BUIST Annie, on June 29, 2017 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 74 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Paul. Treasured Mum of Emma and Dion, Tiffany and Graeme and Grannie Annie of Daniel, and Liam; Kerri, Blade, and Marc and a much loved great Grannie. Annie’s final “hoorah” will be an afternoon tea held at the Ashburton RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton on Monday July 3, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

MATHESON Lois, on June 25, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother in law of Martin and Chris and loved Gran of James, Sarah and Terence and great Gran of Axel, and Max. Loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Matheson family, C/- 16 Caspian Street, Southshore, Christchurch 8062. At Lois’ request a private family service has been held.

PERRY Clementina Margaret, (Clem) on June 25, 2017 at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, Christchurch. In her 90^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Loved and respected mother and mother in law of John and Colleen, Bruce and Linda, Grant and Brenda and Judy and John and loved Grandma of Victoria , Nicky, Michael and Katie;  Alice, and Kate; Tim and Emma; and great grandmother of Tom. Loved sister of Mary and the late Sandy.  Messages to C/- P O Box 1020, Christchurch 8140. Special thank you to Dr Jacobs and the caring staff at Anthony Wilding Retirement Home. A funeral service for Clem will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 1, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

ADAMS Russell Clarence, on June 26^th, 2017 at Princes Court, Ashburton .Aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Raynor.  Much loved father and father in law of Robyn, Shayne and Kim, and Dean.  Loved Pop of his 12 grandchildren. Messages to the Adams family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 30, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SKINNER Basil Wynne (Wynne) on June 21, 2017 peacefully at home. In his 89^th year. Loved husband of Eileen, and father and father in law of Shona and Robert, (England) Graham, (Melbourne) Yvonne and Michael, (Wellington). Loved Pop of Aaron, and Jeremy; John, Christine and Ricky, Wayne, Shaun and Ashlee; Sarah and Jeff, Nyssa and Joe. A loved Great Grandad of Haiden, and Taneeka; Sophie; Ava, and Zoe; Ethan, and Paige. Messages to Skinner Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Wynne’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday 28 June, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

LILLEY Kathryn Ann, on June 21, 2017, suddenly at Christchurch. Aged 70 years. Much loved wife and soul mate of Allan. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Pauline and Andrew Smythe, Susan and Jonathan Moore, Stew, and treasured Grandma of Jono, James, Sophie, and Henry; Britney, and Lucy. Messages to Lilley family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Kidney Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Kathryn’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday June 26, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HAYES Elsie Lorna (Lorna) On June 23 2017 peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. In her 95 year. Loved wife of the late Don and mother and mother in law of Alison and Ray Garforth, Rod and Anita, and Gerald and Janet. A loved “Darn” of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 5 Reid Crescent Ashburton. A service to celebrate Lorna’s life will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church Lounge, Baring Square, Ashburton on Tuesday June 27, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

KELLY Wayne Graeme, passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Thursday June 22, 2017, after a tough battle.Aged 50 years.   Dearly loved partner of Karen, and beloved father of Eva.  Messages to the Kelly family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740.  A service for Wayne will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday June 27, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the  Ashburton Crematorium.

GATES Alan Kelvin, (Noddy) on June 19, 2017 at Coldstream House, Ashburton. Loved son of the late Fred and Rachel. Loved brother and brother in law of Alison and Graham (Runanga), Joe and Pauleen (Waimate) and the late Les. Loved uncle and great uncle of many. Messages to 32 Pitt Street Runanga, West Coast 7803. A graveside Service for Noddy will be held at the Mt Somers Cemetry, Hoods Road, Mt Somers on Thursday June 22, commening at 1.00pm.

BAIRD Beatrix Sylvie, (Trix) On June 19, 2017 peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. In her 93^rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Earl. Loved mother and mother in law of Allan and Sue and John and Kay. Proud Gran of Hayden and Teresa and Felicity and Hawk (New Mexico); Andrew and Marina, and Matthew and Katia. Loving GG of Isobelle, and Imogen; and Neva. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Trevor, and Melva and special twin sister of the late Pat. Messages to Baird family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank  Resthome. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Trix’ life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 23, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.