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.

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.

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.

Peacefully and surrounded by family at Ashburton Hospital on Friday November 3, 2017, her 84^th 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.

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.

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 15^th November at 5pm on mums lawn at home. Messages to 51a Connolly Street, Geraldine.