On Saturday May 12, 2018 at Ashburton, after a great innings of 89 years.  Father of Brendon and Paletza, Kevin  and Tonee, Trevor and Jane, Allen and Vicki (Hokitika), Rendell and Donna (Perth), Denise and Kevin (Brisbane), Ian and Debbie (Bundaberg), Michael and Debbie (Dunedin), Margaret and Patrick, and his 18 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Hurley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Resthome for their loving care of Neil.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Neil’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday May 16, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MOORE: Robert James, (Bob)

On May 9, 2018. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan and loved father and father in law of Alastair and Madge, (UK) and Barbara (South Africa). Loved Grandad of Rob, (UK) and Julia and Donivan Wick (Auckland). Loved brother and brother in law of the late George, and Nancy and Nola and the late Rod Aubrey. A loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Moore family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 14, commencing at 2.00pm.Followed by private cremation.

DICKSON, Noeline:  (Mumsy)

On May 9, 2018 at Ashburton. In her 95^th year. Loved wife of the late Mo. Loving mother and mother in law of Graeme and Kaye Dickson, Alan and Vinessa Dickson, Shirley and the late Alan Blenkinsopp. Loving Nan to John and Denise Dickson, Julie and Pete Kahukiwa, Wayne and Roberta Dickson, Sharon and Clive Stewart, Graeme and Rochelle Dickson, Shawn Dickson, the late Aubrey Blenkinsopp, and Nicole and Todd Stephens. Loving great Nan to Sheydon, and Alister Dickson; Julie Anne, Orana, and Myer Kahukiwa; Jamie Lee, John, Tomecca, and Andrew Blenkinsopp-Stephens and Esta Anne Stewart. Loving great great Nan to Rory Doolan and Taylee Blenkinsopp-Stephens. Special thanks to the staff at Coldstream House for their love, care and respect for Noeline.

“In our hearts forever”

“May the sun rise up to meet you

and the wind be always at your back

the seas between us

will never keep us apart.

Until we meet again”

Messages to 482 Frasers Road, R D 8, Ashburton 7778. To honour our Mum’s wishes we are holding a private family burial.

SMITH, Shirley Laurel;

On May 6, 2018 peacefully at Cold Stream House, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Fred and Jane Smith. Dearly loved niece of the late Olive. Loved by her close cousins, extended family and friends. Thank you to the staff at Coldstream for their loving care of Shirley. At Shirley’s request a private service has been held.

FORSYTH, Warren Joseph: (Joe)

Died peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, May 1, 2018. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of the late Ruth. Loved brother in law of Ann (Wellington) and a wonderful uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Special friend of Nan Copland (Christchurch). Messages to 24 Turkington Street, Tawa, Wellington 5028. A private graveside service for Joe was held at Ashburton Cemetery on Tuesday May 8, 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:

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:

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 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) (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.