Passed away peacefully in her sleep. Aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Cyril, and the late Charlie. Joy was the much loved mother, mother in law, Nana, and great grandmother of Lynn, Geoffrey and family, Allan ,Wendy and family, and Glynis and family. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Princes Court, Ashburton. Joy will be sadly missed by all. At Joy’s request a private cremation has been held.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leo. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Terry and Cindy, (Auckland) Margaret and Cameron, (Auckland) the late Helen, the late Lawrie, and Gillian, Chris, Erin and Kevin McNab, Moira, (Christchurch) Julie, (Christchurch) and friend of Bruce. Dearly loved Gran of Sue and Dwayne, (Christchurch) Toni and Duncan, and Kylie and Leighton; the late Sheridyn, Kohan and Jade, (Singapore) Siobhan and Joshua, (Auckland) Quinn (Christchurch) and adored by her eight great grandchildren. Messages to McCloy family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Princes Court for their loving care of Patty and the staff at Ward one Ashburton Hospital. A funeral Mass for Patty will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday August 18, commencing at 1.00pm Followed by private interment. A Rosary for Patty will be held at the Church of the Holy Name on Thursday commencing at 7.00pm.

FORBES Ian Douglas: On August 14, 2017 at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton.  Aged 83 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Judy.  Loved Dad of Dougal and Delwyne, Hamish and Paula, Rachael and the late Michael, and the late Nicola.  Loved Pop of Ethan, and Tom; Liam, and Adam; and Jacob.  Messages to the Forbes family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank Resthome for their loving care of Ian.  Donations to the Ashburton Branch Blind Foundation in memory of Ian would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Ian will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday August 18, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by a private family interment.

BUTLER Keith Allan, on August 14, 2017. Peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Cherril and loved father and father in law of Jason and Sonja and Darren and Margaret. Treasured Grandad of Aidan; and Jayden, and Gianna. Messages to Butler family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Parkinson’s Society of Canterbury in memory of Keith would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Thursday August 17, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Heather. Stepfather of Ron, Carol, Christine, Paul and a loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 60 Fergusson Street, Rakaia 7710. At Wally’s request a private cremation has been held.

Suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband of Rebecca. Loved Dad of Buttons, (Pet Dog) Philppa, Belinda, Rose and stepdad of Hannah and Michael, and Brendan and Carol (Perth). Very much loved Grandpa of George and Harriet; Eli; and Freelance and Finn. Loved brother of Gregory and Paul, and Nicola. Messages to Rawlinson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Stew would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Stew will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday August 19, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

18 December 1968 – 8 August 2017. Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. Loving husband and soul mate of Liz. Beloved father of Ethann, and Emma- Paige, and Ethann’s partner Tiffany. Proud grandad of Mia-Grace, Loved son in law of Jim and Trish Lange. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, the Cancer Society, Hospice, Palliative Care Team and Brian Downes. Following Darryn’s wishes a private cremation has been held

Passed away at Ashburton with his family by his side. In his 90^th year. Loved husband of the late Betty. Much loved father and father in law of Liz and Ross, John and Ineka and Sharyn and Owen. Very special Grandad of Stacie, and Michelle; Richard, and Michael; and Daniel. Great Grandad of Ashton, and Jackson; Katie, and Tommy; Alexander, and Nico. Loved Friend of Tiny.

 “Dancer, Crooner, Comedian, Toastmaster, Stirrer, Animal Lover, Gin Pourer, Sparer, Hero, Confidant, and best friend to all his family”

Messages to the Hay family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton SPCA would be much appreciated and may left at the service. A service to celebrate Cyril’s life will be held at St Pauls Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on Monday August 14, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton

McCLOY Lawrence Patrick (Laurie) – On August 4, 2017. Peacefully at home. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Bernadette. Loved and admired father and father in law of Bede and Decima, Annemarie, Gerard and Annmarie, Donna and Peter Doake, Loretta and Blue Horton, Therese and Neil Campbell, Ron and Chrissy, and Matt and Nik. Much loved grandad of Desmond; Rachael and Zuch, Kate and Simon, and Michael; Conrad, Regan and Logan; Jess and Kris, Alice and Kerry; Liam, and Bryce; Storme, and Chantee; Ben, Lottie, and Zander. Loved great grandad of Lachlan, and Hamish; and Ruby. Loved friend of Colleen.

“Rest In Peace”

Special thanks to the Methven Medical Centre and the District Nursing Team for their care of Laurie. Messages to the McCloy family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requeim Mass for Laurie will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Snows, Catholic Church, Methven on Thursday August 10 commencing at 1.00pm.Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm.

At Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, surrounded by her family. Aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Keith Tutty, the late Peter Dijker and much loved mum and mother in law of Lorraine and Julie, the late Sandra and Paul, and Colleen and Mark. Beloved Nana of Lane; Trista, Luther, Cody, and Darcy; Kristin, Bryce, Amelia, and their partners. Beloved great Nana of Tamzin, Ryder, and Arko. Loved daughter of the late Norman and Molly Porter and loved sister of Maureen and the late Seaton. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 8, commencing at 11.00am.