Peacefully at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of the late Alan. Cherished mother and mother in law of Wayne and Julie, Karl and Coral, Neal and Sharon, and Ivan and Rosie. Much loved Nana all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving sister and sister in law of Digby and the late Joan Abbott, Raymond and Margaret Woolley, and Rosemary and Michael Bartlett. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to 173 Middle Road, Ashburton. Special thanks to all the staff at Rosebank hospital for their special care of Pat. At Pat’s request a private family service has been held.
Funeral Notices
HARVEY Patricia Anne, (Trish) November 4, 2017
Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 61 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Alan. Loved Mum of Michael and partner Emma, and David. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Ken, Doug and Helga and much loved aunty of Stuart and Lana. Messages to 40 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. At Trish’s request a private family service has been held.
EPPS Anne Baird, (nee Murray) November 2, 2017
Peacefully and surrounded by family at Ashburton Hospital on Friday November 3, 2017, her 84th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Don, big sister and sister-in-law to William and the late Betty (Scotland) and sister-in-law to Val and John (England). Mother and mother-in-law to Carl and Sarah, Don and Nicola, Karen and Kevin, Iain and Jill, and Ingrid and Tony. Treasured Granny to Matthew, Mark and Kayla, Joel, Nate, Caitlin and Cameron, Kallum and Lochlan. Much loved aunty and cousin to the Murray, Bousie and Payton families and a cherished friend to the Wouters, Schofield, Allan, Lamont and Cocks families. At Anne’s request, a cremation was held and a family gathering is planned. Messages may be sent to 18 Pinewood Close, RD2, Kaiapoi 7692. In lieu of flowers, please take someone special to you out for lunch and call it Anne’s shout.
FORD Elaine Mary, (nee Smith) November 7, 2017
At Rosebank Hospital Ashburton on Tuesday November 7, 2017. Cherished, deeply loved and devoted wife of Adrian. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Antony and Kathryn, Gary and Penny and Chris and Raechel. Devoted and greatly respected Nanna of Tom, Jack, Roy, Milly, Angus, Oliver, Emma and Harrison. Messages to Ford family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to The Cancer Society or The Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The Family wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks and gratitude the care and support given by the clinical and nursing staff at Ashburton Public Hospital and Rosebank Hospital. A celebration of Elaine’s life of service will be held in St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday November 11, commencing at 11 a.m. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
RUSBRIDGE Audrey Heather Clare, November 6, 2017
Peacefully in her sleep at her home on November 6th, aged 85. Devoted and treasured wife of the late Bob. Dearly loved and loving mother to Paula, Vicki and Mark. Loved mother-in-law of Michael, Ronnie and Katrina. Proud and loving grandmother to Anna & Hayden MacKenzie, Nicholas & Olivia Bollen, Mathew, Jack, Gabriella & Sophia Rusbridge, and adoring great grandmother of, Hunter, Angus and Pippa Mackenzie and Layla & Willow Rusbridge. A very special thanks to all the Access staff who have provided such dignified and loving care for Audrey allowing her to stay in her own home, just as she had wanted. In keeping with Audrey’s wishes a private service is to be held. We would very much love to have you join us to share memories on Wednesday 15th November at 5pm on mums lawn at home. Messages to 51a Connolly Street, Geraldine.
BELL Patricia Claire, (Pat) November 7, 2017
Tragically at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Len. Very much loved and cherished Mum and mother in law of Paul and Deanna, Christopher and Sonia, Symon and Lee-Ann. Amazing and generous Nana of Ashleigh, Kieren, Sophie, and Marshall; Ryan, and Thomas; and Zack, and Clay. Loving sister of Shirley and loved Aunt of all her nieces, nephews and extended family. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 13, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
PHILLIPS Marie Louise, November 6, 2017
At Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Warren. Much loved mother and mother in law of the late Peter, Judy and Jim Barbour, (Christchurch) Darryl and Heather, Sue and Jeff Callaghan, (Christchurch) Bruce and Wendy and a loved Gran of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 104 Company Road, R D 2, Ashburton 7772. A private cremation for Marie has been held and a celebration of her life will be held on Monday November 13, at 104 Company Road, Ashburton commencing at 2.00pm.
CAGUE Gladys Rekia, (nee Denton) (Reky)
CAGUE Gladys Rekia, (Reky) (nee Denton) Quietly passed away at home. Beloved wife of James Cecil “Ces” (dec) dearly loved and loving mother of Karen and Mick (Australia), Carolyn and Kieron (Nelson) and the late Liz. Dearly loved Nana of Mathew, Tamara, Nathan, Nicki, Daniel, Ben, Sam and Jordy and their partners, and loved Great Nana of her 8 great grandchildren. Special friend to Lynne Pattison and Paul Eggers. Much loved sister, and beloved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to 270 Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson 7011.
“Rest in eternal peace Mum, we love you and will miss you dearly.
Forever in our hearts
A private cremation has been held and a graveside service for Reky will be held at the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery, Bremners Road, on Saturday November 11, commencing at 11.00am.
BELL Ian Chauncey, November 4, 2017
Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Julie. Very much loved and admired father and father in law of Candace and Terry Kingsbury, Lizzy, and David and Bridget. Treasured brother and brother in law of Susie and Wayne Hayward, and Rayna and Antonio Martin. Much loved brother in law of Linda, Philip and Diane, Graham and Sarndra, Sandy and Greg and loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to R D 11, Rakaia 7781. A service for Ian will be held at the Rakaia Presbyterian Church, Main South Road, Rakaia on Friday November 10, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment.
REID Athol Menzies, November 3, 2017
At home in Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 76 years. Loved husband and best friend of Gill. Dearly loved father and father in law and friend of Christopher and Melanie, Sonya and Claire, Brent and Deryl, Rindy and Frank, Daz and Lynda, and the late Nathan. Much loved Grandad of Paige; Hannah, and Sophie; Erik, and Bredon; Georgia, and Abbey and great Grandad of Leo. A much loved brother, brother in law and Uncle. Messages to Reid Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations in to Ashburton Palliative care or the Ashburton Hospice in memory of Athol would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to those involved in Aths’ treatment and care during his long illness. A private cremation for Athol has been held and a celebration of his life will take place at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Friday November 10, commencing at 1.30pm.
