Funeral Notices

SMYTH Elwyn Mae: On January 20, 2018

SMYTH, Elwyn Mae – On 20th 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 24th January 2018 at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCNABB Elmer Charles: On January 21, 2018

McNABB Elmer Charles, on January 21, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, in his 88th 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.

DWAN Shirley Anne (Anne): January 18, 2018

Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, in her 75th 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.

WILSON Margaret Ellen, January 13, 2018

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) January 10 2018

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.

VISSER THERESA ELIZABETH on January 18 2018

VISSER, Theresa Elizabeth (Tess) On January 12, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Gillian, Paul and Leigh, Philip, Joanne and Grant and loved Nana and “Tess” of Danielle, Candice and Andrew; Gerrad and Michelle, Bejay and Satu, Isaac and Jennifer, Ben, and the late Caleb; Lori-Jean, Jessica, and Rebecca;  the late Melissa and loved great grandmother of Kaspian. A dearly loved sister, sister in law and Auntie.Messages to Visser family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Theresa’s sisters and the staff of Rosebank for their continued loving care of our Mum. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Tess’ life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday January 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MORRIS Graham Roderick (Doc) January 2, 2018

MORRIS Graham Roderick (Doc), On January 2nd, 2018 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 76 years.  Loved son of the late Essie and Alec.  Loved brother and brother in law of  Ellen-Mary and Allan Butland, and the late Gwen.  Loved Uncle of John and Marina, and Paul and Meg, and loved great Uncle of Kelsey, and Jacob; Joe, and Hebe.  Messages to the Morris family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Doc’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday January 5, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

PRENDERGAST Lucy On December 29, 2017

PRENDERGAST Lucy Ellen: Passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 90 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Dominic.  Loved mother and mother in law of Maria and Gary, Paul (deceased) and Marie, Gerard and Helen, Brendan (Jimmy), and the late Michael, Philip, Shane, and Mark.  Much loved Nana of James, Kama, Karis, and Yasmin and loved great Nana of Lucy, and Piper.  Messages to the Prendergast family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to St Vincent de Paul would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Lucy will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday January 4, 2018 commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church Wednesday evening commencing at 7.00pm.