Funeral Notices

QUAID Isabelle Maude, October 10, 2017

At home, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Noel Quaid. Loved mother of Patrick and Eleanor (Queenstown), Trudy and Bill Foster (Waimate), Euan Quaid, (Christchurch), Gordon and Dorothy (Grass Valley, USA), Brendon and Janine (Whangarei), Vaughan and Margaret (Raheengraney, EIRE), Carmel, and Dolores (Christchurch) and loved Nana to 23 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Loved daughter of the late Bell Lowe (Wanganui). Messages to the Quaid family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Isabelle’s life will be held at The Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street. Tinwald on Monday October 16, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.  Recitation of the Rosary will be held in the Church on Sunday evening at 7.00pm

HANSON Edith Margaret (Peg) October 9, 2017

Peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivor. Beloved Mum of Daphne and Don Hensley, Thelma and the late Neville Kent, Hugh and Sue, and Nola and Ken Watson. A much loved Nana of her 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Messages to Hanson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Peg for the last 11 years. A service to celebrate Peg’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday October 14, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DELLIT Christopher Patrick, (Chris/Hickey) October 7, 2017

Suddenly at Christchuch Hospital on October 7, 2017. Aged 43 years. Dearly loved son of Rosemary and Harold and loved brother of Matt. Messages to Dellit family, P.O.Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to ICU Christchurch Hospital in memory of Chris would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Chris’ life will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, High Street, Leeston on Friday October 13, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

TAYLOR Trevor Joseph,(TT) October 5, 2017

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 87th year. Dearly loved son of the late Annie and Jim Taylor. Loved brother and brother in law of Monica and Bernie, and Joe, Les and Olive, Jack and Josie, Mary and Kevin, and Fergus, Robert, Betty and John, and Mervyn (all deceased) and Shirley and Brian (Timaru). A much loved uncle of all his nieces, nephews and extended family. A funeral service for Trevor will be held at St Ita’s Catholic Church, West Town Belt, Rakaia on Monday October 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

RENDALL Wilma, October 4, 2017

Passed away peacefully on October 4, 2017 at Ashburton, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of George for over 51 years and cherished mother and mother in law of Derek and Leanne Rendall, and Lynette and Ian Cope. Will be sadly missed by her four grandchildren Samuel and Anya Rendall and Nicole and Jesse Cope. Lovingly remembered by older sisters Margaret Rendall and Anne Heath. Thanks to Ashburton Hospital staff and many who were instrumental in her care. Messages to Rendall family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Donations in memory of Wilma may be made to Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue, P O Box 20262, Bishopdale, Christchurch  8543. A service to celebrate Wilma’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr  Cass and Havelock Streets, Ashburton on Saturday October 7, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HOGAN Margaret Rose, October 4, 2017

HOGAN Margaret Rose, on October 4, 2017. Passed away peacefully in her home town, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Pat. Much loved mother of Raelene, and Darren and a beautiful Nana to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Margaret’s wish was for a private family service.

HARRIS Grant Stephen, September 28, 2017

Sadly passed away on September 28, 2017, after a courageous journey. Aged 59 years. Cherished and adored Dad and Poppa, and much loved son, brother and brother in law. Messages to Jennifer Harris, 24 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700.  At Grant’s request a private cremation will be held.

BODY Margaret Alice, September 30, 2017

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.

MCLAY Peter Andrew, (Pete) September 30, 2017

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.

HUNT Daniel John, (Hunty, Dan, Dee) September 25, 2017

Suddenly on Monday September 25, 2017 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged in his 38th 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.