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.

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.