Funeral Notices

PALMER Mavis Irene, on May 24, 2023

passed away peacefully  at Holmwood Rest Home, Rangiora, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Les, much loved mother and mother in law of Jenny and Kevin Howley (Loburn), Jim and Sarah (Rangiora), and the late Richard.  Loved Grandma of Jenny-Ann and James, Kimberley and Blake, and Maree and Andrew, and loved great-Grandma of Jack.  In accordance with Mavis’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

WEDERELL Marion Christina on May 28, 2023

peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 75 years. Loved wife of the late Henry.  Loved mother and mother in law of Irene and Craig Meyrick, and Julie-Anne and the late Grant Wederell.  Loved Gran of Phoebe and Reilly, Thomas and Emily, Jack and Lucy; Amy and Tom, Ashleigh, Benjamin and Marnie, and proud great-Gran of Addie, Lily, Freddie, and Molly.  Messages to the Wederell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Thursday June 1st, commencing at 3.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

STOCKDILL George, on May 27, 2023

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Aged 83 Years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Esther. Much loved father and father-in-law of Delwyn, Shane and Rachelle. Loving grandad of Hannah and Jonathan, Caleb and Tim; Blake, Logan, and Milly and great grandad of Abigail. Messages to the Stockdill family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for George will be held in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Thursday June 1, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

ROBERTSON Dawn, on May 23, 2023

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Noel.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Trudy and Chris Brakey, and Jamie. Treasured Nana of Flynn, and Cole.  Messages to the Robertson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 31, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DOLAN Gerald Henry, on May 23, 2023

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, after much ill health. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Monica.  Much loved father and father in law of Bernard and Helene, and Alex and Todd Cameron.  Adored Grandad of Mathew; and Jed, Zane, and Laura. ‘Rest In Peace’.  Messages to the Dolan family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass for Gerald will be celebrated in the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Tuesday May 30, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Rakaia cemetery.

KENNINGTON MArie, on May 16, 2023

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late George, and the late Fred Latue.  Much loved mother and mother in law of the late Doug Latue, Sue and Brian King (Timaru), the late Kay, Char and Paul Dunstan (Timaru), and Paul Latue (Timaru).  Treasured Nana of the late Kyle, and Angela (Brisbane), Charloe, and Courtney and Sam; and Corey.  Loved great-Nana Marie of Kyla (Brisbane), and Kennedy.  Adored by her surviving sisters Nell Ellis, and Lesley Turnbull.  Messages to Marie’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday May 22nd, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MANSEL Richard Charles (Mac), on May 10, 2023

at Ashburton, aged 71 years.  Dearly loved husband of Sue. Father and father in law of Cameron and Jo, and step-father of Bruce and Adrienne Young, and Philip and Lisa Young.  Loved “Mac” to his nine grandchildren.  Messages to the Mansel family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Mac’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Thursday May 18, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HARDING Henry James, on May 6, 2023

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, after battling with cancer. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved partner of Heather. Much loved father of Paula, Matthew, Amy, Karen, and Aaron.  Loving Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Loved brother and brother in law of Brenda and Paul, Bob, Kevin and Karen, and Terry. Loved by all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Harding family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the Timaru and Ashburton Palliative Care staff, the Cancer Society, and the staff at Rosebank for their care of Henry. At Henry’s request a private cremation has been held.

PIERCE Evelyn June (June) (formerly Hurst) (nee Smales), on May 8, 2023

in her 88th year, at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Gerald Pierce, sister of Roger Smales. Proud, devoted, and much loved Gran to Katie (Hurst-Saxton). Dearly loved and sadly missed Mum and mother-in-law of Lynda and Steve (Saxton). Mother of Paul, and John (Hurst), Step-mother to Scott, David, and Ben (Pierce). A special Gran to her grandchildren. Now you can rest in peace Mum. Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Rest Home for their care and compassion and to the staff in Ward One at Ashburton Hospital for their outstanding care and assistance. A gathering to remember June to be held at Patersons Funeral Services, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 13, commencing at 11.30am

HUNT Jennifer Thyrsa, on May 5, 2023

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Much loved wife of Barrie.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Cindi and Tony Crooks, Diane and the late Jonathan Hunt, and the late Verona Hunt.  Treasured Grandma of Harrison, and Mitchell; Courtenay, and Jess; Keezia, and Lana and great-GMa of Maeve, Christian, and Bruno.  Messages to the Hunt family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Jennifer’s request a private cremation has been held.  A gathering for family and friends will be in the Paterson’s Lounge, on Friday May 12, at 2.00pm to remember Jennifer.