NEEDHAM Graeme Alan, on July 23, 2017. Passed away peacefully at home. Aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband of Eleana. Loving father of Te Uru and Haki, Rangi and Naomi, Danielle and Mark, and Kereama. A much loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and Godfather to Mahina Amelia.

“A courageous suffer now at rest”

Messages to Neeham family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donation to the Christchurch Kidney Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 27, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away on July 25, 2017 at Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late John Henry (Jack) loved mother and mother in law of Bruce and Prue, and Shirley, adored “Gonny” of Georgie and Jamie Falloon. Penny and Mick Sidey and Sarah and Zac Kyle and her great grandchildren Joe, Johnny and Annabel Falloon, Henry, Charlie, Angus, and Sophie Sidey and Margot, and Murphy Kyle. Messages to Harper Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff of Ward 6 and Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital. A service to celebrate Gonny’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday July 28, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On July 23, 2017 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Beverley. Loved father and father in law of John, Patrice and Dave Ansell, the late Kevin, and Brendon and Deidre. Loved Grandee of Sarah, Laura, Amy; Shaw, Laney, and Shamus. Special friend of Margaret. Messages to Dwyer family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740, Ashburton. Special thanks for the wonderful care and support received from the staff at Tuarangi. A funeral Mass for Jack will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday July 26 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private family Interment.

On July 22, 2017. Suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Rallou and much loved Dad of Michael and Ang, Patrian, and Ioanna. Dearly loved Grandad of Lee, Daniel, Samuel, and Lucis; Ralitsa and Dom, Desiree and loved great Grandad of Natalia, Decklyn, Taleisha; and Regan. Dearly loved son of the late Mary Anne and Giles Keeley, brother and brother in law of Judith and Nelson Dodge (Picton), Lorraine and the late Dave Murison, brother in law of the late Eve and Theo Sekeris, Mary and the late George Panagiotaras. Loved Uncle of Nick, Maria, Patra, George, Tassou, Costa, Mercina, Xenia, Stelios, Janine, John, Tracy, Andrea,  Kerrie and Linton and a loved great Uncle. Loved friend of all the animals, the Greek Community, Eve and Nicky and too many. Donations to the Ashburton SPCA 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 our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday July 26, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn cemetery.

) On July 23^rd 2017. Passed away at Tuarangi Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Daphne.  At Ken’s request a private cremation will be held.

Passed away on July 23, 2017 at Ashburton.  Aged 71 years.  Much loved husband of Shona.  Dearly loved Dad of Jo, and Paul and loved father in law of Will, and Megan.  Adored Grandad of Ava, and Isabella.  Loved brother and brother in law of Peter and Win.  Messages to the Vucetich  family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton.  The family wishes to thank the Medical Professionals, Oncology, and Ward 1 staff at Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful care of John.  Donations to the NZ Bowel Cancer would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. The service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Wednesday July 26, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SMITH Alan John; On July 21,2017.  Aged 82 years. With deep sadness we note the passing of a cherished husband of Gina, and father and father in law of Garth and Elaine, Mark and Ann, Tony, Jason and Donna, Kerry and Craig and adored Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  The family would like to thank the Palliative Care team and staff at Ashburton Hospital. Also we would like to thank the staff of Rosebank Resthome and Radius Millstream for their wonderful care of Dad.  Even expected passing’s are tough, but focusing on celebrating on a life lived and reminiscing those special moments that made Alan, Alan, will help our mourning process. Rest in Peace. Messages to the Smith family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  The service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Tuesday July 25, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away on 18 July 2017, in her 83^rd year.  Devoted wife and dearly loved by Barrie (deceased). Adored mother and mother in law to Philippa and Noel, Simon and Margaret, and loved by her grandchildren, Annabelle, Benjamin, Olivia, and Luke.  Cherished sister of Annette and husband Paul and treasured by their respective families.  Sister in law of Roy and Dorothy Nichols.  Messages to Nichols family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family wishes to thank carers, Palliative care nurses, and Dr Fran Shillito for their wonderful personalised care to Judith.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Judith’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday July 24, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private interment.

Sadly the full time whistle blew on Len’s life on Thursday July 13, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital after a tough battle. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Shona and the late Marion. Much loved and respected father, father in law and stepfather of John and Natasha, Sue and the late Rich; Debbie and Rob, and Kevin and Gaylene. Adored Grandad and Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special ‘Thank you’ to the staff on Ward 1 at Ashburton hospital for their care of Len over the last week also Dr Tarry, the Palliative care team and District Nurses.  Messages to the Durry family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Len’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday July 19, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Suddenly at his home on his 71^st birthday, 12 July 2017. Dearly loved husband of Sue and much loved father and cobber of Karyn, Rick, Aaron and Karmen, Carlyn and Lindsey, adored grandad and great grandad ofIsabella; Tex and Jazz; Alison and Hannah; Connah, Hunter and Reilly; Nevaeh and Amethyst.

At Ken’s request a private service is to be held.