Suddenly at his home in Ashburton. Much loved husband and best friend of Sue. Cherished father and father in law of Rob and Janette, Lynley and James Procter, and Jane and Phil Eastwood (Australia). Adored Poppy to Alex, and Greer; Hamish, Jeremy, and Penny;  and Ruby, and Lily. Messages to the Hooper family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday November 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully after a short illness, at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 84 years.  Father and father in law of Sharyn and Terry Moffat (Australia), Graeme and Malina (Wellington), Alistair (Australia), Annie and Laurie Cain, Murray (Australia), Helen and Tim Boyd, and Hamish.  Papa of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the McKeown family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ivan will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Tuesday October 31 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ruapuna Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully, at Ashburton.  In his 99^th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Rhona, and the late Jean.  Loved father and father in law of John and Betty, Alan and Gillian, Anne and Graham Macphail.  A loved grandfather and great grandfather.  Messages to the Greenslade family c/- 4 Klondyke Terrace, 8 R.D., Ashburton 7778.  A special thank you to the staff at Coldstream House for their loving care of Bill.  A private family service will be held.

Unexpectedly on October 22, 2017 at Ashburton. Aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Faith. Loved Dad of Andrew and Anna, and James and Grandad of Lucas. Loved son of the late Ivy and Hugh and brother and brother in law of Margaret and Donald McCaw, the late Peter McLay, and Gina. A much loved brother in law, uncle and friend to many. Messages to McLay family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Huntington’s Disease Association in memory of John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 26, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Paulus. Loved Mum of Elizabeth, Antoinette and Steve, Neal and Annette, Marietta and Benjamin, Paulus and Liz, the late Anne and the late Keith. Much loved Oma of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Messages to Van der Pennen family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass for Paula will be held at the Church of The Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 26, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MCKEE Jeffrey Hamilton, (Jeff )Died peacefully on Tuesday 17 October 2017 at his home, Tinwald.  Jeffrey was the beloved son of Ngaio and Graham McKee of Ashburton, the beloved brother and brother in law of Carol and Louis Melchers, and Lester and Chantell McKee.  Also the adored Uncle of  Jared, Caleb,  and Anneliese, and a loved and respected  relative and friend to many. Messages to the McKee family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the NZ Kidney Foundation would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at the Plains Museum, Maronan Road, on Saturday 21 October  commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On October 16, 2017 at Ashburton, aged 92. Dearly beloved wife of Cliff for 70 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Cheryl and Ken Vaughan, Noel and Kay, Clive and Judy, and Annette and John Begg. Loved Grandma Mo to her 24 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Messages to Morriss family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Blind Foundation in memory of Elsie would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Elsie’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday October 20, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home on 15 October 2017, aged 95. Husband of the late Eleanor, loved father and father in law of Ken and Pauline, the late Carol, and Barrie Hill and Richard and Maxine.  Grandfather of the late Simon, and Jade, Sarah and Aaron; Lance and Michelle, Shane and Ellie; Megan and Brent and the late Scott. Great grandfather of Harriet, Cameron, Caitlyn, and Hazel. Messages to Carter family, P O Box 275, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care and support of Eric over the past four years. A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Tuesday October 24, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Reg. Much loved Mum of Val Fleming and Lesley and Dave Isaac. Cherished Nana of Russell and Fiona, Jo and Steve and Julie and Brendon; Amanda and Jamie, Ian and great Nana of Reggie; Rodney and Michelle, and Hayden and Meghan; Sophie, Olivia, and Joshua; Max; and great great Nana of Van, and Skyla. Messages to the Coombes family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Dr Shilitto, Shirley Harris and the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Audrey over the past year. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday October 16, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Ashburton Hospital. Loved and Loving husband of Doreen. Much loved and respected Dad of Tony and Jeanette, Bryan and Jo, Jacqueline and Greg Anderson, the late Bronwyn and Aaron Reid, Murray and Denise, and Wayne and Louise. Loved Grandad of his 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Messages to Crean family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St Vincent de Paul in memory of Kevin would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass for Kevin will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street Ashburton, on Saturday October 14, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private family interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Friday evening commencing at 7.00pm.

R.I.P.