WOODROW Betty White, 22/10/27 – 3/5/17 It is with much sadness we announce the passing of our wonderful mother Betty. Much loved wife of the late Murray and loving mother and mother in mother in law of Peter and Carolyn, Nicky and Geoff, Sally-Ann and Glen. Adored Nana of Emma, Olivia, and Lewis. Loved great Nana of Grace, Noah, Harry, and Brooklynn. Messages to Woodrow Family, C/- P O Box 33352, Barrington, Christchurch 8244. A special thank you to all the staff at Nazareth Care for their compassion, love and respect for Betty and family. A service for Betty will be held at All Saints Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Tuesday May 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCLEOD Millicent Vernon, (Vern) (nee Cunliffe) on May 2, 2017, peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Treasured Mother and mother-in-law of Graeme  and Barbara, (Invercargill) Don and Denise, (Ashburton) Alan and Tania, (Manapouri) and Marg and Richard (Wellington).  Loved friend of Lesley, Elizabeth, and Rhian. Cherished Nana Vern of Iain and Robert (China) Liam and Rachel (Christchurch) Michael (Dunedin) Katie and Vendi (Oamaru) Erin and Shaun, Hannah and Duncan (Invercargill) Matthew and Sarah (London) Jono (Dunedin) and loved great grandmother of Lukas, Lola, and Caleb. Messages to McLeod Family P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740 or email to donandden@hotmail.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community House, at the service or direct to Community House, Cass Street Ashburton.  Special thanks to the management, staff and residents of Rosebank for their loving care of and friendship with Vern.

“Rarangi maunga, tu tonu, tu tonu,

Rarangi tangata, ngaro noa, ngaro noa.”

(You have gone, but your mountain is everlasting.)

A celebration of Vern’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 6 commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

O’CONNOR Alan Russell, (Bill) suddenly at home on May 2, 2017. Aged 81 years. Husband of the late Vivienne. Father, father in law, grandfather, and great grandfather. Messages to 9 Church Street, Ashburton 7700. At Bill’s request a private cremation will be held.

IRVINE Albert Houston, (Albie)  passed away peacefully on May 1, 2017 at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Barbara for almost 62 years. Dearly loved and respected father and father in law of Roger and Barbara, (Geraldine) Jennifer Baylis, (Oamaru) and Nicola Anderson, (Rangiora) Barry Baylis, and Hamish Anderson. Special Grandfather to Geoff and Matt Irvine, Jason and Holly Baylis, Guy, Todd, Max and Jessica Anderson and loved great Grandfather of Cayden, Tayah and Beau Dungey. Messages to Irvine Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton Hospital wards 1 and 6 and the Park Street Day Centre for all their care. Donations in remembrance of Albert would be appreciated and can be made to the Ashburton Cancer Society. A private funeral for Albert will be held.

CUTHILL: Margaret Louise, 29/4/1941  –  29/4/017.  Passed away peacefully with her family by her side.  Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Kim and Severn Smith, Tracey and Kevin Clemens, Janeen and the late Paul Keating, and Jodie Cuthill and Richard Wellman. Adored Gran of Samantha and Kerian, Natasha, and Shannon; Kristina and Tom, Louise and Jack; Ashlee and Jaron; and Cobie.  Messages to the Cuthill family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A the family’s request a private service will be held.

CHISNALL: Mavis Jessie, on April 29, 2017.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Loved wife of the late Lionel.  Loved mother and mother in law of Jenny and Warren Janett, Leonie and Patrick Opoka, Angela and Phil Gibson, Grant and Heather, and Nicola Chisnall- Smith and Peter Smith.  Loved Nan of the late Gareth Bray, Lucy Bray and Danny Brown (Cairns); Bradley, and Bryce Chisnall;  Thomas, and Matthew Smith.  Messages to the Chisnall family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Mavis’ life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Wednesday May 3^rd, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MAW: Josephine Alice (Josie), on April 30, 2017. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Ashburton. Aged 92 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Bill.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Mary and Peter Akhtar, John and Robyn, Kevin and Christine, and Wendy and the late Boyd Keepa.  Adored Gran and great Gran of her 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Maw family c/-  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Methven House and Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Josie.  A Funeral Mass to celebrate Josie’s  life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows, Main Road, Methven on Thursday May 4, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery

JAMES, William Trevor (Trevor (Reg No. 235055, 26 Batt.) On April 27, 2017, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  In his 96^th year.  Dearly loved husband of Nan for 69 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Leighton and Vicky, Steve and Lynda, and Martin and Pele.  Treasured Grandy of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the James family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Trevor will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday May 2^nd, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SPENCE Gwenda Millicent, on April 24, 2017 at McKenzie Health Care, Geraldine. Aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Max. Loved mother and mother in law of Wayne and Carol, (Brisbane) Ross and Linda, (Dannevirke) Gwynne Cunningham, (Brisbane) Geoff and Sally, (Orari) and a much loved Nannees of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Spence family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Gwenda’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 1, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

TURTON John Kieran ( J T ) On April 23, 2017, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Loved son of the late George and Kath. Much loved brother and brother in law of Paul, Ann, Marie, Patrick and Kaye, Margaret, and the late Allan. Loved brother in law of Lola and Tony, Lester and Avis, and David and Jacqui and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Turton family,     P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 27, 2017 commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.