O’HARA Bryan Hume, on July 2, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen. Much loved father and father in law of Janet and Martin Cuttle, (Methven) Sally O’Hara and Pete Holly, (London) Marion and William Rolleston (Blue Cliffs) and loved Granddad of Heidi, and Sam; Matthew; Rachel, Julia, and Tessa. Loved brother and brother in law of Pat and the late John Satterthwaite and Denis and Jean O’Hara. and respected Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 26 Alington Street, Methven 7730.In lieu of flowers donation to Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Bryan’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Wednesday July 6, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private family interment.

KINGSBURY Robert Matthew, (Bob) on June 28, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of the late Alyth. Loved father and father law of Grant, and Dianne and Roger Jordan (Blenheim). Loved ‘Bob’ of Kate, Christian, and Paula. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donation to Guide Dog Puppy Training would be appreciated and may be left at the service.. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 30, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

JAINE Jeffrey MacDonald, on June 27, 2016 passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Joy. Loved father of Felicity Tyson, and Lucinda. and special Grandad of Matthew and Andrea, Jessica; and  Olivia, and William. Beloved brother and brother in law of Dorothy and the late Derek England and Barbara.and Len Murdoch. Messages to 14 Ferrier Place, Ashburton 7700. At Jeffrey’s request a private cremation will be held. Donations to the Ashburton Horticultural Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A memorial service to celebrate Jeffrey’s life will be held at the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Thompson Street, Tinwald on Tuesday July 5, commencing at 1.30pm.

BURROWES Gwenyth Dillon (Gwen).  Peacefully at Anthony Wilding Resthome, Christchurch, on Sunday June 26, 2016.  Aged 97 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Lloyd George Burrowes.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Delia Searby (Auckland), Adrian (Perth), Brenda and the late Brian Morgan (Christchurch), Dalvyn and Trish (Ashburton), Rodney (Christchurch), and Gilford (Sydney).  Loved  Nana and friend of her 8 grandchildren, Brett, and the late Duane; Brent, and Mark; Sonia, and Christopher; and David, and Rebecca.  Loved great Nana of her great grandchildren and great great grandchild.  The family wish to thank all staff and carers at Anthony Wilding Resthome for their care and compassion of Gwen while in their care.  Messages to the Burrowes family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to Alzheimers New Zealand would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday July 1^st, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton.

URQUHART Michael John- passed away peacefully Sunday morning 26^th June 2016, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s (Aged 74). Dearly loved husband of Maryanne,  father and father-in-law of Karen and Christopher Harper, Greg and Liz, Lyndon and Gabrielle, and loved grandfather of  Anna, Henrietta, Angus, Polly, Harrison and Taylor. Special thanks to Dr Murray Wackrow and Anthony Wilding retirement village staff for their wonderful care. Messages to the Urquhart Family care of P.O Box 472 Ashburton. In leu of flowers donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Michaels life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name,  Sealy St, Ashburtonon Wednesday 29^th June, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

COLQUHOUN, Robin Alexander.  On June 24, 2016. Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at Ashburton.  Aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Jill.  Much loved father and father in law of Scott and Melissa, and Andrew and Amanda.  Loved Poppa of Chris, Ryan, Matheson, and Ella.  Messages to the Colquhoun family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Robins life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 30, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton.

STIRLING Russell James, on June 17, 2016, peacefully at his home, in Ashburton 11 days after is dearly loved wife Barbara. Aged 77 years. Loved mother and mother in law of David and Lisa, Lynley, Jillian, Sharon and Darren.  Loved Grandad of all his Grandchildren. Messages to Stirling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held in Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 24, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

LAMBIE John James Bruce, on June 24, 2016. Peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Much loved youngest son of Bruce and the late June Lambie. Loved brother and brother in law of Alison and the late John Doig, Ivor and Linda Lambie and little brother of Karen Lambie. Special thanks to the staff at Hohepa Canterbury, Christchurch, Princes Court and Rosebank Rest Homes Ashburton. In lieu of flowers donations to Hohepa Canterbury would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Lambie family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at our Reception Lounge, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday June 27, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private family interment

RATTRAY, Stuart Laurence (Stu) – On June 18, 2016 at Auckland Hospital surrounded by family. Aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Celia, brother of Ian and Sharlene, Andrew and Michelle, David and Kelley and brother-in-law of David and Carmen. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to P.O. Box 472 Ashburton. Funeral details to follow.

MELLISH, Murray John – On June 18, 2016 after a short conflict with cancer, died peacefully at home, in Rakaia, encircled by ‘his three girls’. Aged 75 years. Cherished husband of Sylvia for 48 years. Treasured father to Karen & Donna, and Father in Law of Phil. Adored Pop (Woppy) of Ariana and Noah. Special thanks to the Ashburton District Nurses and the Palliative Care team for their wonderful care of Murray, and support of his family. Any donations can be left at the service to the Ashburton District Nurses & Palliative Care team. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on WEDNESDAY June 22, commencing at 1:30pm. Followed by internment at the Rakaia Cemetery.