KAMATE Metua, passed away on October 9, 2016 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Loved and respected friend of Lyn. Dearly loved Dad of Roni, Mata and Carla, Teara and Jacinda and loved Grandad of Jai, and Chace; and Tae .Messages to 34 Harrison Street, Ashburton 7700. At Metua’s  request a private service has been held.

KEAST Noeline Agnes, (nee Lancaster) 19-9-1930 – 11-10-2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald, formerly of Mt Somers. Devoted mother and mother in law of Sandra and John Bennett (Ashburton) and John and Helen Keast (Geraldine). Treasured Grandmother of Sarah and David Thatcher (Peel Forest) and Joshua Bennett (Ashburton) and loved great Grandmother of  Thomas and Henry. Loved by her sisters and brother in law, nieces and nephews and her late family. Messages to C/- John and Sandra Bennett, Racecourse Road, R D 6 Ashburton 7776. Donations to the Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

“A lady of dignity and courage at rest”

A service for Noeline will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday October 14, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private interment.

WARD Edward Arthur, (Eddie) on October 10, 2016. Passed away unexpectedly, at home, Ashburton. Much loved husband of Gaynor. Loved Dad of Bob, Jim, Deborah (Deceased), Tony, and Karen (deceased).Loved father in law of Gill, Barbara, Susan, and Warren. Loved Grandad of his 12 grandchildren. Messages to the Ward family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Eddie will be at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Friday 14 October commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

DREWITT Eric George, On October 9, 2016.  Peacefully at Ashburton, in his 92^nd year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Joy.  Deeply loved and cherished father, father in law, and Grandad of Caroline, Ian, Riley, and Fen.  Messages to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service in remembrance of Eric will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday October 11, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

BEATTIE Veira Ileana, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016 at Christchurch Hospital, 6 weeks before her 100^th birthday. A service to celebrate Veira’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Wednesday 12, October commencing at 1.30, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. Please bring a flower.

ACKERLEY Janice Margaret, on October 6, 2016 at Mill Stream Radius, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Geoff. Loved Mum of Steven and Belinda, and Mark. Much loved Grandma of Josh, Myia, Kayden, and Brianna. Messages to the Ackerley family  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Janice will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday October 12, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

NEAL Elva Amelia, on October 1, 2016 at Millstream Ashburton,our special loving sister and sister in law left Amelia and Andrew Corbett. Elder daughter of the late Charles and Amelia Neal. Sister of the late Charles Neal and the late Owen Neal and Amelia Corbett. Sister in law of the late Dene Neal and the late Nancy Neal, and Andrew Corbett. We wish to thank the following, the girls from St John Ambulance Ashburton, Dr Katie Williamson and girls Sealy Street Ashburton, Dr Iain Ward and staff, Oncology Christchurch Public Hospital, the wonderful nurses of Ward one, Ashburton Public Hospital and the special loving care and respect from staff at Millstream, Ashburton. It has been a long and painful journey watching you fade away, Arber, and feeling your pain. We will meet at the Rainbow Bridge one day. In accordance with Elva’s wishes a private funeral has been held.

JOHNSON Roy Neville (Johno) on October 2, 2016 at Ashburton. Dad, Pops, Grandpa, Poppa J of Natasha and Tom, Chantelle and Abe and grandchildren Scarlet, Sienna, Hailey, Kobi, Harriett, and Havanna. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

“Taken too soon

Spread your wings

Soar like the eagles,

Now our soldier of the skies”

Love you forever

Natasha and Chantelle

A service for Johno will be held at the Chertsey Hall, Cherstey line Road, on Friday October 7, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

WRIGHT Pamela Jane, (Pam) on October 3, 2016 at Coldstream House, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur. Loved Mum of Raymond and Adrienne, Linda and Peter Grieve, Gary and Debbie, and Kay and Michael Falloon. Loved Grandmother and great Grandmother of all her grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Coldstream. Messages to Wright family, P O Box 472, Ashburton. At Pam’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service for Pam will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday October 14, commencing at 11.00am

PHILIP Elizabeth Sangster, on October 1, 2016 at Princes Court, Ashburton. Loved daughter of the late Alan and Alice Philip (Aberdeen) and loved sister of the late Anne. Dearly loved friend of Kay Robb, Maureen Bishop, Ros Birnie and many others. Loved cousin of Iris, Philip (Australia), and Rhona and John (Scotland). Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Elizabeth’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 6, commencing at 1.30pm.