DREWITT Eric George, On October 9, 2016.  Peacefully at Ashburton, in his 92^nd year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Joy.  Deeply loved and cherished father, father in law, and Grandad of Caroline, Ian, Riley, and Fen.  Messages to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service in remembrance of Eric will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday October 11, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

BEATTIE Veira Ileana, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016 at Christchurch Hospital, 6 weeks before her 100^th birthday. A service to celebrate Veira’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Wednesday 12, October commencing at 1.30, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. Please bring a flower.

ACKERLEY Janice Margaret, on October 6, 2016 at Mill Stream Radius, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Geoff. Loved Mum of Steven and Belinda, and Mark. Much loved Grandma of Josh, Myia, Kayden, and Brianna. Messages to the Ackerley family  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Janice will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday October 12, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

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