BEBBINGTON Shirley Zoё, on May 29, 2017 at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank, and special friend of Kevin. Loved Mum of Lyn and Andrew, the late Paul, Merree and Julie and Wayne. Loved and adored Nana of Brittany; Lara and Kate. Treasured sister of Robyn and loved Aunt of the late Guy, Karen, Cindy, and Daile. Messages to Bebbington family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 2, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

HANDS Alison Ruth, (Ally) (nee Hill) on May 29, 2017. Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton surrounded by her loving family and friends. Aged 68 years.Loved wife of John, mother of Rochelle and Neil, Vanessa and Grant and loved grandmother of Liam, and Jorga; Abbey, Emma, Sophie and all her step grandchildren.  Sister and sister in law of Margaret and Noel and Joan and Barry and loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A special friend too many.

“Will be deeply missed”

Messages to Hands Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Alzheimer’s New Zealand would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Margaret and her team at Tuarangi Home and a big thanks to everyone who supported Ally over her long illness. A service to celebrate Ally’s life will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday June 1, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

COPLAND Todd William, 27.6.85 – 28.5.2017   Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Loved and adored son of Mark and Robyn Copland. Dearly loved and cherished partner of Laura. Brother and brother in law of Hugh and Kylie, Kent and Alli and loved and respected Uncle of Olivia, Claire and Jack; and Archie. Special nephew and cousin to all his Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Messages to the Copland family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations in memory of Todd for Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thank you to Dr Justin Wall, Dr Rob Allison and the ENT team Christchurch Hospital, Dr Avtar Raina his Oncology team and the nursing staff at Christchurch Hospital, staff at Burwood Hospital, Dr Lee Anderson and the caring Nurse Maude team, Westpac Helicopter, St John and Daffodil Lodge, Ward 1 and Ward 6 and staff at Ashburton Hospital for their long term loving care of Todd. A service to celebrate Todd’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Mackie Street, Rakaia on Friday June 2, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.

MOWAT Phyllis Rose, on May 26, 2017. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by the love and support of her family. Aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved and cherished Mum of Glenice and Murray, Anita and Philip, Callum and Lotlot, Alex and Pip and loved and adored Nana of Mandy and Shannon, Nigel and Amy, Simon and Aleisha, Janelle and Eli; Hayden; Sarah and Nick, Amanda and Adam, Rebecca; Tim and Emma, Hannah and Brandon, and great Nana of all her great grandchildren. A Loved sister, sister in law and Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to Mowat family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Donations to St John in memory of Phyllis would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Phyllis’ life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday June 2, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

BIGSTONE Diana Margaret (nee Young). Passed away on May 1^st, 2017 at Camrose, Alberta.  Left to cherish her memory are her children Jason (Billie) Young, of Lethbridge, Tania Bigstone  (Andrew Morse) of Halifax, grandchildren Ryerson and Noah Young, and sister Christine (Noel) Johnson of Ashburton.  A very dear cousin and friend to many.  A Graveside Memorial Service for Diana will be held at the Ashburton Cemetery, on Wednesday May 31^st, commencing at 12 Noon.

WOLFREYS Doreen, on May 24, 2017 passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Arthur and Rita and loving sister and sister in law of Arthur (deceased) and Wilma, Jean and the late Maurice, Bill (deceased) and Colleen and Barbara and Vince. Messages to 57 Thomson Street, Ashburton 7700. A very special thank you to the wonderful and caring staff at Tuarangi Rest Home for their love and care of Doreen. At Doreen’s request a private funeral service has been held.

VAN LEEUWARDEN Kees, on May 22, 2017, at Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Colleen’s beloved husband and best friend of 60 years. Loved father and father in law to Mark and Ansley and  Lynda and Paul. Precious Poppa to Charlotte, Ben, Justin, and Amy. Great Poppa to Eli and Theodore. Loved brother of Joop and Trudi. Cherished uncle and great uncle to his nieces and nephews worldwide. Messages to Van Leeuwarden family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks for the exceptional care and kindness shown by the staff of Rosebank and Radius Millstream Resthomes. A Mass to celebrate Kees’ life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday May 30, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

FORDE Maureen Frances, on May 19, 2017 at Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Loved daughter of the late Michael and Julia, Sister to Kathleen, and the late Mary (Pat), Leslie, Noel, Bernie, Jack, and Patricia. Precious Aunt and great Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Palliative Care would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Maureen will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday May 25, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm

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.