It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Patsy on June 17, 2023 at Ashburton. Much loved wife of the late Jimpy. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Christa, and Russell. Dearly loved and devoted Nana to Charlotte, and Hannah. Sister and sister-in-law to John and Kate, Denise, Maxine and Eddie, Bev, Pam and Chris, Lindsay (dec) and Paddy, Allie and Murray (dec), and Denise and Hugh. Loving aunt and great-aunt to all her nieces and nephews and their families, and dear friend and cousin to many. Sadly missed and so fondly remembered. Messages to the Jamieson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. For those wishing to attend, the interment will be at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery on Friday June 23, commencing at 10am, followed by a memorial service to celebrate Patsy’s life to be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, commencing at 11am.
Funeral Notices
BIRD Graeme William, on 14 June 2023
Passed away peacefully in Ashburton on Wednesday 14 June 2023, aged 70 years. Dearly loved father of Jennifer, and Steven, and special grandfather to Magnus. Loved brother and brother in law of Kay and Alistair, and the late Alan. Cherished by his many friends. Messages to the Bird family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Graeme’s life will be celebrated in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday 19 June 2023, commencing at 1.00pm.
JUFER Stella Kehi (Kehi), on 8th June 2023
Passed away peacefully, holding the hands of treasured husband Markus and loved son Tony on the evening of Thursday 8th June 2023.Kehi was the dearly loved wife of Markus, treasured mother of Amy and Tony, and special daughter-in-law of Elsbeth and Hermann Abaecherli and Isabel Jufer. The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful group of friends who visited and cared for Kehi untiringly every day .Messages to 44 Allen Street Methven. Kehi’s life will be celebrated and remembered on Friday 16th June at All Saints Anglican Church, Methven at 1:30pm followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.
FONT Dorothy (Dot), on June 2, 2023
peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, age 99 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Loved and loving mother and mother in law of David and Lesley, Beverley and Mark Walls, Judith and Steve White, and Kate and Jon Bond. Loved Grandma of Courtenay, and Megan; Ben; Anais, and Katy; Jonathan, Hugh, William, and Kendall, and a very much loved great-Grandma of Cameron, Zoe, Pippa, and Ari. A special thank you to the staff at Terrace View for their kind care of Dot. Messages to the Font family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Dot’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 9, commencing at 2.00pm.
ARNOLD Gwyneth Margaret, on June 4, 2023
peacefully at home, Mt Somers, aged 86 years. Much loved mother of Hilary, and Russell, and mother in law of Susanna. Treasured Nana of Shae, Ashiya, and Shafia. “Until He comes” Messages to Gwyneth’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Gwyneth’s life will be held at St Aidan’s Church, Hoods Road, Mt Somers on Wednesday June 7, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.
SMITH Elison Mary, on June 1, 2023
at Christchurch Hospital, after a long illness. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Gordon. Much loved mother and mother in law of Michael and Maree, and Angalina and Ralph. Adored Nanny of Rylan, Kyden, Shantara, and Shaleah; Caleb, and Taylah. Messages to the Smith family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Elison will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 8, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.
KERR Bernadette Ann, 30.7.1928 – 1.6.2023
peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Loved daughter of the late John and Anne Kerr. Loved sister of Arthur, Anne, Molly, Jim, Joe, Bill, Lex, Sister Maureen, and Veronica (all deceased), and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Kerr family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Bernadette’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday June 9, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Geraldine Cemetery at 2.00pm.
BOYD Stretch (Shaun David), on May 29, 2023
unexpectedly, aged 55 years. Dearly loved soulmate of Sara.Much loved father, father in law and friend of Olivia and Rae Allen, and Henry (Dec), loved Pop of Theo, Noah and Melissa, loved son and son in law of Ivy, and Jim (Dec) Boyd, Liz, and Bruce (Dec) Mason. Messages to Boyd Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. In memory of Stretch donations to South Canterbury Cancer Society would be appreciate and may be left at the service.A celebration of Stretch’s life will be held in the Woodbury Hall on FRIDAY, June 2, commencing at 2pm followed by interment at the Woodbury Cemetery.
MASON Bruce, on May 29, 2023
surrounded by his loving family at McKenzie HealthCare, Geraldine, aged 78 years .Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (Liz). Much loved father and father in law of Tania and Craig Walker, Sara and Stretch Boyd, and Paula and Dean Gilbert. Adored Grandad of George and Rebekah, Alice and Jaden Olivia and Rae, Henry (Dec); Meg and Oliver and great Grandad of Melissa, Theo and Noah. Messages to the Mason Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740, In memory of Bruce donations to the South Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at the Woodbury Hall, on Friday June 2, commencing at 10.30am followed by interment at the Woodbury Cemetery.
ALDRIDGE Leslie James (Jim), on May 29, 2023
peacefully, in his sleep, at Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty. Much loved father of Rodney, Lesley, and Jeffrey. Loved Pop of James, Dylan, Karl, Amelia, Kyle, and Leyton, and great-grandfather of Kalyn, Cody, Jack, and Luka. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Aldridge family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 2nd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
