Funeral Notices

LEWTHWAITE Ruth Elizabeth (nee Clark), on July 28, 2022

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved and adored wife of John.  Much loved and precious mother and mother in law of Stephen and Karlyn, the late Camilla, and James Widgery, and Andrew and Lara.  Treasured Grandma of Jeremy and Milly, Victoria and Cory, Jesse and Anneka, Liam and Hannah, Sam and Rachael, Sophie and Tom, and Olivia.  Messages to the Lewthwaite family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at All Saints Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Wednesday August 3rd, commencing at 1. 00pm, followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.

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WALLACE John Crawford White, July 28, 2022

With a profound sense of loss we are sad to announce John’s passing on July 28th 2022, peacefully at Ashburton, surrounded by his family aged 81 years. June’s soulmate, best friend and husband for 57 years. Best friend, adored, respected and loved Dad to Gary, and Angela. Treasured Grandad to Kate, Ross, Jack, Abby, Ashley and Jake. Will be sadly missed by family here and overseas. Always loved, he will be missed, but never forgotten. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives. Messages to the Wallace family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East Cox streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 2nd, commencing at 11:00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HARRISON Robert Charles (Bob), on July 27. 2022

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of Judy.  Much loved father and father in law of Craig and Sheree, Dean and Jo, Sonya and Brent Middleton.  Treasured Grandad Bob of Ashley; Leigh, Megan, and Molly; and Tom, Ben, and Jack. Special friend of Angie.  Messages to the Harrison family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday August 2nd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

BURROWES Rayleen June, on July 26, 2022

passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved wife of Rodger.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Tyrone and Jessie, Kylee and Ben, Jody and Scott, and treasured Nan of Thomas, Ruby, Harrison, Jackson, and Charlotte; Cooper, Cash, and Zanthe.  Messages to the Burrowes family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Rayleen’s 0 life will be held at the Rakaia Memorial Hall, Elizabeth Avenue, on Thursday August 4, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SMITH Ross Granville, on July 25, 2022

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Jan.  Much loved father and father in law of Grant, the late Mike and Charmaine, and Corrine.  Loved Grandad of Dylan.  Messages to P O Box 358, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Ross will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday August 1st, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DONALDSON Ronald Thomas (Ron), on July 25, 2022

Suddenly, but peacefully at home, in his 81st year.  Dearly loved husband of Diane.  Much loved father and father in law of Greg and Kaye, Carolyn and Andrew Ralston, Susan Kim Goodfellow, Jeffrey and Sue, and Callum and Karen.  Loved Grandad of Michael, Blake, and Lane; Jena, and Lauren; Tom, and Noah, and great-Grandad of Brody.  Messages to the Donaldson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Ron will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Monday August 1st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

IRVINE Bob (Robert Douglas), on July 24, 2022

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Much loved husband of the late Colleen. Loved father and father in law of Ross and Penny, Barry and Jennifer, and Murray and Kyle.  Loving Grandad of Alana, Tom, Darren, Nicole, Emily, and Maisie, and great-Grandad to Chloe, and Emma. Messages to the Irvine family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Bob’s request a private cremation has been held.

MITCHELL William H.B. (Bill), on July 23, 2022

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 85 years, surrounded by his loving family.  Dearly loved husband of Ruth for 61 years.  Loved and respected father and father in law of Haydn and Mandy, David and the late Vicki.  Much loved Grandad of Sara and Adam, Thomas and Jerrica, Becky and Jake, William, and Tim..  A proud great-Grandad Bill of Cleo, Maxim, and Carter. Messages to the Mitchell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740 .As per Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

CULLIMORE Samuel James (Sam), on July 25, 2022

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton in his 97th year. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of the late Janet. Much loved son of the late Samuel and Thirza. Loved brother and brother in law and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Together again. Many thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care of Sam. Messages to the Cullimore Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Sam’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 28 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.