GALLAGHER, Grant William Burns: 18 April 1956 – 8 March 2018 peacefully at home, with his family by his side. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Tessa, devoted father of Jasmine, Dean, Garth, and the late Brent. Loved middle son of the late Allan and Shirley. A special member of the extended Gallagher, Jaine and Hayward families and a friend to many.

“You will always be with us”

Garden flowers only please. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

A service to celebrate Grant’s life will be held at his home “Antrim” 363 Anama Valetta Road, R D 8 Ashburton, on Monday March 12 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

VAN DER KROGT, Margaret Katherine: (nee Sullivan) On March 9, 2018 at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully in her 82nd year. She will be greatly missed by her children and their partners Nicola and Trevor Wall, Mitchel and June, Lloyd and Wendy, the late baby Mary, and Tony and Jennifer. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Natalie and the late Arthur Wells, the late Owen and Tina, the late Mervyn and Maureen, Nan and Allan Uden, the late Teddy, Tony and Karen, Melva and Ken Bell and all her nieces and nephews. Fun loving grandmother of Vicky, Nathan, Yarni, Eoin, Darragh, and Mia and great grandmother of Finlay. Together again with Nick van der Krogt, her late parents Ted and Myrtle Sullivan of Temuka and her great friend, the late Jack Dwyer. Marg will be missed by family, her many friends and the staff and volunteers she worked with at the Ashburton St Vinnies shop. Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects to Margaret at her home, 281 Wills Street, Ashburton from 4pm on Sunday the 11th of March with a blessing at 7pm and/or attend her funeral service at The Church of the Holy Name, 58 Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday March 12, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

At Coldstream House, Ashburton. In her 89^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank and loved sister of Bob, and Bill Glasson, Doris Vincent, Patricia Ransom and Freda Horrell (all deceased).Precious and loved Aunt, great Aunt and great great Aunt of her many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at Coldstream House for their loving kindness and care of Maisie. Maisie’s wish was for a private cremation which has been held.

1930 – 2018 passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018 at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Alex, much loved mother of Karen, and Brent, son in law David and Grandmother of David and Pieta. Great Grandmother of Lachlan, Taj, and Oliver, (Perth). Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Nursing Home for the love and care of Dot during her time there. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740. A funeral service for Dot will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Cremation.

Peacefully at Elmswood Hospital, Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, and mother and mother in law of Bernadette and Alistair Lowe, Rosemary, and Kevin Keane, and loved grandma of Caroline, and Vanessa. A loved sister, sister in law and aunt.

“May she rest in Peace”

Special thanks to the staff of AAU and ward 6 Ashburton Hospital, ward 19 Christchurch Hospital and Elmswood Hospital. Messages to the Keane Family C/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life  of Maureen will be held at The Church of the  Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 8, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Wednesday March 7, at 7.00pm.

TAYLOR, Paul Alexander: on February 25, 2018 at Oxford. Loved and respected partner of Justine. Dearly loved father and father in law of Anthony, Hayley and Nick, Paul, Lyam, and Angel. Loved Pop of Chloe, Russell, and Logan; Payton, and Isabelle; Blake, Charlotte-Jayde, and Elyshia-Jayne. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

“Always in our heart”

A service for Paul will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 2 commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

On February 25, 2018. Peacefully at home, Methven, after a short battle with Cancer. Dearly loved wife of Lyell. Loved mother and mother in law of Ben and Chris, and Lee-Ann and Symon Bell. Loved nana Net to Zack and Clay.

Messages to the Shearer Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to Doctors Gayle O’Duffy and Sophie Febery and the District Nurses for their care of Janette. A service for Janette will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Wednesday February 28, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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.