kerry and Ben White, (London) and treasured Grandad Chris and Pop of his 9 Grandchildren. A special thankyou to the staff of Terrace View and Palliative Care for their warm and caring support, and to Father Geoff for his kindness. Messages to the Ward Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Kidney Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass to Celebrate Chris’ life will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thompson Street, Tinwald on Friday February 23, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WHYTE Roy Jack (Jack), on February 10, 2018, at Ashburton.  Treasured husband and best friend of Dulc.  Dearly loved Dad of Graeme and Michelle, and Barry.  Respected Grandad ‘Jack’ of Nathan, Simon and Skye, Matt and Aleysia, and Emily.  A loved brother, brother in law, and Uncle, and Godfather to Gaye and Russell.  Messages to the Whyte family c/-  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Ashburton Kidney Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Jack will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 16, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. “Rest My Darling”

GRIFFITHS (nee Goodwin) Ngaire  Agnes, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Sunday February 4, 2018, at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch.  Aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Ivan Griffiths for 52 years.  Cherished and loving Mum and mother in law to Christine and David Janett and devoted and loving Nana to Hamish, Matthew, and Scott.  Loving daughter of the late Walter and Alma Goodwin and sister and sister in law to the late Stanley and Gwen Goodwin, the late Neville and Julie Goodwin, and Alister and Adrienne Goodwin.  A very special aunt, cousin and friend to many.  Special thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital Oncology Ward and Nurse Maude Hospice for their care of Ngaire.  In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Ngaire will be held in the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday February 9, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MCFARLANE, Alistair Fyfe – On February 4, 2018, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue for 50 years. Much loved dad and mate of Andrew. Loved brother and brother in law of Anne and Brian Marsden, and Lorna and the late Ivan McFarlane and their families. Messages to McFarlane family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Alistair will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday February 7, commencing at 1.00pm

MAW, John Robert: (Late of Southbridge) On February 1, 2018 peacefully at Coldstream Housel, Ashburton. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley and loved father and father in law of Darren and Sue. Loved brother and brother in law of Eileen and Les Allen, Kath and Harold Luke, Hazel and Jack Corbett, (all dec) and the late Bert, and Betty. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephew. Messages to Maw family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday February 5, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Cameron Courts, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Diane. Loved father and father in law of Martin and Philippa and Deirdre and Colin. Loved Grandad of James, Aaron, Simon, and Larissa. Loved brother of Alan, Colin, and Helen. Messages to Reid family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service celebrating John’s life will be held at Trinity Church, 25 Hororata  Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel on Friday February 2, commencing at 1.30pm followed  by interment at the Dunsandel Cemetery.

CLEMETT, Neil: Passed away suddenly, at Ashburton Hospital on January 31, 2018 after a short illness.  Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley. Loved father of Wayne and Jenny, Danny and Rebecca, Riki and Marie, Tracey and Lance. Dearly loved grandad of Bonnie, Tenille, Jack, Billy, Holly, Jayden, Jonah, Taylor, Laiana and great grandad of Fynn and Arlo. Messages to Clemett family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service celebrating Neil’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Saturday February 3, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.