Unexpectedly at Ashburton. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Andrew. Loved mother and mother in law of Samuel and Sarah, Matthew and Tegan and loved Granny of Maddie, Anastasia, and Camille; Darcy, Gilbert, and Cedar. Messages to McCully family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Annette’s life  will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday, January 31st, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.

12 -7-1931 – 22-1-2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Arthur at Radius Millstream, Ashburton after a brief illness. Much loved husband and good shepherd of Joan. Loved and respected father and father in law of Deirdre and Kelvin and the Peter Curd, Dr Kate Richardson and Doug, Rose and Bruce Leonard, and Trish and Omar Palov. Arthur was a much loved grandad and great grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Much loved brother of Edna and the late Willie, the late Alice and Ken Keen, the late Linda and Keith McKenzie and the late Allan and Maureen. Brother in law to John and the late Maude, David and Jennifer, Marina and Ken Pomeroy, Stan and the late Claire Kennedy, also the late Betty and Ron Matchett and the late Doug and Marion Kennedy. Loved and respected uncle of his nieces and nephews, the Bridge Club Family, trusted workmate of all those at Winslow Farms and mustering mate and loved friend of the Simpson family, Mt Hay Station, Lake Tekapo. Grateful thanks to the caring staff at Radius Millstream who looked after Arthur during his brief illness, especially Jan, Shibu, Esther, Albert, Anna and Grace. Thank you also to the team at the Nelson Building Society, especially Amanda. Messages to Maude Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of Flowers donations to Riding for the Disabled, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Arthur’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Saturday January 27, commencing at 3.00pm.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved wife of George, and Norman Lamb (dec). Loved mother and mother in law of Janice and Wayne Murta, Colin and Sue Lamb, Roger Lamb, (dec) Nigel Lamb, and Elizabeth Drever (dec).Grandmother of Dean, and Justin;  Lee and Karleen, Wayne and Sharlene, Rebecca and Dave, and Rachel (Dec); and Daniel, and Kurt. Great grandmother of Jesse, Alex, and Lachlan; Savannah, Mikayla, Aleisha, and Jordyn; Taylor, and Jess; Alexander, Finlay, and Henry. Messages to 36c Burnett Street, Ashburton 7700. At Mavis’ request a private funeral has been held.

SMYTH, Elwyn Mae – On 20^th January 2018, peacefully at Terrace View, Ashburton.  Aged 74 years.  Dearly loved wife of Donald.  Loving mother and mother-in-law of Todd and Julie, and Jenny and Skip Muir.  Treasured Nana of Ella and Isaac, and Georgia, Caitlin, Daniel and Olivia.  Loved sister and sister-in-law of Don and Isobel Roberts, Margaret and Neil Smith, Shirley Jones and Alister Smyth.  Messages to Smyth Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ostomy Society would be appreciated.  A service for Elwyn will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allenton on Wednesday 24^th January 2018 at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

McNABB Elmer Charles, on January 21, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, in his 88^th year.  Loved husband of Eileen.  Loved father of Ian, and the late Craig, father in law of Kay and Grandad of Hannah, and Ben. Special thanks to Coldstream Retirement Village, and Ashburton Hospital.  Messages to 1/47 Burnett Street, Ashburton or 22 Rob Roy Lane, Wanaka.  No flowers please. At Elmers request a private cremation has been held.

Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, in her 75^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Mum to Nicky and Michael, Geoff and Jane, (Australia) and Wendy. Much loved Nana of Emma, Charlotte, and Amy; Thomas, and Nicholas; and Sinead. Loved daughter of the late Tom and Olive Thomas and sister and sister in law of the late Bob and Ann, Peter and Ruth, David and Joan and a much loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to C/- P O Box 3018, Timaru 7943.A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 22, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private family interment.

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton after a short illness. Aged 83 years. Loved wife and friend of the late Colin and loved mother and mother in law of Barbara and Barry Wackwitz and Kate and Mike Wilwert. Cherished special Gran to Alice, and Nicholas Wackwitz. Loved and dearly missed big sister and sister in law to the late Ian, and Lois McCormick, the late David, and Margaret McCormick. Sister in law of Betty Wilson. Cherished aunt to her many Nephews and nieces. Sadly missed by her many friends. Messages to c/- 20 Jackson Street, Methven 7730. Donations to Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to her “Methven Angels” who cared for her so well at home and to the wonderful staff at Radius Millstream who looked after her with love and care in her last weeks. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Methven Rugby Club rooms, Methven Chertsy Road, Methven on Thursday January 18, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

GREYGOOSE, Robert John (John) – On January 10, 2018, suddenly at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 83 years. Loved brother of the late Lorna, Doreen, Nancy, and the late James. Respected brother in law of Eric, Reg, Ross and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Greygoose family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thank you to the staff at Coldstream House for their wonderful care of John. A private cremation for John has been held.

KNIGHT, Brian Robert – On December 29, 2017 at Ashburton. Loved son of the late Mollie Moore. Brother and brother in law of the late Joan and Cyril Gibbons and Uncle of Suzanne, and Nigel. A private burial for Brian has been held.

MCINTOSH Gordon Lyle, On January 8, 2018 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Husband of Dot and father and father in law of Graham and Tere, Norman, Ken, and Denise and John McCallum and their families. A private cremation has been held.