SYMONDS Ralph James (Jim): On January 7, 2017.  Peacefully at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, in his 80^th year.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Mags).  Much loved father and father in law of Mark and Karen, David and Lynn, Andrew (AJ), Roy, and  Lenny and Darcelle.  Loving Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.. Loved brother of Bill, Alf, Joy, Alma, Cheryl, Ken, Tina, and Gael.  Messages to the Symonds family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Jim’s request a private cremation has been held

FREW Maurice Cecil, on January 5, 2017 at Radius Millstream Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shona. Loved father and father in law of Warren and Vera, Sharon and Brian Hurst, Lyn and Gerard Hart and Geoff and Sonya. Loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Frew Family, P O Box 5010 Tinwald 7741. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all those who touched Maurice’s life. A service to celebrate Maurice’s life will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

DOWDLE Paul David, on January 1, 2017 at Ashburton, after a short illness. Aged 49 years. Dearly loved partner of Tara, loved Dad of Courtney, Quade, and Amber. Beloved son of Ivan, and Helen and brother and brother in law of Timothy and Adrienne and Greg and Lek. A loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Dowdle family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 5, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation

TAYLOR Elizabeth Thomasena (Ena), (nee Moore) On December 29, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. In her 95^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Much loved sister and sister in law of Sam and Lucy, (both deceased) Roma and the late Tom, Bill and Rona,  (both deceased) Pat and the late Matt, Bev and the late Bob, Lettie and Arthur Leask, (both deceased) Margaret and the late Roy, Mervyn and Margaret, (both deceased) and a loved and adored Auntie of Allen and Maree, Mervyn and Gail, Noeline and Ken, and Graham and Gwyn;  Karen and Robert, and Wendy; Ivan and Sharon, Dawn and Gary, Peter and Jan and John and Carol; Lloyd and Maree, Janet and John, and Gail; Christine and Phil, Raewyn and Blair, and Andrew and Renee; Lester, Brian, Helen, and the late Paul; Garry and Tania, Ross and Judy, Jeffrey, Bruce and Trina, and Julie. A much loved Great Auntie and Great Great Auntie. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ena’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 4, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

EDGAR Robert James (Bob) on December 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, at Princes Court Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Cherie. Loved Dad of Alexia, Becky and Sam, and William. Loved sister of the late Daphne and Bill MacLaren. Messages to 6 Goldrich Grove, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to Princes Court for their excellent care of Bob over the past 5 years. At Bob’s request a private family service has been held.

“In our hearts you will stay

Loved and remembered very day”

FORD Jeanette Muriel, on December 30, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Terrace View, Ashburton. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of David. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Penny and Mark, Kerry and Trudy, Simon and Julie and special Nanny to Emma, Chloe, and Hannah; Joseph, and Grace; Lachlan, and Alex and great Nanny of Archie. Messages to Ford family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A private family cremation has been held and a memorial service to celebrate Jeanette’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 5, commencing at 11.00am

HARRIS Timothy Keith, (Tim) on December 27, 2016 read this post here. Unexpectedly, on the Otago Rail Trail. Aged 58 years. Adored husband, travelling companion and best mate of Shirley. Loved eldest son of Elaine Gorton and the late Bob Harris and brother of Garth and the late Carl Harris. Much loved son in law of Keith and the late Ngaire Dolbey and brother in law of Rosalie, Carolyn and Richard Copland, Robert and Merran, Lenny and Patrina, and Wayne. A loved Uncle and mentor of Emelia, Michael, and Issy. Godfather to Jasper.

“Loved friend of many”

Messages to Harris Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hyperbaric Chamber, Christchurch Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Tim’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday January 4, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

PEISKER Maxwell Earle (Max): On December 25, 2016 Clicking Here.  Passed away at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Mark and Inga, and Tam and Mych Dowson.  Much loved brother of Alvin, Lorna, and Rita (all deceased) and cousin of Myron Loving (Australia).  Messages to c/- P O Box 8, Dunsandel 7657.  A service to celebrate Max’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 29, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

HENDERSON Kenneth David: On December 24, 2016.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton.  Aged 81 years.  Loving husband of Nancy for 60 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Christine, Trish and Kevin, Barry and Raewyn, Brendon and Denise, and Jeffrey and Sue.  Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Henderson Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Kenneth’s life will be held at Our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn on Friday December 30, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at Avonhead Park Cemetery.

MCLEOD Margaret Frances (nee McGirr) 17- June 1931 – 22 December 2016. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Alan (Stalky) McLeod. Special Mum and Mum in law of Peter, (and Simone), Murray and Margaret, Wayne and Jane, David and Julianne and much loved Gran of Chelsea, and Saracen; James and Lani, and  Julia,: Sarah; Cameron and Dallas and much loved Great Gran of Thea. Messages to McLeod family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral Mass for Margaret will be held at the Church of Our Lady of the Snow, Main Road, Methven on Saturday December 24, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.