peacefully at Methven House, on July 13, 2022, aged 94 years.  Only son of the late Janet and John.  Devoted husband and soulmate of the late Audrey.  Loved and respected Dad of Christine (deceased), and  Ian and Jackie.  Much loved Grandad of Mark, Hamish, and Kristie.  Loved Uncle Gavin to his nieces, nephews and their families. Messages to the Letham family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to Dr Cheryl Tallon, and to all the kind and caring staff at Methven House.  A service to celebrate Gavin’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Monday July 18, commencing at 10.00am, followed by a private interment.

, peacefully at Ashburton, aged 78 years.  Loved and loving husband and best mate of Lorraine.  Dearly loved and loving Dad of Brent and Rebecca, and Blair.  Proud Pop of Bailey, Josh, and Nick.  Dearly loved brother and travelling companion of Barbara and David, and loved uncle . In lieu of flowers, donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be made on line at  http://bit.ly/nkershaw1107   .  Messages to the Kershaw family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday July 15, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

now at peace, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Murray.  Loved mother, mother in law and Nana of Sharron and David, and the late Jock, Brandon and Hannah, Tod and Steph; Jane and Kenneth, Jessie and Tom, Charlie and Jack.  Wonderful memories that we will hold forever in our hearts.   Messages to the Elliott family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 14, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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died peacefully, surrounded by family, in his 90^th year.  Dearly loved husband for 65 years and farming companion of Pat.  Loved and loving father and father in law of Gavin and Rose, the late Alan, and Trudy, and Tony and Jane.  Much loved Pop to Anna and Mike, Erin, Tim, Cooper and Jack, James, Grace and Josh; Luke, and Maia, Alex, the late Gemma, George, Liv and Maisie; Cameron and Kate, Julia and Chris. We are grateful for the loving care of the staff at the Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank Lifecare. Messages to the Tarbotton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Rex’s wish a private family service will be held at a later date.

 It is with great sadness we announce Samantha passed away suddenly at home in Ashburton on Saturday July 2, 2022 aged 55 years. Very dearly loved mother of Nathan, his partner Amy, granddaughters Ryleigh, and McKenzie. Dearly loved eldest daughter of Edna and the late John, much loved sister of Nicola (Perth) and Simon. Very loved niece and cousin of the Brown and Pearson families in New Zealand, England and Australia. A private family service for Samantha will be held in Ashburton.

passed peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 95 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Lester.  Loved mother and mother in law of Annette and Alan, Virginia and Rick, David and Elizabeth, and Andrew.  Loved grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grand and great-grandchildren.  Margaret’s wish was for a private family service which has been held.

Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with his family beside him on July 1, 2022 after a short illness. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Raylene, and devoted father of Kem, Dell, Jan and Tod. Loved and respected father in law, grandfather and great grandfather to his wider whanau.  Messages to the Phillips family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family cremation has been held and a celebration will be held at the Celtic Clubrooms, Keenans Road, Ashburton on Sunday July 10 at 11.30am. All welcome.

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Vince. Much loved mum and mother in law of Gaeline and Robert Bullard, and Gregory and Sharyn. Treasured grandma of Alicia, Joshua, and Hayden; and Mark, and Lachlan. Loved sister and sister in law of  David and Ady, Trevor and Anne and loved aunty of Tracey, and Jill. Messages to the Rouse family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Adriane’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday July 11, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Much loved daughter of the late Colleen and Lawrence McCormick. Loved, cherished and treasured sister of David, Bernadette, Brian, and twin sister of the late Laurie, and Peter. Messages to the McCormick family, P O Box 278, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday July 1, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

after a short illness, with her family by her side, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of Desmond for 66 years.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Prisilla, the late Malcolm, and Trish, Donald and Cathy, Kate and Leo, and Quentin and Yoshie.  Treasured Grandma of Jason, and Samantha; Nicholas, and Rachael; Oliver, and Francis; and Dylan, and Mitchell.  Loved great-Grandma of her 5 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Pooke family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to remember Audrey will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 30, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery Seafield Road , Ashburton.