At Princes Court Resthome, Ashburton. Aged  86  years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Maxine and Graeme Chapman, Allison and Neville Chaney, Glenys and Greg Carr, and Alan and Debra. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Body family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the carers and staff at Princes Court Resthome. Donations to the Ashburton branch of the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 151 Thomson Street, Ashburton on Wednesday October 4, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At St John of God Hospital, Christchurch. Surrounded by his loving family. Aged 59 years. Dearly loved Dad of Sam, and Nic. Treasured friend of Gina. Loved youngest son of the late Hughie and Ivy McLay. Loved brother, brother in law and Uncle of Margaret and Donald, and Richard and Gemma McCaw, and Jo and Sam Spencer-Bower; John and Faith, Andrew and Anna, and James McLay. Dearly loved friend of the Bensdorp family. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John of God Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thank you to the staff at St John of God Hospital for their loving care of Pete over the last eight years. A service to celebrate Pete’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday October 4, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Suddenly on Monday September 25, 2017 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged in his 38^th year. Most dearly loved and loving second son of Gavin and Annette, loved brother and best mate to Chris and Katie and fun loving uncle to Charlie and James. Loved grandson of Henry and the late Ngaire Hunt and Margaret and the late Gordon Childs. A loving nephew, cousin and friend to the Hunt and Childs Families. Devoted master of “Boy and Alice”. Messages to Hunt family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request. A service to celebrate Daniel’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton, on Friday September 29, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away suddenly at home, Rakaia. Much loved wife and soul mate of David. Cherished Mum of Lena, Raquel, Tash, Tony, Casey, Baillie, Paige and all their extended families. Dearly loved daughter of Pauline and Douglas Wanhalla. Messages to Kerr family C/- 102 Rolleston Street, Rakaia 7710. Deidre will be at home until Friday morning. This will be followed by a private family service and cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

McKIBBIN John Fowler, on Saturday 23^rd September 2017 (Suddenly).  Very dearly loved husband of Judith (nee Rowe).  Dearly loved father of Keryn, the late Tony, Nicola, Darryl, the late Leon, and Melanie.  Father in law of Mervyn (Australia), and special friend of Michael Mably.  Much loved Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren; too many to name but truly loved.  John was in his 83^rd year and a month shy of 60 years married. Messages to 40 Friendship Lane, Ashburton.  At John’s request a private family service will be held. Friends are welcome to join the family in the Linton Lounge, at the R.S.A, on Wednesday 27^th  September, at 3.00pm for afternoon tea to celebrate John’s life.

Suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family and loved ones by his side. Aged 57 years. Loving father of Matilda. Loved son of Jeanette and late Ian. Loving brother and brother in law of Maree and Colin, Lee- Anne and Norman Stewart, Kathryn and Alan, and Richard and Dorothy. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages 364 Rawles Crossing Road, RD1 Ashburton 7771. A funeral service to celebrate Mark’s life will be held at the Ashburton Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Thursday September 21, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

“One of the Rangitata,  McNabs”  It is with a heavy heart that we let you know that our lovely Dorothy passed away peacefully at home at Cedar Grove, Seafield Road, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family. On Friday 15 September 2017. She fought a courageous battle until the end. Our beautiful “Rose Lady” of Cedar Grove. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Walter for 60 years. Adored and cherished mother and mother in law of Wendy, Cynthia and Andy Ford, Stephen, and Diana and Warwick Small. Dearly loved grandma of Lynette and Barbara, Lydia and Elise, Josh and Daniel and great grandmother of Matthew. Dearly loved daughter of the late Daniel and Priscilla McNab and loved sister and sister in law of the late Hughie and Moira McNab and the late Bruce and Jean McNab and the late Edward (Ned) McNab. Loved aunt of Tony McNab, Trish and Chris Doherty, Maureen McNab, Kevin and Erin McNab, Terry McNab, Jillian McNab, and Paul and Marcia McNab.

Eternal Rest

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

And let perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen

Messages to 740 Seafield Road, RD 7, Ashburton 7777. A Requiem Mass for Dorothy will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street,  Ashburton on Friday 22 September commencing at 10.30am followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Val died very peacefully on Tuesday September 12, 2017 at Ashburton, with her daughters by her side, in the loving care of Coldstream House. She was the loved wife of the late Jim, adored Mum of Julie and Cindi, mother in law of Frank, and cherished Granny of Rachel, Oliver, and Jacob. Messages to Holt family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with Val’s wishes, a private service has been held to celebrate and remember her life.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Beloved husband and Soul mate of June Fergus (nee Sellars). Cherished father of Robyn and David Neeson (Carew) and Mark and Raylene Fergus (Blenhiem). Beloved grandfather of Frances, and Heather. Loved uncle by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to C/- R & D Neeson, R D 5, Ashburton 7775. A special thankyou to the staff at Terrace View for their loving care of Ray. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Terrace View Retirement Village, 37 Carters Terrace, Ashburton, on Monday September 18, commecing at 3.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Geoff and loved mother of Susan and the late Geoff Maddison, Phil and Bob MacGregor and Jo Geering. Loved Nana of Tim and Maureen, Rob, Jeremy, Becky and Andy; Amy and all her great grandchildren. The family would like to personally thank Radius Millstream and Hospice Mid Canterbury for all their support and care. Messages to 19 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. Donations to Hospice Mid Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Agnes’ life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday September 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery