VAN DEN BERG Jan, on October 20, 2016 lisinopril 10 mg. Peacefully at Ashburton. Loved husband of the late Jantina (Tina). Loved father and father in law of Peter and Gail, and Hilda and Nick de Wys. Loved Opa of Ricky, Kerry, and Angela; Roberta, and Blair and his 9 great Grandchildren. Messages to 9a Thomson Street, Ashburton 7700. A private family service will be held.

BANKS Ivan Lester, (Lester) (Reg. No. 442253, 27^th Battalion) on October 20, 2016 peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton surrounded by his loving family. In his 94^th year. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy (Dot) and much loved and loving Dad of Jeanette and Michael Prain, Roger and Jan, and Heather and Dudley Couper. Adored Grandfather of Christopher and Deborah Kirkman, Nicola Turner and Paul; Gemma and Nicholas Morgan; Anna and Jonathon Jackson, and Andrew and Iona Couper; and great grandfather of Hamish, and Samantha Kirkman; Aleisha, and Caleb Turner; Jairus, Elijah, and Hazel Morgan; Libby and Greta Jackson, Jackson, and Angus Couper. Messages to Banks family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Special thanks to the staff at B G Ward, Burwood Hospital, Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank. A service to celebrate Lester’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday October 26, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private interment.

RAINEY Elsie Vivienne, (Viva) on October 17, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim. Dearly loved mum of Heather Wells, and John Rainey. Loved mother in law of Denis Wells. Loved Grandma of Rebecca and Duane, Lucy, and loved great Grandma of Harry, Jasper and dear friend of Richard. Messages to the Rainey family C/- 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 Viva will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 20, commencing at 1.30pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SMITHERAM Shirley Maureen (nee Read) Died peacefully on October 16, 2016 at Ashburton, aged 86 years.   Dearly loved bride of the late Alan Douglas Smitheram.  Loved eldest daughter of the late Ernest Victor and Audrey Muriel Read (Nee Keen).  Beloved mother of Glen, Gaye, Kathleen, and Douglas.  Loved Grandmother of Chanel, Alexandra and Stretch, Emma, Alan, Michael and Jamie, Erin and Jack, William and Kat, Mark and Susan, and Lisa and Adrian.  Loved great grandmother of Shirley, Emma, J.D, Beth, Grace and Baby O’Connell/Taylor on the way!

“Nothing left Unsaid”

Thanks to staff at Coldstream for their kindness, compassion and care during her brief stay with them.

Messages to the Smitheram family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service for Shirley will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday October 21, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRADLEY Margaret  Ann, on October 13, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital , peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends.

“A long and courageous battle finally over”

Dearly loved wife of Brian and loved and amazing mum of Kieran and Mel, and Nikki. Messages to Bradley Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society and St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thank you to the Cancer Society, Palliative Care and the staff at Ashburton Hospital.  A  celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday October 19, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DANIELSON Christopher Richard Elliott, (Richard) peacefully with his sister at his side at Maidstone Hospital, Christchurch, on October 14, 2016.  Aged 75 years. Dearly loved son of the late Mavis and Charlie. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Robin (deceased) and Averill, John (deceased) and Jenny, Anthony (deceased), David and Barbara, and Elizabeth and Robin (Brisbane). Most dearly loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday October 21, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BRUCE William James, (Bill) on October13, 2016 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. In his 92^nd year. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 64 years. Loved father and father in law of Barry and Sue (Wanaka), Ian and Carolyn (Hamilton), Philippa and Stuart Waddell and loved Grandad of his 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Messages to the Bruce Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton branch of the Foundation for the Blind would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their wonderful care of Bill. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, on Monday October 17, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private interment.

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.