Funeral Notices

GARE Bruce Fraser, September 1, 2017

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 69 years. After a courageous battle. Dearly loved husband of Cheryl for 46 years. Much loved and respected father and father in law of Phil and Char, Carmen, Fraser and Jing, Craig and Sarah. Loved Grandad of Libby and Fraser Adams, Matthew, Britney, Xavier, Sebastian, Ashton, Kyle, Ruyhei and Darien. Special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital.        Now at peace but forever and always in our hearts. Messages to the Gare family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.                   A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on Wednesday September 6 commencing at  1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

TRUDGEON Sandra Joyce, August 31, 2017

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton , after a courageous battle.  Aged 54 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Gerald. Deeply loved Mum  of Jamie and Emma, Zak and Leiani. And the late Riley. Messages to the Trudgeon family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton.  A service to celebrate Sandra’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday September 4, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by a private family interment.

BENSDORP Adrianus Nicolaas, (Yanus) August 28, 2017

Peacefully at Coldstream House, Ashburton. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband for 62 years of Evelyn. Loved father and father in law of John and Brenda, (WA) Nick and Lynne, Bruce and Jillian, Leo, Trevor and Rachel, Richard and Rachael, Gina and Paul, and Neville and Karen. Loved Opa of Luke, Aimeé, Marc, and the late Shaun; Alexandra, Rhiannon, Jordan, and Madison; James, Jess, and Tessa; Sam, and Nic; Jonathan, Craig, and Hayley and a loved Great Opa. Friend of Pete. Messages to 3/45 Burnett Street, Ashburton 7700. Donations to St Vincent de Paul in memory of Yanus would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Coldstream House for their loving care of Yanus. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Yarnus’ life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday September 4, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Sunday commencing at 7.00pm.

WILLIAMS Pearl Hinemoa, August 29, 2017

Peacefully at Methven House, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan (Curly) and dearly loved mother and mother in law of Colleen and Tom Richards, Carol and Jim McAndrew, Paul and Nadine, Stephen, Valerie and Terry Gallon and Kerry and Lizzy. A much loved Nana of Rana and Chris, Kirsten and Derek, Juanita; Lisa and Cory, and Callie; Nathan and Mihala, and Amanda and Kevin; Jake and Rose, and Michael and Harrison; Taine, and Joey and Stacey; and loved ‘Taua’ to her 14 great grandchildren. Messages to C/- Post Office, Methven 7730. In lieu of flowers donations to Methven House would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Methven House for their extra special care of Mum. A service to celebrate Pearl’s life will be held at All Saints, Anglican Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Saturday September 2, commencing at 10.00am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

 

CLIFFORD Jane, August 29, 2017

Died peacefully after a courageous journey. Dearly loved youngest daughter of June and Jack Clifford (deceased). Loved sister of Pene Clifford, Jackie and Bob Girvan, Kate Morgaine, and Kevin and Sarah Clifford. Loved Aunt of John and Melissa Girvan, and Richard Girvan; Erin Silver, and Alexia Moore; Charlotte, and Sophia Clifford. Loved God daughter of Hazel Benke. Loved by her extended family. Messages to P O Box 585, Ashburton 7740. No Flowers, donations gratefully accepted at the service to the Ashburton Cancer Society and Hospice Mid Canterbury. With grateful thanks to Dr Ruth Spearing, the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Christchurch Hospital, Dr Penny Holdaway, Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton Cancer Society, Hospice Mid Canterbury and Ranui House, Christchurch. The celebration of Jane’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday September 2, commencing at 2.30pm.Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 

CROMIE Adrienne Paula, Monday August 28, 2017

Passed away suddenly on Monday August 28, 2017 at Christchurch Hospital after a sudden Neurological problem. Loved partner of John Hough and loved youngest daughter of Audrey and the late Don Cromie. Loved sister and sister in law of Roberta and Russell, (Waihi Beach) Ross and Liz, (Ashburton) Max, Rakaia) and Brent and Janine, (Tully, Queensland) Loved Aunty of Bradley and Christine, Jayden, Rhys, and Makayla. Good mate of Willie, Bruce, Eric, and Sooty. Many thanks to the caring staff at Christchurch Intensive Care Unit North. The families wish to thank everyone for your love and support during this very sad time. Adrienne was a very caring person to all. A service to celebrate Adrienne’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Ave, Rakaia on Saturday September 2, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery

VOYCE Linda Agnes, August 29, 2017

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on August 29th, 2017, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Evan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Jackie & Hamish, Darryl & Chris, Nicola & Ian, Gary and Ann. Cherished grandma of eleven and great grandma of two. In lieu of flowers donations to The Cancer Society, Ashburton would be much appreciated and may be left at the service .The funeral service for Linda will be held at St David’s Presbyterian Church, Allens Road, Allenton, Ashburton on Friday, September 1st at 10.30am followed by interment at Oamaru Lawn Cemetery, Roxby Street at 3pm.

CARTWRIGHT Norman James, (Normie) on August 27, 2017

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband and friend of Norma. Loved father and father in law of Lisa, Trudi and James Martin, Shelley and Peter Wellspring, (Brisbane) and loved Grandad of Zack, Jay, Savannah, Jesse and Trey Martin; and Abbie Wellspring. Loved son of the late Norman and Cis Cartwright. Lloved brother and brother in law of the late Ray and Joy McNickel, and Dawne and the late Geoff Glenie.and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Cartwright family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Thank you to Dr Wootton and the Staff at Rosebank Hospital for their loving care of Normie. A celebration of Normie’s life will be held at the Allenton Rugby Clubrooms, Melrose Road, Allenton on Thursday August 31, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.

GAWN Barbara Elizabeth, August 27, 2017

GAWN Barbara Elizabeth, on August 27, 2017. Suddenly but peacefully at home, Methven. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Allan and much loved Mum and Mum in law of Stephen and Pauline and Debby and Bill Cabout. Adored Nana of Simon and Aimeé, Sara and Shannon, and Sam and Lucy. Messages to Gawn family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, South Belt, Methven, on Friday September 1, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.