HOLMES Marjorie, on August 3, 2016, peacefully at Methven House, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob Holmes. Mother and mother in law of Jenny and Jim Macartney, (Tai Tapu), Murray and Leanne, (Methven) John and Glenys, (Christchurch) and Warwick and Angela (Christchurch). Special ‘Ma’ to her 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Charlie and Hilma Reid, (Ashburton) the late Gordon, Hughie, and Thelma. Loved sister in law of Don and Dorothy Holmes, Natalie and Lynton Broughton, Cecelia and Bill McKellar, Sam, (all deceased) Shirley, the late Peter and Edna, Annette and the late George King. Messages to Holmes Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A grateful thanks to the staff at Methven House for their very special care of Marjorie. Marjorie’s Funeral will be held at All Saint’s Anglican Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Monday August 8, commencing at 1.30 pm. Followed by private interment.

GILKISON Graeme Bruce, on August 1, 2016 at Coldstream Rest Home. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen (nee Smith) and father of Steven and Brian. Loved brother of the late Bev, and the late Janice. Brother in law of Peter and Eileen (Glentunnel), Brian and Sandy (Darfield), Murray and Susan (Glentunnel), Gregory, and Paul (Hakatere) and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 44 Friendship Lane, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to Dr Sparks and the staff at Coldstream Rest Home for their care of Graeme. At Graeme’s request a private family service has been held.

PENNEY, Mary (Molly). On July 30 2016. Peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Devoted, cherished and loved wife of the late Ralph. Much loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of the late Philip, Judith and David (Christchurch), Barbara and Stephen (Wellington), Brian and Meagen (Christchurch), Mike and Jane (Auckland), and a special Grandmother to Kimberley and Matthew, Toni, and Dean; Simon and Stephanie; Melissa and Vince, Laura and John, and Libby and Raj; Zachary and Anna, and great grandmother of Keanu, Bella, Rain, Ethan and Jacob. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Molly. Messages to the Penney family c/o P.O. Box 472 Ashburton. A service to celebrate Molly’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday August 4 commencing at 1.30pm followed by private interment.

CHIVERS, James Gilbert (Jim). On July 29 2016. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 86 years. Much loved husband of June for 63 years and Dad of Brian and Frances, and Michael and Tracy. Grandad Jim of Phillip and Maria, Korry and Mel, Keriana and great Grandad Jim of Isabella and Christian, Madelyn, Benjamin, Molly, and Lachie. Messages to the Chivers family P.O. Box 472 Ashburton. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at the Ashburton Aviation Museum, Ashburton Airfield on Wednesday August 3 commencing at 2.00pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SLOPER Olive Edna, on July 29, 2016 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 97 years. Loved Mum of Fred and Margaret. Loved Nana and great Nana of Amy and Nic, Lachlan, Braxton, and Ryder Mills, Lydia and Matt, Riley and Archie Stevens. Messages to Sloper Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A graveside service for Olive will be held at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery, Bremners Road, Ashburton on Thursday 4, August commencing at 11.00am.

GLANVILLE James Henry Michele, (Jim) on July 26, 2016 at Rosebank Rest home, Ashburton. Loved father and father in law of Robert (Bob) and Dale, Murray and Cheryl, Maree and Peter, Liz, Jim and Chrissie, Bruce and Pete, Lenny and Maree, and Trena and Grant. Loved Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother in law of Robin and Dorie and Avrill. Messages to Glanville family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A very special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Dad and our family. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 30, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private interment.

TRUELOVE Henry, on July 25, 2016 at Ashburton. After a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, father of Anna, and Sally and Grandad of Henrietta, Jack, Olivia, and Josephine. Messages to Truelove family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thank you to Dr Lues, nursing staff ward 1 Ashburton Hospital and the staff at Terrace View. A service to celebrate Henry’s life will be held at St Aidan’s Anglican Church, 123 Hoods Road, Mt Somers on Friday 29, July commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.

GRIGG Trevor Alfred, on July 24, 2016 peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 88 years. Loved husband of Jean and loved father and father in law of Carol and Neil, Murray, and Ian and Angela. Loved Pop of Keri; Tony, Dwayne, Garrett, and Quentin; Emma, Matthew, and Nicole. Great grand Pop of his 9 great grandchildren. Messages to Grigg Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital. A service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets,  Ashburton on Thursday July 28, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private interment.

RENNIE Ann Elizabeth, (nee Hughes) on July 22, 2016. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Goldie. Dearly loved, loving and awesome Mum and mother in law of  Trish and Alan Huband, Brenda and Richard King, Gordon and Marie, Trevor,  and Heather and Tony Grimwood. Devoted and precious Nan of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Rennie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Mum over the last 9 months. Also the staff at Ashburton Hospital over her final hours, for their kindness and care of Mum and our family. A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets. Ashburton on Wednesday July 27, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

HANLEY Edna Narene, On July 21, 2016.  Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton.  Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril.  Much loved Mum of Noeline and David, Carolyn and Robert, and the late  Michael.  Loved Nanny of Simon and loved Nan of Nigel, and Mark.  A special thank you to Jill, and the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Edna.  Messages to the Hanley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Edna will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday July 27 commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery