HUGGINS – JESSETT Tamati Francis, the perfect wee precious angel of Samantha and Aaron, passed away on the 19th of August 2016, He passed away peacefully in their arms after coming into the world at Ashburton Maternity Ward. His brothers  Izaac, and Levi are going to miss him so much. During Tamati’s two hours on earth he fought with strength, courage and determination but couldn’t do it any longer and was telling his mummy and daddy it was time to go. He touched so many lives and was loved by all who met him. Their little angel will never be forgotten and will be missed so dearly. Loved little angel of Gma and Gdad, Rhonda and Leslie. Also by his Great Grandparents Phyllis and Ian, Dorothy and late Bruce, Diannah and late Richard and all of his Aunties and Uncles, Nathan and Amy, Joseph, Jordan and cousin Ryder. A loved baby boy of the entire extended family and friends. Rest in peace precious wee angel. Until late we meet again. A private funeral was held at his family home in Mt Somers. A huge thankyou to Biddy Sheehan Samantha’s Midwife and the other midwives, the staff at the Ashburton Hospital, Christchurch women’s Hospital, the ambulance crew and the specialists involved throughout the pregnancy.

“They say memories are golden well maybe that is true. I never wanted memories. I only wanted you “- Author unknown –
“Of all the special gifts in life however great or small. To have you as our precious son was the greatest gift of all “Author unknown –

MCCORMICK Thomas John (Johnny), on August 25, 2016 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Aged 80 years. Loved father and father in law of Frank and Sammy, Vicki and Malcolm Neutze and grandfather of Mitchell, and Daley Neutze. Loved son of the late Frank and Edith McCormick and brother of Pat Walls, Kevin, Gerald, and Monica McCormick. Messages to P O Box 82, Ashburton 7740. A funeral Mass for Johnny will be held at the Church of The Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday August 30, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

PALMER: Audrey May, on August 28, 2016.  Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Derek.  Much loved mother and mother in law of the late Helen, Sandra (London), Alison and Alasdair Cleland, and Sharryn and Darryl Whiting.  Much loved Grandma of Leigh; Sam, and Hamish; Hayden, Kate, and Gemma.  Message to c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton.  Donations to the Neurological Foundation will be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Audrey will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets Ashburton on Wednesday August 31, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton

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.