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.

FERRIMAN Patricia Anne, (Trish) on May 9, 2016 at Ashburton Hospital, after having spent precious time with family. Aged 67 years. Loved wife of Bruce. Cherished mother and mother in law of Emma and Nigel Dudley and Kate and Simon Earl. Adored Nanna of Jake, Meg, and Alex; and Isaac, Austin, and Ryan. Please bring a flower from your garden. Messages to Ferriman Family, C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association NZ 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 Thursday May 12 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

PATERSON William Philip, (Bill) passed away peacefully on May 7, 2016 at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 93 years.   Dearly loved husband of the late Irene and the late Becky. Much loved Dad of Bill and Irene Paterson, the late Ian, and Heather Paterson, Bron and the late Allan Brady and Alan and Mary Paterson. Much loved Grandad and Gaga of his loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Paterson Family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

 “Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of our Dad”

A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, on Wednesday May 11, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

DRUMMOND Jill, On May 7 2016. Peacefully at George Manning House, Christchurch. Aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter, “will be sadly missed.” Loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law and Aunty. Special thank you to the staff of George Manning House for their love and care of Jill. Messages to the Drummond family P.O.Box 472 Ashburton. A service for Jill will be held at our Reception Lounge corner East and Cox Streets Ashburton on, Thursday May 12 commencing at 11.00am followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

FITZGERALD Maxwell George (Max). On May 7 2016. Peacefully at Rosebank Hospital Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Anita and the late Ron Collins, Kath and John Sutherland, and the late Elaine and Wally and Peter, and the late Keith and Prue and Esme. Treasured uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A good friend to many. Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Hospital for their care of Max. Messages to the Fitzgerald family P.O.Box 472 Ashburton. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Max’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA Havelock Street, Ashburton on Thursday May 12 commencing at 1.30pm followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

CAIN Marcia Jean, on May 4, 2016 at Ashburton. Dearly loved daughter of the late Leslie John and Mary Cain. Treasured and much loved sister of Tyrone and loved by all her extended family. Messages to C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service of farewell for Marcia will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday May 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

CHISNALL Brett Alexander, 18.05.1967 – 01.05.2016 at Christchurch Public Hospital. Much loved youngest son of Chris and Des and brother of Ross. Messages to P O Box 1, Hinds 7747. At Brett’s request a private family service has been held.