THOMAS Lawrence Matthew, on June 14, 2016 at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Daphne and much loved father and father in law of Adrienne and Jim.  Loved brother and brother in law of June and the late Allan, and Colin and Shona.  Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service to celebrate Laurie’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Thursday June 23, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

DYER Dawn Valerie, on June 15, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved mother of Joe, and Robyn. Loved Nana of Gena and Toby and Great Nana of Cloey, and Deegan. Loving sister of the late June, the late Phyliss, Iris, and Viola. A loved Aunty of Lynda, Janene, and Robert. Messages to Gena Dyer, 23 The Circle, Taupo 3330. A service to celebrate the life of Dawn will be held at Paterson’s Funeral Services Reception Lounge, Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday June 18, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WHYTE Norma Amelia Maud (Nan) on June 12, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. Much loved Mum of Lyn and the late John. Loved ‘Nan’ of Kerry and Nic, Craig and Helen, and Suzie and Pete. Adored great ‘Nan’ of Logan, Brooke, and Sophie. Messages to Whyte Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. It was Nan’s wish for a private family service which has been held.

KNIGHT Patricia Margaret, (Trish) on June 12, 2016 peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 58 years. Much loved partner of Bryan (Pitty). Loved Mum of Michelle, and Jojo Russell and Nanny of Chloe. Loved daughter of the late Lois and Graham Cleghorn sister of Bernie, Terry, and Chris and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to B Pitt, 56 Rogers Street, R D 5, Ashburton 7775. Donations to the Hinds Rural Fire Force / Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Trish’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday June 17, commencing at 11.00am.Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

PHELPS, Eileen Margaret, on Sunday 12th June 2016, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, Christchurch. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Keith Phelps. Loved Mother of Brendon, and Sharyn and mother in law of Greg, and Julie. Treasured Nana of Sarah, Matthew, and Rebecca and Great Nana of Elise, and Kellan. Messages to Phelps Family, 140 Maungarangi Rd, R D 9, Te Puke 3189. A service will be held at the Linwood Salvation Army, 177 Linwood Ave, Christchurch on Saturday July 9, 2016 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

MCLENNAN (Ruck) Karen Evelyne, on June 10, 2016 passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital with her family by her side. Dearly loved mum and Nana of Amanda, Mike and Gabrielle; Lisa and Neil; Preston, Selina and Leah. A much loved daughter of the late Bill and Audrey McLennan, sister and sister in law, Aunt, best mate of Fluff and her friends. Formerly, wife of Garry Ruck. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the Palliative Care Team, Wises Pharmacy, Tinwald Medical Centre, and the Respiratory team at Ashburton Hospital. A service to remember Karen’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Thursday June 16 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

FOSTER Graham Pringle, on 11 June 2016, peacefully at home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, of 62 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Maree Jarden, Lynda and David Taylor, Jo and Les Henderson and Kevin and Debbie Foster. Much loved grandad of Lisa and Carl Anderson, Kylie and Alex Nott, Adam and Renee Taylor, Stephen and Eloise Jarden, Belinda and Steve Pearce, Jeff Jarden, Jack Foster and Tom Foster. Loved great-grandad of Ruby, Jonty and Necho  Anderson, Josh, Sam, Matt and Jordyn Pearce, Indi and Mia Taylor, William Jarden and Macie Nott.

Though your smile and your sharp One liners have gone forever
and your hand we cannot touch
We shall never lose the memory
Of the man we love so much
Messages to 113B Cass Street, Ashburton 7700. A celebration of Graham’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street Ashburton, on Tuesday 14th June commencing at 1:30pm. Followed by a private family cremation.

BIRKETT Raymond John, (Ray) on June 10, 2016. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of May. Loved father and father in law of his two daughters Angela, and Sandra and Simon and grandchildren Olivia, and Michael; Matthew, Ashleigh, and Laura. Messages to Birkett family, C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thank you to Dr Guthrie and the staff at Allenton Medical Centre, The Districts Nurses and the Ashburton Cancer Society. Donations to the Ashburton branch of the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday 14, June commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

STIRLING Kathryn Barbara, (Barbara) on June 6, 2016. Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Russell. Loved mother and mother in law of David and Lisa, Lynley, Jillian, Sharon and Riley.  Loved Grandma of all her Grandchildren. Messages to Stirling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in our Reception Lounge, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 10, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CAMERON, Leonard Edward (Len). On June 5, 2016 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 71 years.  Dearly loved husband of Lynette.  Loved and cherished father and father in law of Joanne and Brett, Michelle and Brendan, and Vanessa.  Special Poppa of Kendall, and Elizabeth; Connie, Oliver, and Lily; and Logan. Messages to the Cameron family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Len’s life will be held at the Ashburton Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Ashburton on Thursday June 9, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.