PURDIE Amy Daphne Joan (Joan).  On June 4, 2016.  Passed away in her 100^th year at Cameron Courts, Ashburton.  Dearly loved wife of the late John.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Heather and Owen Gray.  Special Nana to Paul and Amanda, and Sharon and Gareth Edwards (Townsville), and great Nana of little Stanley Gray.  Messages to 156 William Street, Ashburton 7700.  A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 9, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

VAN DYK Arie, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2016. Aged 84 years. Loved husband of Joan for 55 years and loved father and father in law of Peter (deceased) and Stephanie, Julie, Kay, and Sheryl and Richard Hayman. Dearly loved Opa of Grace, Henry, George, Gus, Nico, and Rosie and Great Opa of Atticus. Messages  to van Dyk family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to St John, Dr Mick Tarry and the team at Sealy Street and the Palliative Care team. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Arie’s life will be held in the Linton Lounge, Ashburton RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday June 3, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Day: Ivy. On May 29 2016. Peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, Christchurch. Aged 79 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Penelope and Andrew, Robert and Gary, and Julian and Liz. Treasured Na of Lachlan and Sam; and Jordan, and step grandmother of Harriet, and Sophie. Messages to the Day family P.O. Box 472 Ashburton. Special thanks to the staff of St Albans Retirement Village for their love and care of Ivy. In lieu of flowers, donation to the SPCA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Ivy will be held in our Reception Lounge, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 1, commencing at 2.00pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

JESSEP Eileen Gweneth, on May 24, 2016 at Princes Court Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Much loved mother and mother in law of Karen and Mike Meares, Pamela Holmes, and Donald and Cate Jessep. Much loved sister of Marjorie Amor and the late Peggy Callister. Much loved Grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“Now at peace”

A special thank you to the staff at Princes Court for their loving care of Eileen. Messages to Jessep Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Monday May 30, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WATSON Peter Norman, (Swampy) on May 25, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara for 50 years. Much loved father of Shane, Alison, David, and Stephen and loved grandfather of Sapphire, and Connie-Rose. Messages to Watson Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Swampy’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Tuesday 31, May commencing at 3.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

CHESTER Joan Margaret, (nee Kotlowski) on May 22, 2016 at Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Much loved mother and mother in law of Tony and Marie, and Robyn and Brian Lester. Cherished Nana and Joany of William, and Clare; Tim and Sarah, Kate and Damian, David and James, and James and Seamus and her great grandchildren. A loved sister and sister in-law. Messages to the Chester family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi Home. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday May 25, commencing at 9.00am. Followed by private interment.

IRVING Patricia Charlotte, (Pat) on May 21, 2016 peacefully in her sleep, at Ashburton Hospital. In her 92^nd year. Dearly loved twin sister of Trix Baird and sister of the late Trevor Irving. Loved sister in law of the late Earl, and Melva. Loved Aunt of Allan, and John; Jane, Grant, and Sue and their families. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 27, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

ERIHA Claude Spooner, suddenly on May 18, 2016 shearing his last sheep. Aged 65 years. Loving husband and companion of Anne. Cherished father and father in law of Rachael and Richard and Tania and Aaron. Gandie of his much loved Moko’s  Tessa; Oakley and Eden. Messages to 1 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700. At Claude’s request a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Claude’s life will be held in Feeney’s Lounge, Devon Tavern, Victoria Street, Ashburton on Saturday May 21, from 1pm.

MARSHALL Kapinga Wirihana, (Kapi) on May 15, 2016 at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Much loved husband, soul mate and friend of Anne. Dearly loved father and father in law of Desmond, Allan, Patrick, Nikki and Nathan, Riki-Lee and Tyler and special Grandad of the late Jamey, Syd and Cassidy, Josh, Josiah, Luke, Faith, and Ruby. Messages to the Marshall family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Kapi’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton, on Saturday May 21, 2016 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

SEED William (Ross), On May 14, 2016, at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Dearly loved and loving husband of the late Joy.  Much loved father and father in law of the late David, and Lynn, the late Nigel, and Denise, and Nicholas and Maureen.  Loved and special grandfather of Charlotte, Georgina, and Jeremy, and his 8 great grandchildren. Special thanks to Dr Murray Wackrow and the staff at Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank Resthome for their loving care of Ross.  Messages to the Seed family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ross’ life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday 18 May, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by a private family interment.