HOUGHTON Donald Russell, (Don) on April 3, 2017 peacefully at home after a courageous battle. Husband, soulmate and best friend of Colleen for 61 years. Dearly loved Dad and Dad in law of Kevin and Sharon, Debbie,  Wayne and Jo and best Grandad of Sam; Dan, and Katya. Loved brother in law of Nola. Messages to Houghton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations for a memorial trophy, in memory of Don at the Ashburton Golf Club, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Dr Peter Sparks and the home care Nurses. A memorial service celebrating Don’s life will be held at the Ashburton Golf Club, Golf Links Drive, on Monday April 10, commencing at 2.00pm.

KIRDY Ruth Christina On April 2 2017 peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years Loving wife and companion of Don. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Helen, Wayne and Bridget, and Linda and Willie Wilson. Much loved nana of Lisa; Tessa; and Andrew, and William. Loved great nana of her great grandchildren. Messages to 7 Maynard Place, Ashburton 7700. A service for Ruth will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox   Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 5, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

ALLAN Christina Mary (Chris) Promoted to Glory on 30 March 2017 at Terraceview Retirement Village, Ashburton.  Aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of Maurie.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Brian and Sue (Australia), and Pauline and Colin Read.  Treasured Grandma of Elisa and Peter Weir; Michael, and Kevin and Louise Opele, and great Grandma of Georgia, and Finn.  Messages to the Allan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Terraceview for their loving care of Chris.  A service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Monday April 3, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium

GIBSON Raymond George, (Ray) on March 28, 2017 at Ashburton. Aged 83 years. Loved husband of Pat. Loved father and father in law of Nicola and the Late Brian Thomson, Ross and Deborah, and Kathryn. Loved Grandad of Grace; Olivia, Mollie, Jack, and Sophie.  Messages to Gibson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday April 3, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

CLARK William Ernest, (Bill) on March 25, 2017, at Ashburton. Peacefully with his family by his side, in his 80^th year. Dearly loved husband and soulmate for 55 years of Denise. Treasured father and father in law of Jacqualine and Glen Vickery (Leeston), Angelia and Dave Harris (Nelson), Robynn and Rob (Pukekohe), and Nicola and Dave Kennedy (West Melton). Doting Grandad and loved by his10 grandchildren and their partners. Special Bill Bill to his great Granddaughter. Loved brother and brother in law of Judith and Jim McLean (Australia), the late Margaret and Rex Firman, Joan and Wendron Wilkie, Heather and the late Warren Taylor, Nichol and Liz Taylor, all of Timaru. Respected Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A dedicated active member of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade. Messages to Clark Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Ashburton Fire Museum. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the Ashburton Fire Station, 332 Burnett Street, on Thursday March 30, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

WHITE Raymond Clifton, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2017 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 67 years. Son of the late Jean and Cliff. Brother of John and Lil, Ken and Gaynor, and the late Jennifer. Messages to White Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We acknowledge the wonderful care given to Raymond by Idea Services in Ashburton. A service to celebrate Raymond’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street Ashburton on Saturday April 1, commencing at 1.30pm.Followed by private interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

PAISLEY Edward Keith, (Ted) Passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017, at Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Willy and Judy, (Naracoote, Australia) Ted and Wendy, (Tauranga) George and Gerardine, Margaret-Anne, (Calgary, Canada) the late Elizabeth, Catherine and Darryl Chambers, the late Jonathon, and the late David. Grandfather of Michael, and Joseoh; Tim; Hannah, and Henry; Andrew and Kristy, Charlotte, and Martin and great Grandad of the late Ryan, and Jasper. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ted will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 29, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment

CHISNALL Keith, (Roastie) on March 21, 2017 at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Coyla and the late Joy. Father and father in law of Susan and Nick Dabbs, Judith and Ian Neumann, Lyn and Ken Flanagan (Tasmania) and Evan and Maxine Chisnall. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loved brother, brother in law and Uncle. Messages to Chisnall family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Ostomy Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Roastie’s  life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 24, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.

MALCOLM Alan Kenneth, On March 20, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years.  Loved husband of the late Irene, and the late Norrel.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Janet and Craig Hadley and Mark Malcolm.  A cherished grandfather and great grandfather.  Messages to the Malcolm family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  Donations to Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday March 25, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton.

HAMPTON Peter John, on March 20, 2017, suddenly at Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire. Loved father and father in law of the late Karen, Chris and Annabelle, Andrew and Bridget, Grace and Dennis and Tim and Danica. Loved Grandad Peter of Elizabeth, and William; Harry, Augusta, and Jemima. Brother and brother in law of Patricia and Evan Owens. Uncle Pete of Nicholas, and Richard. Messages to Hampton family, Terrace View Retirement Village, 37 Carters Terrace, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 22, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn cemetery.