MCNALLY Bruce Donn: It is with great sadness that Janet announces the sudden passing of Bruce, September 21, 2016. Aged 73years.Cherished father and father-in-law of Bethany McNally, and Sarah & Simon Chamberlain. Special Grandy to Arava, Cassie, Daniel, and Michael. Cherished son of the late Len and Betty McNally.  Dear friend and son-in-law of Jean Kingan. Dearest brother of Pauline McNally, and Jennifer and Bob Brasell. Loved brother-in-law of David and Donna, Murray and Annette, and Russell and Annette Kingan. Loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages to McNally 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.
“Remembering with love all the good times”
A short service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 27, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

OLDHAM Lorna Christina (Doone) (nee Lilley) on September 9, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. In her 100^th year. Loved wife of the late Bert. Dearly loved and caring mum and mother in law of Peter and Gael and Erin and Colin Fitzgerald. Loved Gran of Kim and Gavin Lack, Darryl and Anna, Simon and Rebecca; Chris and Mellinda Fitzgerald, and Jan Johnson. Loved great Gran of Theo Lack; Hetty, and Olivia; Lachie, Henry, and Freddie; Caleb, Kimberly, Matthew, and Jack Fitzgerald; and AJ Johnson. Messages to Oldham family,

P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request thank you. Our grateful thanks to the staff at Rosebank. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service for Lorna will be held at the Laghmor Church, Laghmor on Friday 30 September, commencing at 2.00pm.

COCKS Allison Jessie (Jessie) on September 21, 2016, at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. In her 91^st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Much loved mother and mother in law of Alastair and Lyn, Heather and Evan Glass, and Graham and Robyn. Loved Granny of Jack and Kate, Emma, and Steve and Sarah. Much loved great Granny of Jess and Tom; Ella, Sam and Zoe. Messages to P O Box 31, Methven 7745. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View. A service to celebrate Jessie’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton, on Saturday September 24, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation

THOMAS Colin William, on September 18, 2016.Passed away unexpectedly at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Shona for 53 years. Much loved father and father in law of Murray and Shirley, Keith, Dale and Carmel and loved and respected Grandad of Laura, Ben, and Toby; Regan, George, and Liam; Claudia, Henry, and Alexandra. Thanks to the staff of Terrace View and Park Street Day Care Centre for their special Care of Colin. Messages to the Thomas Family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Park Street Day Care Centre would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Wednesday September 21, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

GREEN Metta Marie (nee Poulsen). On 16 September 2016, Peacefully at Coldstream House, Ashburton. Eldest daughter of the late William and Frances.  Loved wife of the late Sam.  Loved  mother and mother in law of the late Paul and Maureen, and Dennis and loved grandmother of the late Ricki.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Michael, John and Lorraine, Christine and Gary Clucas, and Bevan and Joanne.  Loved Nan of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Message to the Green family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Farewell service for Metta will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday September 21, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton

GUTHRIE Hilary Daphne. Peacefully at Terraceview Retirement Hospital, Ashburton on September 16, 2016. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill.  Beloved mother and mother in law of Janice and Bryan, Margaret and Denis, Carol and the late John, Robert and Diane, and Craig and Kathleen.  Love Gran of Shane, and Darryn; Lisa, Debbie, and Stephanie; Kelly, and Amanda; Kerri, Kriston, Alexis, and Mathew, and Josh.  Loved great grandmother and great great grandmother.  Beloved sister of Pat Broome.  Messages to the Guthrie family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Hilary’s request a family service will held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday September 21, commencing at 11.00am.

MAGGS   Ronald (Ron) Loved husband of the late Val. Loved father and father-in-law of Dave (Waimate) and Lorraine and John Summers .Loved Pappy of Angharad and Ethan (Southbridge), and step-father of Roy Sampson (Waimate).  Suddenly at home two days short of his 85th birthday. Ron’s request was for a private cremation.

ELLIOTT Paul (Aussie) He went gently on 13 September, 2016 at Christchurch. Aged 61 years. Unconditionally loved partner of Leonie. Loved brother and brother in law of Boyd and Deb (Goulburn Aust). Loved Uncle of James and Sonja, and Nicholas. Great Uncle of Benjamin. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation will be held and a celebration of Paul’s life for family and friends will be held at the Devon Tavern, Victoria Street, Ashburton on Saturday September 17, commencing at 12 noon.

JUDGE John Towerton, on September 12, 2016 peacefully and with dignity at Terrace View Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Dearly love husband of Frances. Loved and respected father and father in law of Gillian and Wayne Froud, Murray and Bronwyn, Graham, Karen, Alan and Rachel, and Peter. Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved brother of Edwin, Marion, the late Robin and brother in law of Pauline Cook. Messages to the Judge Family, Terrace View, 37 Carters Tce, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their care of John. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday September 17, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

RICKARD Margaret Joyce, (nee Milne) on September 13, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Millstream Radius, Ashburton. In her 97^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Much loved mother and mother in law of Len and Valerie (Christchurch), John and Margaret (Ashburton), Rosanne and Atholl Anderson (Blenheim), and Bruce and Carolyn (Christchurch). Much loved Granndma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special thank you to Dr Wootton and the staff at Millstream for their loving care. Messages to the Rickard Family C/- 135 Racecourse Road, Ashburton. At Margaret’s request a private service will be held.