On November 23, 2017 at Ashburton. Loved Aunt of David Johns, Michael and Raewyn Johns, Kevin and Ilene Cunningham, Philip Cunningham and Sue, Jill and Ron Harvey, Raywyn Meredith and Alan, Robyn and Des Robinson, Wayne and Beverley Cumberland, Paul and Carolyn Cunningham, John and Sue Cunningham and families. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Altrusa in memory of Joan would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Thanks to Dr Chris Ryan, St John Ambulance and the wonderful staff at AAU AND Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St Pauls, Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on Friday December 1, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away on November 26, 2017 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In her 95^th  year. Wife of the late Bill and mother and mother in law of Noeline and Doug, (Ashburton) Ken, (Ashburton) and Bev and Van (Red Beach). Grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Messages to 303 Wills Street, Ashburton 7700. A memorial service will be held in Whangarei, date to be advised.

18^th July 1934 to 24^th November 2017. Passed away at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Now resting in peace. Loved husband and companion of Anna. Father and Father-in-law of Joanna and Brent Williamson, Grant and Anthea, Vicky and the late Robert Reith, and Nigel and Jane. Grandad of Courtney, and Todd; Rebecca and William; Amy and Paul Russell; Grace and Jack. Great Grandad of Charlie and Elliot. Messages to 16 Reighton Drive Ashburton 7700. Flowers respectfully declined. A Service for Alan will be held at St. David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday November29, commencing at 1.30. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Coldstream House, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Dorothy and Les Barnes. Loved Uncle of Edward Barnes, Janice and Pat Moore and a loved great Uncle. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Francis’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr, East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 30, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Hinds Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully on November 21, 2017 at Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family.  Loved wife and companion of Hugh.  Mother of Siusann and Ross McDonald, Duncan and Debra, Andrew and Rhonda, and Glenda and Martin Wood. A much loved Gran of her 8 cherished grandchildren.  Messages to the Ross family RD 2, Ashburton 7772.  At Isobel’s request a private family service has been held.

SMITH Kenneth John (Ken) On November 21, 2017.  Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, surrounded by his family.  In his 93^rd year.  Dearly loved and devoted husband of Mary.  Much loved father and father in law of Jillian and Peter George, Christine and Dougal Moore, Richard Smith and Louise Green.  Cherished “Gang” of Nick, Hamish, James, and Tori; Jaclyn, Sam, and Matt; Maddie, and Kate, their partners and families.  Messages to the Smith family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to Presbyterian Support in memory of Ken would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on Monday November 27, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at home. Aged 75 years. Much loved mum and mother in law of Timothy and Adrienne, Greg and Lek, the late Paul, and Tara. and a very much loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Dowdle family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 23, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully, at Christchurch with his family. Aged 79 years, one month short of his 80^th. Loved husband of Marian. Loved father and father in law of Paul, Ann, Linda, Graham and Robyn. Step grandfather of Melisa, and Samantha. Brother in law of Gary and Sue Cameron. Messages to the Muir family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service for Arthur has been held.

WILLIAMS Paul Clifford, On November 17, 2017 at Christchurch. Aged 66 years.  Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Nadine.  Cherished father and father in law of Nathan and Mihaela, Amanda and Kevin, and loved Poppa of Liviu, Andrea, Alex, and Sophie.  Messages to the Williams family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at the Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Friday November 24, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully at TerraceView Retirement Village, Ashburton, with her family. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Fred. Much loved mother and mother in law of Steve and Rowena, and Mark and Loreen, and treasured Nana of Renae, Chani; and Adam, and Bonnie. No flowers by request please but donations to Save the Children in memory of Jenny would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Jackson family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 . A service to celebrate Jenny’s life will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday November 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.