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.

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

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.

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, 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.

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen and the late Margaret. Much loved father and father in law of Shona and Marc Williams (Melbourne) Tony and Joy (Belfast) Joy Heney and Des Fox (Hakatere) and Grant and Debbie (Christchurch).  Respected stepfather of Warren Blackburn.  Loved Pop of Hayley and Michael and loved Grandad of the late Isaac, and Daniel, Aaron, and Kerry and Mark; and Anna and Lachlan and great grandfather to his 6 great grandchildren. Messages to the Crotty family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday 30 August 2017, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at  the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Lloyd. Much loved mother and mother in law of Barry Hefford and Jo Broughan, Raewyn Counsell and Dave Jackson, and Katrina and Richard Cooke. Loved step mother of John Walker and Mel, Sandra Walker and Murray McOscar. Loving Nana of Stacey Counsell and Dean, Kurt Counsell and Jeremy, Michelle Counsell and Scott, Ryan Hefford and Heidi Broughan, Jason and Paige Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Josh, Olivia and Ben Cooke, Jason and Kerrie Watson, and Hollie and Grace. Special family friend of John, Elizabeth, Michaela, Sarah, Caleb and Aaron Staite. Loved sister of Max Colville. Messages to the Walker family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 A service for Jan will be held at Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday August 31 commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital with her family by her side, aged 67 years young.

“Heartbroken”

Dearly loved mum and mother in law of Danielle and Alistair and Nicole and Kent. Much loved partner of Les. Treasured Nana of Bailey and Brooklyn. Loved friend of John and mother of Charlotte. Messages to 30 Oak Grove, Ashburton 7700. At Susanne’s request a private family gathering will be held.

At Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mother and mother in law of Alan and Mireille (Sydney), Peter and Karen, and Brent and Sally. Much loved Nana of Chloe, Nikita; Andrew, and Sarah; Ricky, and Nicole, and Step Nana of Shane, Jack and all their partners. Loved great Nan of Morgan, Maddox, Oden, and Harrison.  Messages to 27 Eton Street, Ashburton 7700. We would like to thank Rosebank Resthome for Joyce’s care over the last two and a half years and Dr Kate Williamson for her care and support. At Joyce’s request a private family service will be held.

In the loving care of Princes Court, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Claire. Much loved father and father in law of Neil and Barbara (Hamilton) and Alison and Rodney. Proud Poppa of Wayne, Carly and Quinn; Julia, Jeff, Ivy, and Milla (Perth); Livia, Baxter, and Lucy; Steven and Sara; Michael, and Andrew (Auckland); and David (Whangarei) Loved brother of the late Muriel. Messages to Fowke Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Alzheimers Canterbury in memory of Colin would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Colin’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, South Belt, Methven on Friday August 25, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.