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.

McNeill; Brett. On October 1 2016, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Aged 25 years. Much loved son of Greg and Sandy, loving brother and mate of Jake and Mid. Loved uncle of Ryleigh and Lylah. Dearly loved grandson of Val and the late Max Bradley and the late Brian and Beryl Easthope (Perth).  Loving nephew of Darral and Nicky, Kaye and Eddie, Leanne and Mark. Loved mate of all his cousins. No flowers by request but donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the McNeill family P.O. Box 472 Ashburton. A service for Brett will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton, on Thursday 6 October at 1.30pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

CLARKE, Anthony John (Clarkie). Passed away at Ashburton Hospital on  September 29, 2016.  Aged 55 years.  Loving father of Anna.  Dearly loved son of Val and John (Dannevirke), brother, Richie (Dannevirke) and sister Jackie Horsfall (Gisborne).  Messages to the Clarke family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. No flowers by request.A service for Clarkie will be held at the Allenton Rugby Club Rooms, Melrose Road, Ashburton on Tuesday October 4, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation. Words from the Horses mouth “What a F…ing Shambles”

CORNWALL, James Spencer (Spencer) On September 26 2016.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton.  Loved husband of the late Bev.  Loved father and father in law of Arthur and Mary, Jaynce and Kevin Ryan (Timaru), and Jocylyn Cornwall (Timaru).  Loved Grandad of Richard and Candy (Australia), Michelle and Dan Sheppard, David and Alisha; Kimberlea, Matthew, and Bradley. Loved great Grandad of his 7 great grandchildren and loving friend of Lyn.Messages to the Cornwall family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Spencer chose to bequeath his body to the Otago School of Medical Science.  A Memorial service for Spencer will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday October 3, commencing at 11.00am

MUIR, Kenneth Lloyd (Ken) On September 30, 2016.  Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 95 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Muriel.  Much loved father and father in law of Paul and Kaye (Hastings), and Brendon and Ally (Rolleston).  Special Grandad to Kenneth, Hamish, and Douglas.  Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Hospital for their loving care of Ken.  Messages to 40 Durrell Way, Rolleston 7614.  A Memorial service for Ken will be held at the M.S.A, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Saturday October 8, commencing at 2.00pm.

FONT, Kenneth Vincent (Ken) (Reg No519678 WW2 Royal Navy  –  Mine Sweeper) On September 28, 2016.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  Aged 91 years.  Dearest husband of Dot.  Loved and loving father and father in law of David and Lesley (Auckland), Beverley and Mark Walls, Judith and Steve White(UK), and  Kate and Jon Bond try here. Loved Grandad of Courtenay and Paul, and Megan; Ben; Rebecca (Ana), and Katie; Jonathan, Hugh, William, and Kendall.  And a very much loved great Grandad of Cameron, Zoe, and Pippa.  Following a private family graveside service, a Celebration of Ken’s life will be held, at later date.

HYDES, Lyndsay William –On September 27^th 2016, at Ashburton Hospital, peacefully.  In his 80^th year.   Much loved father and grandfather to Keith and Leigh-Ann, Connor and Liam;  John and Lorriane, Anthony and Shaun;  Stewart and Sarah, Thomas, William and Charlotte;  the late Lois;  Wayne and Sarah, Emily and Benjamin;  Helen and Kelly, Caitlin, Hannah and Adam.  Very best friend to Anne;  Peter and Maree;  Barry, Amy and James;  and Karen and Mary. Messages to P.O. Box 344, Ashburton, 7740 or anlyn@xtra.co.nz. Many thanks to Dr Ian Crozier;  the Christchurch Cardiac Unit;  Dr Peter Sparks; and all hospital staff involved. Donations to the Christchurch Cardiac Unit. A service for Lyndsay will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Havelock St, Ashburton, Monday October 3, commencing at 2 pm. Followed by  private cremation