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

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.