HOGG Nicola (Nicky) 24/10/1960 – 1/12/2016 much loved mum of Jonathan, dearly loved daughter of Lois and the late Jim Hogg. Partner of Peter Broome read review. Adored sister of the late Trish, Denise, and Jane. Loved Aunty of Tim, Rachel, Anna, Ben and Samantha. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Nicky’s life  will be held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 3,commencing at 11.30am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WELSH Joy Louise, on November 27, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother in law of  John and Naumai (Auckland), Heather and Ravinder, David and Frances, Gary and Jane (Nelson,) and Tony and Wendy (Dunedin). Loved Grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 85 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton 7700. With grateful thanks to the staff at Princes Court for the care shown to Joy. At Joy’s request a private family service has been held.

NICOLSON, Reta Daisy Gladys, Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Monday November 28, 2016. Eldest daughter of William and Daisy Wright (deceased). Loved wife of Ivan (deceased). Much loved sister of Yvonne and loved sister in law to Fay, Harvey, Margaret and Nicky. Much loved Aunt to the extended Nicolson, Wright and Poulsen families. Messages to 6 Te Ara Crescent, R D 1 Lyttleton 8971. Special thanks to Trish, Shirley and Roger for their loving care and support of Reta. A special expression of gratitude to the wonderful team of doctors and nurses at Ward One, Ashburton Hospital, for their care of Reta. In accordance with Reta’s wishes, a private cremation and interment with Ivan has been held.

WEBSTER Malvae, on November 25, 2016 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Sonya and Geoff Frew and John and Kate. Treasured Nana Malv of Jemma, and Kayla; Courtney, Brooke, Harry, Jack, and Sam and loving great Nana of Harper, Peyton, and Jackson. Special friend of Ron and Barb. Messages to the Webster family P O Box 472, Ashburton. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Malvae will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday November 29, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

FORD Allan Stuart, (Peter) on November 25, 2016 at Princes Court Dementia Care, Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Janyce, loved father of Adrienne and Alan Ayers, Henry and Marg, (Auckland) Wal and Nicki, (Cust) and Rosie and Russell (Wanaka). Grandfather of Peter and Anna, Steve, Mark and Amy; Rob and Jess, Bridget, Jamie and Zoey; Michael and Rachel, Chris, Joanna; and great grandfather of six. Messages to Ford family,   P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Our grateful thanks to the staff at Princes Court for the kindness and care shown to Dad in his last years. The funeral service will be held at St David’s Union Church, 48 Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Wednesday November 30, commencing at 1.30pm recommended you read. Followed by private cremation.

BARR Joan Evelyn, (nee Fleet) Joan passed away peacefully at Coldstream Hospital Ashburton on Monday, November 21, 2016 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Jenny. Cherished gran of Amelia and Shan and Georgina and great-gran of Madeleine and Kingston. Joan will be very much missed by family and friends. A very big thank you to the Coldstream staff for all your care and support of Joan.  Donations to the Ashburton Hearing Association appreciated.  At Joan’s request, a private funeral has been held

HASKETT Stanley, (Reg no 437883) on November 23, 2016 at Radius Millstream Ashburton Aged 95yrs. Loved husband of MARGARET for almost 60years, Father & Father-in-law of Robert & Lesley, Garry & Carol, David & Pat, Wendy & Denis O’Reilly and John. Grandad of Christina & Chris Blythe, Chris & Darina, Brad & Emma, Anna & Jordan and Great Grandad of Brianna, Jaime & Jenna Blythe, Arlo, Libby & Kourtney and Mini. Messages to the Haskett Family, 21/25 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. At Stanley’s request a private service has been held.

BODY Katherine Elizabeth Ellen, (Kath) peacefully at Methven House on November 22, 2016, aged 87 years. Much loved daughter of the late Ann and Edmund Body, sister and sister in law of the late Euan and Audrey, the late Eddie and Hazel, Shirley and the late Clem, Margaret and the late Alan and Gladys and the late Alf. Loved Aunt, great Aunt and great great Aunt of her many nieces and nephews. Messages to 2510 Methven Highway, R D 6, Ashburton 7776. In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust in appreciation of the wonderful care given to Kath would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Kath’s life will be held at the Lyndhurst Reserve (former Lyndhurst School) 365 Springfield Road East on Tuesday 29, November commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation

ROOKE Janice Emily (Jan), On November 19, 2016.  Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Millstream Ashburton. Aged 80 years.  Dearly loved wife of Charlie.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Annette and Wayne Hart, Malcolm and Susan, and Robert and Colleen.  Loved Gran of her 7 grandsons and 4 great granddaughters.  Messages to the Rooke family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Millstream for their loving care of Jan.  A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday November 23, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton

LEE Christopher Mark, (Chris) on November 16, 2016 just short of his 58^th birthday. Died peacefully at his home in Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family, after a short courageous battle. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rachael. Loved and respected father and father in law of Sarah and Mark, Matthew and Krissy, Amanda and Rohan and devoted grandfather of Josh. Messages to Lee Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Chris will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday November 21, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation