McASLAN Beatrice Ada, on May 5, 2016 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Vernon. Stepmother of the late Dave, and Mavis, the late Gerald, and Louisa and Richard and Lois and a loved stepmother. Messages to McAslan Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Beatrice’s request a private cremation has been held.

CARTER Neil Henry, on May 4, 2016. Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Aged 67. Loved husband of Dianne. Father, father in law, grandfather and best mate of Tania, Gary (Cabbage), Jack, and Josh Sheridan (Methven); and Belinda, Steve, Latham, and Cooper Simpson (Brisbane). Messages to 175 Smithfield Road, R D 2, Ashburton 7772. Special thanks to Julia Ensor and the team of District Nurses and the Ashburton branch of the Cancer Society. No flowers by request, donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday 9 May, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BUCHANAN Una Pauline, on April 30, 2016. Suddenly, at home. In her 91^st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gilbert. Loved mother and mother in law of Roy and Paula (Methven) and Pauline and Robbie Bell. Loved Grandma of Lisa, and Mike and Ashleigh; Kim and Amber, and Catherine. At Una’s request a private family service has been held.

KING Olive Elizabeth, (nee Collins) on May 2, 2016. Peacefully at Margaret Wilson Hospital, Timaru. In her 94^th year. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Treasured mother and mother in law of Len and Heather, Clarke and Kay, Gordon and Bernice,(both deceased) Warren and Maura, Beth and John and Harvey and Lois. Loved Granny and great Granny of all her Grandies and treasured friend of so many far and wide. Messages to King family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A memorial service for Olive will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 6, commencing at 1.00pm.

DOBSON Peter, (formerly of Geraldine) on 2^nd May, 2016. Peacefully at Christchurch, surrounded by his family. Aged 84 years. Adored husband of the late Marie. Much loved father and father in law of Kate and Pete, Christine and John Blogg, Greg and Carolyn, Robynne and Grant Hayman, Moira and Vince, Rowena and Simon Smithies and Stephen and Lisa. Loved Grandad of his 26 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Messages to the Dobson family, 31 Templer Street, R D 22, Geraldine 7992. A service for Peter will be held at the Woodbury Hall, Woodbury Road, Geraldine on Friday May 6, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BLACKBURN Caroline Alma (Carol) nee Denton, On April 27, 2016 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton.  Dearly loved wife of the late Oswald.  Loving Mum of Alex (Otautau), Colin and Helen (Christchurch), Elizabeth and Fred Reddecliffe, Gwenda and Tony Hutchinson, Cheryl and John Lamb (Yeppoon, Australia) and Faye and Raymond (Benhar).  Dearly loved Nanna of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Messages to189 Company Road, RD 2, Ashburton 7772.  A service for Carol will be held in the Linton Lounge, RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton on Wednesday May 4, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.