Funeral Notices

WATSON Elizabeth Jean (Betty), on October 16, 2022

at Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Stewart. With deep sadness Ainsley; Rolene, Mark, Ciaran, Loreece and Oakley, Ursula, Therese and Kieran; Chris, Amanda, Harry, Annalise and Aliyah, and George; Kerry, Hamish and the late Lachlan, share the peaceful death of our loved mother, cherished mother in law, devoted Nan-nan, grand-Nan-nan and best friend, seven days short of her 87th birthday. The family request no flowers but donations to the Canterbury Neonatal Trust Fund would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/ejwatson1610. Messages to the Watson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Tuesday October 25, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DRUMMOND Deborah Anne (Debbie)(nee Ogilvie), on October 13, 2022

16/06/1964 – 13/10/2022. Much loved wife of Tony. Mum to Dana and partner Pids, Logan and partner Daneka, and Troy and partner Sara. Adored Granny of Jimmy. Loved sister of Chrissie and husband John. Youngest daughter of the late Alan & Wyn Ogilvie, formally Hokitika/Cobden. Loved auntie to all her nieces and nephews. Loved daughter in law of George & Rona Drummond. Messages to the Drummond family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton SPCA would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/dadrummond1310, and Make A Wish Foundation at http://bit.ly/dadrummond131022. At Debbie’s request, please wear something blue. A Celebration of Debbie’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday October 18, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton crematorium.

 

DUNN Mona Winifred (Nicky), on October 8, 2022

passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Loved wife of the late Thomas Dunn (Scotland).  Cherished daughter of the late James and Evelyn Nicolson and a much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.  “Will be sadly missed” Messages to c/- Karen Ward. P O Box 44 Omarama. On Nicky’s ‘strict instructions’  a private cremation has been held.

LUES Naomi Katherine (Omi), on October 4, 2022

passed away, aged 89,  on 4 October, 2022 in Ashburton. Beloved wife of Evor for 66 years, beautiful and loving mother of Shane, Sharon and Grant, mother-in-law of Francois, David and Claudia, adored Granny to seven, Great Granny to eight, and caring aunty and friend to many. Omi – Thank you for your legacy of love, compassion, hospitality and generosity. Always remembered as a gracious and beautiful soul, Omi will be greatly missed by all who loved her. A small private thanksgiving celebration will be held later in the year.

PHILLIPS Darryl, on September 30, 2022

It is with much sadness we announce the unexpected passing away of Darryl, on 30 September 2022, aged 65 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Heather. Treasured and loved father and father in-law of Rebecca; Mike and Nicole; Terence and Sarah; and Johnny and Tash. Awesome and adored Pop of his 8 grandchildren, Ashton, Max, Logan, Acacia, Liam, Angus, Kyden and Mason. Darryl had a lot of love to give and shared it with many. Messages to the Phillips family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Darryl’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Friday October 7, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment.

CONNOLLY Timothy Laurence (Tim), on September 27, 2022

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 57 years.  Dearly loved husband of Sue.  Loving Dad of Steph and father in law of Karl Snowball.  Treasured Pop of Aaliyah, Tessa, and Ollie.  “Rest In Peace”. Messages to the Connolly family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/tlconnolly2709.  A service for Tim will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday October 3, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HOLDAWAY Natalie, on September 18, 2022

at Christchurch Hospital, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late John for 66 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Christine, Kathy and Kevin Moseley, Mike and Rachel, and Iain and Linda. Loved Gran of John, Thomas and Stephen; Nicola and Julia: Jacob and Cushla; Libby and Anna, and 6 great- grandchildren. Messages to the Holdaway Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A  Memorial service to celebrate Natalie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday October 15, commencing at 1.30pm.

BURGESS Stuart Arthur (Stu), on September 26, 2022

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, after a long illness. Aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Rayna.  Beloved Dad of Kareen and Stuart Dunlop, Peter and Esther, Robin and Paula, and Chris and Darin Goldsack.  Loving Grandad of Adele, and Dale; and Sammy, and Max.  Special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Tuarangi Home for their love and care of Stuart. Messages to the Burgess family   P O Box 5020 Tinwald, Ashburton 7741.  A service in remembrance of Stuart will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday September 29, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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DAVIDSON Walter Eric, on September 20, 2022

It is with sadness Walters’ family said farewell to Walter, in his 92nd year, on Tuesday September 20, 2022.  Dearly loved and respected husband to Janie for 63 years.  Much loved father and father in law to Julie and Chris Cunneen, Mark and Jo-Anne, and Hugh and Lil.  Loving Grandad of Hayley and Rob, Sean, Andrew and Jess, Jason and Kendelle, Bradley and Brittany, Larnie and Bonnie.  Great-Grandad to Paisley, and Ivy.  Messages to the Davidson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700.  At Walter’s request a private cremation has been held.