GRIGG, Reta Eleanor: On March 20, 2018. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton surrounded by her family. Aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Colan. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Eleanor and Bob O’Reilly, Eldred and Elizabeth, Valmai and Paul Lamb, Colan and Wendy. Adored Nana G of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Grigg family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Reta’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday March 23, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KELLY, Phyllis Rosemary: on March 20, 2018 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Wife of Allen. Dearly loved Mum of Jan and John Cockburn, the late Rusty, Mike and Jane, Ritchie and Shilla and Chris. Gran of Ben, Kelli, Ryan, and Kurt; Marc and Angela, Sam and Arna, Will, and Finn; Shinade and Ben, and Zeak. Great Gran of Jamie, and the late Luke; and Olivia, and Archie. Messages to Kelly family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A service to celebrate Phyl’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 23, commencing at 11.00. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KNIGHT, Joyce Mary: (nee Parfitt) 11/09/26 – 13/03/18 passed away very peacefully. Much loved wife of the late Leonard Knight. Much loved and respected mother, mother-in-law and friend of Ray and Jenny, Alison and Gary Stirling, Jon and Maria and Lyndon. A loved and much admired Nana of Christopher and Sarah, and Claire Stirling, Dane and Brittany Knight and Nanoo of great grand-daughter Alice. Treasured Aunt and great Aunt to her nieces and nephews and their respective families. Also friend to Tim and Jonny Gray and their families. Messages to 70A Middle Road, Ashburton 7700. Flowers respectfully declined. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff and the residents at Radius Millstream for the care, attention and the love shown to Joyce during her time there. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to St John’s and the incredibly dedicated teams of Doctors and Nurses at the AAU and particularly Ward 1 for their outstanding level of care and compassion shown to our dear Mother. At Joyce’s request a private funeral has been held.

BRASSETT, Fay Evelyn: On March 13, 2018 passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Loved mother and mother in law of Helen and Jim, Jill, Dianne and John, Judith and Bill, Errol and Karen, and Ian and Regi. Much loved Granny of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Brassett Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Fay’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 15, commencing at 11.00am.

STOCKDALE, Marjorie Alma:(Formerly of Ashburton and Methven) Sadly, passed away on March 11, 2018 at Brisbane after a short illness. In her 94^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Loving sister to Ngarie. Adored mother of Terry and Lynn, (Christchurch) Chris and Neville, (Brisbane) and Wayne and Heather (Wakefield). Loved Nana and great Nanny to all her grandchildren. Messages to Stockdale family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request. A graveside service for Marjorie will be held at the Methven Cemetery on Wednesday April 11, commencing at 11.00am.

“At rest now with Ken”

MCKENZIE, Beatrice Claire: (Claire) on March 8, 2018 at Methven House, Methven. Beloved youngest daughter of the late Betty and Jack. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Alisdair and Jan McKenzie, (Wellington) Sue and Kerry Jackson, (Methven) and Fiona Martin (Methven). Loved Auntie of Emma, Caroline, and Tim and Cath;

Richard and Scott. Great aunt of Alice and Talen. Special friend of Sandra, Susie and Wendy. Greatful thanks to Wendy Blackwell, Methven House and Methven Medical Centre for their loving care of Claire. Messages to 43 Allen Street, Methven. At Claire’s request a private service has been held.

CHILTON, Amy Louise: on March 10, 2018 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. In her 93^rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie. Much loved mother of Margaret and the late Lester Digby, Pamela and Randall Feutz, Russell and Margery, and Janet. Loved grandmother of Lynette and James, Bruce and Catherine, Rosemary and Reuben and the late Michael; Jason and Melanie, Rachael and Justin, Gregory and Priscilla, and Nicholas; Richard and Katie, David and Nicola, Jonathan and Anna, Katie, and her ten great grandchildren. Messages to Chilton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Amy’s funeral will leave St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 15, after a service commencing at 2.00pm for the RSA Section of the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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.