FARRELL, Neil Thomas (Q.S.M) On March 18, 2017.  Passed away peacefully after a long illness at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Shirley.  Much loved father and father in law of Karin, Martin and Denise, Jill and Phil.  Loved Grandad and great Grandad of Sam, Sarah, Fletcher and Georgie, Matt, Anya, Mason, and Hadlee; Michelle, Ben, Chloe, and Zach; Geraldine, Matt, Christian, and Ashton; Simon and Sian; Alice, and Sophie.  Messages to 70a Nursey Drive, Ashburton.  A special thankyou to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Neil.  A service for Neil will held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday March 22, commencing at 1.30pm.  Following by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCFARLANE Andrew Robert, on March 9, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Loved father and father in law of Cheryl and Stuart, Jenny and Mark, and Heather and Rik and Grandad of Thomas, Isa, Rachel, Ari, and Isaac; Jamie and Matt, and Tammy; and great Grandpa of Katie, and Hamish. Messages to 88 Chalmers Avenue, Ashburton 7700. At Andrew’s request a private funeral service has been held.

CALDER Doreen Kidston, (nee Kemble) on March 13, 2017, at Coldstream House, Ashburton. Aged in her 92^nd  year. 2^nd wife of Clair Calder (dec’d)  Step mother of Graeme, Murray, (dec’d) Kathryn Lilley and Neil. Proud follower of Britney, and Lucy Moore and their Highland dancing. Doreen has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date once family  have returned from overseas. Messages c/- 28 Rudds Road, Linwood, Christchurch.

CRABB Gloria Joan, (nee Rogers) (Formerly McGrath, and McGregor) On March 12, 2017. Peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronnie Crabb. Much loved mother and mother in law of Kevin and Kathryn McGrath, Joanne McGrath, Delwynne and Saufoi (Maea)  Sivaivai, and Bruce McGregor and loved Nana of Kylie and John, Aaron and Alle; Mahalia and Sen, Rebekah, Reuben, Deontae, Tyreice, Tyeisha, and Shontayne; Kaznah, and Sasagi, and a loved great Nana of her 9 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Dick and Joany Rogers. Loved sister and sister in law of Kath and Jim Ball, and the late Lyn Barclay and their families. Messages to Crabb family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Gloria will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday 17 March, commencing at 1.00pm.

CORNWALL. Roger Francis (Butch)Died peacefully on 11 March at Christchurch Hospital, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn; much loved father of Aaron, and Jane; loved brother of Steve, Vicki and the late Salli; loved father in law of Sonya; loved brother in law of Steve and Winifred, Dave, Steffi, Reg and Suzie, and David; and much loved uncle. Loved son of the late Ruth and Len. No flowers please – donations to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter instead. Our heartfelt thanks to the caring and wonderful staff at the ICU .At Roger’s request, a private service will be held.

SUTHERLAND Elizabeth Enid, (Betty) on March 13, 2017, peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex and much loved mother and mother in law of Alexander and Alison, and Margaret and John. Loved and respected Grandma of Paula, Dianne, Jenny, and Andrew; Kate, Rebekah, and Matthew. Loved by all her 16 great grandchildren. Thank you to the staff of Ward 1 and the AAU Ashburton Hospital for their care of Betty. Messages to Sutherland Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Asthma Society would be appreciated and may be let at the service. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 17, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCINTOSH Allan Leslie, on March 9, 2017 at Ashburton. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce. Brother and brother in law of Beverley and Noel Kennedy, (Alexandra). Loved uncle of his nieces, Robyn (Omakau), Judy (Brisbane), and Wendy (Lincoln) and their families. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton. At Allan’s request a private service will be held.

SCOTT Grahame Richard, (Jack) On March 10 at Rosebank Rest home, Ashburton. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Shona for 54 years. Loved Dad of the late John, Debbie and Ringo, Jason and Stefanie, and much loved Grandad of Brooke, Paige; Dylan, Kees, Jakob, and Jorja and great Grandad of Oakley. Messages to 67 Cridland St, Rakaia 7710. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at the Rakaia Bowling Club, Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, Rakaia, TODAY Saturday March 11, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MCDONALD Dawn Margaret, on March 2, 2017 at Ashburton Hospital. In her 70^th year. Loved mother and mother in law of Geoffrey and Debbie, Brendon, and Leonie, and Rachael and Ross, and loved Nana of all her Grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Molly and Henry Cavill and sister of Raymond, and the late Janice Cavill. Loved Cousin of Trish, Donna and the Kenny family. Messages to the McDonald Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Dawn’s request a private family service has been held.

RUSHTON Mark William, on March 5, 2017. Suddenly at Overdale Farm, Rakaia. Aged 41 years. Dearly loved son of the late Keith and Janice. Loved brother of John and Angela, Philip and Fiona, and Deborah. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved by all his extended family and friends. Messages to Rushton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the IHC Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thank you to the Rakaia Police, and Fire Brigade and the St John Ambulance. A Funeral service for Mark will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.