Funeral Notices

ARMSTRONG Elizabeth Anne Stewart, on September 3, 2023

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Ashburton Hospital on Sunday September 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ian. Loved Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma of Robert and Nick, Daniel, Jess and Toby, Rebecca, Gaitlin and Joel Skansie, Emily and Ben, and William; Jude and Stacey Morgan; Trish, Regan, George and Liam Thomas; Dave, Taylor, Alex and Wyatt Hall, Sarah and Matthew; Karyn and Shane, Jack , Emma, Abby and Kate Cochrane. A loved sister of Ian and Margaret, Robina and Vince (Australia) Jane (Australia), Steven and Isobelle. And much-loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Nick Cross (Nephrology), Dr Lues, the staff at Tinwald Medical Centre and the Ashburton Hospital. A special mention to the wonderful crew at St John Ambulance, Ashburton. Messages to Elizabeth Armstrong’s family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Elizabeth will be held in Our Chapel, cnr of East and Cox Street on Friday September 8 commencing at 1:00pm. Followed by interment at Seafield Lawn, Ashburton Cemetery.

SCOTT Robert Thomas (Robbie), on September 1, 2023

24.10.1943 – 1.9.2023, passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton on September 1st, 2023.  Loved father and grandfather of Steven and Kate, Hunter, and William; Michelle, Maycee, and Bradley Vercoe.  Loved son of the late Hugh and Alice Scott. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Alf, and Jennifer Scott, the late Alice and Donald Bain, Bruce and Maureen Scott, Heather and Graham McEvoy, Susan and Keith Ross, and treasured Uncle Bob of all his nieces and nephews. ‘Te Aroha Mure Ore’. Special thanks to Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital, Terrace View, and Dr Penny Holdaway for their exceptional care of Robbie.  Messages to Robert’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Robbie’s request a private service has been held.

BEGG Kevyn Neil, on August 28, 2023

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Iris. Cherished Father and Father in law of Dean and the late Elaine Keown, Gavin and Jan, and Julie and Reuben. Adored Old Poppa of Tony, Jody, and Scott; Sophie, and Emily; Katie, and Jesse and great Old Poppa of Milly, Eve, Kaden, Devin, Caleb, and Harlow, Addison, Cassidy, and Luna. Messages to the Begg family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Kevyn’s life will be held at the Salvation Army, Cass Street Ashburton, on Saturday 2 September, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 

TARBOTTON Barbara Hilray, on August 25, 2023

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved wife of Malcolm for 23 years. Special friend to Malcolm’s family.  Loved sister of Shona Phelan.  Messages to the Tarbotton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 5, commencing at 10.30am.

WARD Eileen Margaret Mary, on August 29, 2023

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Loving mother and mother in law of Graeme and Wende, David and Hilary, and Anita and Andrew (Norway).  Much loved Nan of Rebecca (Amsterdam), Sophie (Margaret River), Thomas, Natalie, Alexandra and their partners, and great-grandson Albe.  Messages to the Ward family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Eileen has been held.

LINTON June Monica, on August 28, 2023

in her 95th year, in the loving care of Radius Millstream Ashburton.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ken Linton and loving mother of Marie and Malcolm Lill, Graeme and Sue, Sandra Totty, and Peter Stephenson, Rodger and Sheryn.  Loved Grandma and G.G. of her 7 grandchildren and their partners and her 8 great -grandchildren. Messages to the Linton Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In accordance of June’s wishes a private family service has been held in the garden.

BOND Maurice Harry (BONDI), on August 23, 2023

passed peacefully at Radius Millstream surrounded by family, in his 85th year. Loved husband of Anne (Schaab) for 57 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of Carolyn and Grant Hood, Gregory and Maria, Craig (dec), and Simon. Loved Grandad of Leighton, Olivia, Joshua, and Kirstie. Loved great Grandad of Edward, and Charlie. “Our legend will be missed, Rest in peace”. Special thanks to the carers at Radius Millstream and Doctor Penny. Messages to Maurice Bond’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A celebration of Bondi’s life will be held in our chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Tuesday August 29 commencing at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton crematorium.

CORNELIUS John Andrew, on August 22, 2023

at home, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Ailsa, and sparring partner of Mito. Proud and loving father and father in law of Mary and Stu, and Mike and Sara. Loved son of the late Mick and Lex of Waimate. Much loved brother and brother in law of Jill and Dave. Loved brother in law of Jan and Errol, Marion and Stan, Alex and Joan, Joan and Ian, and Helen and Ron. “Grandfather” of the Llama Lads, Champers, Rusty, Hawkie and the late Milo. Many thanks to St John. Messages to the Cornelius family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private family funeral has taken place in Ashburton.

LYSAGHT Austin James (Aus) , on August 25, 2023

peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Joan.  Cherished father and father in law of Sue, Annie and Mark, Theresa and Tim, Greg and Sandy, and Jim and Kerri. Adored ‘Aus’ of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Lysaght family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donation to Princes Court would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Austin will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday August 30, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Tuesday August 29th, at 7.00pm.

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