peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Ivan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Warren (Squid) and Judy, Ron (Scone) and Maree, Murray (Mud) and Wendy, Cindy and Kevin Quinn, and Tracey Clemett. Treasured Gran of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Walter and Noeleen, Joyce and the late Ronald Thomas, and Beverley and Neil Owen. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Lyttle family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Radius Millstream for their love and care of Dulcie. A service to celebrate Dulcie’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Tuesday June 21, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
Funeral Notices
HARRISON Chris Rainsdon, on June 14, 2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with his family by his side, aged 73 years. Much loved Dad of Michael, Toni, and Mark. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation NZ, would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/crharrison1406 . Messages to the Harrison family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation for Chris has been held.
CARTWRIGHT Ian Jeffrey (pop), on June 13, 2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 75th year. Dearly loved partner of the late Lyn. Loved step Dad of Kay, and Michelle. Loving Pop to his grandchildren. Messages to 28 Allison Street, Ashburton 7700. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/ijcartwright1306 . A service for Pop will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 16, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
SHAW David Andrew, on June 12, 2022
passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, after a long illness, aged 61 years. Dearly loved son of the late Owen and Ngaio, brother and brother in law of Christine and Vince Carr and uncle of his nieces and nephews. Special friend of Janet, and Chris, and Guzz. ‘May he rest in peace’ Messages to the Shaw family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held.
KOLKMAN William Francis (Bill), on June 10, 2022
at Ashburton Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Much loved father and father in law of Suzanne and Graeme King, Richard, and Mary and Michael Andrew, and loved Pop of Callum, Alex, and Matt; and Olivia, and Emma. Messages to the Kolkman family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday June 15, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Rangiora Park Lawn Cemetery, cnr East Belt and Coldstream Road.
THOMAS Robert, on June 5, 2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 57 years. Much loved husband of Trudy. Loving dad of Leah, and Jolene. Loved by his extended family. Messages to the Robert Thomas family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held in the New Life Church, 58 Melcombe Street, Tinwald on Thursday June 9 commencing at 10.30am followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton
ABBOTT John Christopher Digby (Digby), on June 4, 2022
On June 4, 2022, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan (nee Woolley) and best mate of the late Sally Haugh. Much loved father and father in law of Linda Gribben, Nigel, Dawn and Rod McKimmie, Kathryn and Mark, and Christine. Adored grandad of Chris and Alice, Matthew and Lucy, Emma and Matt, and Michael; Mark and Amanda, Scott, and the late James; Jennifer, and Mackenzie; Eden and Rodrick and great grandad of Charlie, Sofia, Evelyn, Lucas, and Ezra. Messages to the Abbott family 1509 Maronan Valetta Road 1 RD, Ashburton 7771. At Digby’s request a private family service will be held.
ELMS John David, on June 2, 2022
passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with family at his side. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Dianne, much loved father and father in law of Craig and Nic, and Mark and Bowie. Treasured poppa of Brittany, Thomas, and Michael. Love son of the late Collen and Merrion and cherished brother of Melva, and Graham. Messages to the Elms family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 8, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private interment
BIRD William Allen (Bill), on June 1, 2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 95th years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nola, loved father and father in law of Jenny and Steve Wells, and Geoffrey. Loved grandad of Nick and Emma, and Phil and loved great grandad of Theo, and Toby. Messages to the Bird family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday June 7, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
DOLAN Phillip Joseph (Phil), on May 26, 2022
peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Pamela (Pam) for 61 years. Much loved father and father in law of Chris and Jo, Brendon and Catrina, Tim and Linda, Nick and Monique, and Anthony and Jenny. Treasured grandad of Joseph, and Jonty; Benjamin, Daniel, Ryan, and Jake; Joshua, and Ella; Jaimee, and Connor; Sophie, and Millie and great grandad of Julia, and Violet. Rest in Peace. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their compassionate care and kindness. Messages to the Dolan family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Wednesday June 1 commencing at 11.00am followed by private interment.
