MCGRATH Edna Mae, on August 21, 2016 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Loved wife of the late James McGrath (Jim), Loved mother and mother in law of Linda and Peter Rijk (Upper Hutt), Malcolm and Noeline, Julie and Robbie (Rangiora), Heather (deceased) and David Whinham, Ian and Partner (Broome WA) and Karen and Brian Broker. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Messages to McGrath Family P O Box 91, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Special thank you to all the staff at Radius Millstream , Rosebank Rest Home and Ward one Ashburton Hospital. A service for Edna will be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Thompson Street, Tinwald on Friday August 26, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

TILLEY: Clarice Mae (Mae). On August 21 2016 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In her 95^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rodney and Lesley, Sue and Alister Bird, Jenny and Graeme Baker, and Pam and Peter Hanson. Treasured Nana of Deanna and Paul, Juliet and Adrian, and Justin; Joanna and Guyon, Andrew and Amanda; Rachael and Josh, and Tim and precious great Nans of Ashleigh, Kieren, Sophie, Marshall, Riley, Charli, Cooper, Ryder, Tyler and Riley. Messages to the Tilley family P.O. Box 472 Ashburton. A service for Mae will be held in our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday August 24 commencing at 1.00pm followed by private interment.

HUTTON Dennis Gilbert (Reg. No 275980) on August 17, 2016. Peacefully at Methven House. Aged 94 years. Loved brother of Ruth (Wanganui), Ronald (New Plymouth), Nina (Ashburton) (All deceased) and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to P O Box 15395, Dinsdale, Hamilton 3243. A graveside service for Dennis will be held at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday August 23, commencing at 2.00pm.

FITZGERALD Patrick David, on August 13, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 84 years. Loved son of the late Richard and Margaret Fitzgerald (Timaru). Brother of Margaret Geels (Timaru), Bryan and Maureen (Blenheim) and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews and great nephews and nieces. Special thanks to district nurses Di & Liz and to the carers Denise & Susan for their professionalism and their friendship. Messages to Fitzgerald Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Funeral Mass for Patrick will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday August 18, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

REEVES Dorothy Alice June (June): On August 5, 2016.  Passed away peacefully  at McKenzie Health Care, Geraldine. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Lloyd, Ewan, Avis and Chris, Lynda, Irene and Brian, and Gail.  Loved Nana of Michael and Leeanne;   Andrew, and Anita; Alice, and George and great Nana of Laken.  Special thanks to McKenzie Health Care and Geraldine Retirement Village for their loving care of June. Message to c/-  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Salvation Army would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Friday August 12, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

SUGDEN John Thornton, on August 4, 2016 at Christchurch after a short illness. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Susan. Much loved and treasured  father and father in law of Sharon and Mitch Haslemore-Smith, Andrea and Trevor Scott, Richard and Janelle (Perth) and special Grandad  to Jayden, and Aleesha; Wyatt, Kurt, and Amie; Taine, and Abbey. Loved big brother and brother in law of Barbara and Lindsay Young. Messages to Sugden family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Princess Margaret Hospital Fund (Perth) would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday August 10, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CHISNALL Margaret, on August 5, 2016. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In her 88^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Steven. Much loved mother and mother in law of Kevin, and Allan and Jill (Timaru). Much loved Nan of Anna and Corie, Kate, Matthew, Connor, and Erin and great Nan of Juno and Nora. A service for Margaret will be held in Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 9, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Hinds Cemetery.

HOLMES Marjorie, on August 3, 2016, peacefully at Methven House, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob Holmes. Mother and mother in law of Jenny and Jim Macartney, (Tai Tapu), Murray and Leanne, (Methven) John and Glenys, (Christchurch) and Warwick and Angela (Christchurch). Special ‘Ma’ to her 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Charlie and Hilma Reid, (Ashburton) the late Gordon, Hughie, and Thelma. Loved sister in law of Don and Dorothy Holmes, Natalie and Lynton Broughton, Cecelia and Bill McKellar, Sam, (all deceased) Shirley, the late Peter and Edna, Annette and the late George King. Messages to Holmes Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A grateful thanks to the staff at Methven House for their very special care of Marjorie. Marjorie’s Funeral will be held at All Saint’s Anglican Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Monday August 8, commencing at 1.30 pm. Followed by private interment.

GILKISON Graeme Bruce, on August 1, 2016 at Coldstream Rest Home. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen (nee Smith) and father of Steven and Brian. Loved brother of the late Bev, and the late Janice. Brother in law of Peter and Eileen (Glentunnel), Brian and Sandy (Darfield), Murray and Susan (Glentunnel), Gregory, and Paul (Hakatere) and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 44 Friendship Lane, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to Dr Sparks and the staff at Coldstream Rest Home for their care of Graeme. At Graeme’s request a private family service has been held.

PENNEY, Mary (Molly). On July 30 2016. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Devoted, cherished and loved wife of the late Ralph. Much loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of the late Philip, Judith and David (Christchurch), Barbara and Stephen (Wellington), Brian and Meagen (Christchurch), Mike and Jane (Auckland), and a special Grandmother to Kimberley and Matthew, Toni, and Dean; Simon and Stephanie; Melissa and Vince, Laura and John, and Libby and Raj; Zachary and Anna, and great grandmother of Keanu, Bella, Rain, Ethan and Jacob. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Molly. Messages to the Penney family c/o P.O. Box 472 Ashburton. A service to celebrate Molly’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday August 4 commencing at 1.30pm followed by private interment.