Funeral Notices

O’REILLY Robert Matthew (Bob), on June 29, 2023

suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Eleanor. Cherished and adored father and father in law of Nik and Cam, Di and Marcus Humm, and Karen and Andrew Morgan. Much loved grandad Bob of Troy; Georgia, Will, and the late Hannah; and Harper. Rest In Peace. Messages to the O’Reilly family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service will be held in celebration of Bob’s life at the Church of Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday July 4, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

COPLAND Ian Roy, on June 27, 2023

 Passed away peacefully at home, Ashburton. On June 27, 2023, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Valmai (nee Husband), much loved father and father in law of Nicky Copland, Julie and Haden Batty, Lisa and Mark Bennett, Amy Copland and Matt Catley. Idolised Pop Pop to Thomas, Danny, Blake, Logan, Ryan, Alex, Luke, Trent, William, and Jack. We wish to thank our wonderful family and friends who have been there for us over the past few months. Also, Dr Penny Holdaway and the team at Three Rivers and the Palliative Care Nurses. Messages to the Copland family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday July 5, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.

SYME Daphne Jane, on June 28, 2023

at home, surrounded by her family, aged 80 years.  Much loved wife and bestmate of John. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Michael and Tina, Stephanie and David Gorman, Lisa and Craig Cowper, and Joanne and James Callaghan.  Treasured Gran of her 14 grandchildren and their partners, and great-GG to her 9 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Syme family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Daphne’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday July 4, commencing at 1.30pm.

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BANKS Anthony John (Tony, Banksie), on June 26, 2023

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 61 years.  Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Nicki.  Much loved Dad of Adam, Sam and Lisa.  Messages to the Banks family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Tony will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday July 4, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

PRENDERGAST Margaret Mary, on June 23, 2023

at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late John.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Anthony and Dianne, Bede and Pennie, and special Grandma of Bryson and Monyke, Wesley and Grace, James and Briar, and Mitchel, and great-Grandma of Lenix and Ellah.  Messages to the Prendergast family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  “Rest In Peace”.  A Requiem Mass will be held in celebration of Margaret’s life at the Church of Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday June 29, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

RICHARDS Adrienne Elizabeth, on June 21, 2023

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 58 years.  Dearly loved wife of Ross.  Much loved Mum of Bryce, and Douglas.  Messages to the Richard’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Adrienne’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Monday June 26, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

BRUCE Margaret Jane (Jane), on June 20, 2023

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of David.  Much loved mother of Robert and Juliana, Jonathon, and Ben and Kim.  Adored Nana of Jess, and Katie; and Ava, and Holly.  Loved sister of Sue, and sister in law of Marilyn and Eric Maw, and Matthew and the late Pip Milligan.  Special thanks to the staff of Coldstream Lifecare for their care of Jane.  Also special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway.  Messages to the late Jane Bruce family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Jane’s request a private family service has been held.

SUMMERFIELD Barbara Ann, on June 20, 2023

at Ashburton. Beloved wife of the late Don, and mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Vicki, Paul and Fiona, Patrick and Wendy, Donald and Marie, Mary and Rob, and Trish.  Gran of Angela, Kent, the late Rachel, Mark, Claire, Michael, Kate, Debbie, Peter, Linda, Ben, Scott, Kendra, Angus and their partners and great-Gran of George, Nico, Samuel, Beau, Brady, Scarlet, Lockie, Max, Ruby, Lilly, Will, Athena, Frankie, Alfie, Freya, Louis, Ileana, Isla, Oliver, Archie, Hunter, Micah and Miller.  ‘Rest In Peace’. The family thank Mum’s supportive friends and the Staff at Rosebank for their loving care. Messages to the Summerfield family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass will be held in celebration of Mum’s life at the Holy Name Church, Sealy St, Ashburton, on Saturday, June 24 commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRYANT Gail, on June 17, 2023

on Saturday June 17, 2023, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Beautiful Mum of Jamie, and Byron.  Beloved friend to Cyril, Carlie, her Ashburton friends, and feline friends.  Messages to the Bryant family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Gail’s request a private cremation has been held.

CORBETT Robin Lloyd, on June 17, 2023

Peacefully at home, Ashburton  aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Joan.  Special godfather to Elspeth and Adam, and grandfather to Ruby (Canada).  Loved brother in law of Pat and Lesley Deady, and Helen and Leo Moran and their families.  Special friend and cousin of the late Tom Corbett and all the extended family.  Messages to Robin’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Robin’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton On Saturday June 24, commencing at 11.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.