Funeral Notices

GIBSON Jocelyn Rae, on December 5, 2021

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Ashburton Hospital, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Frank.  Much loved Mum, and mother in law of Joanne and Mike Jackson, Allison and Will Morrish, and Karyn Gibson.  Special ‘Nana Jocee’ of Kelsey and Nathaniel, Logan and Kirsty, and Ryan; Callum, Daniel and Anna, and Kate.  Great ‘Nana Jocee’ of Jasper, and Miles.  Messages to the Gibson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jocelyn’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday Decembern9, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes will be required.

FROST Len, on November 30, 2021

suddenly but peacefully at home, Ashburton.  Aged 79 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Kate.  Much loved Dad and father-in-law of the late Emma, and Christopher and Kristine (USA).  Treasured Poppa Len to London, and Gretchen.  Messages to the Frost family c/o PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  At Len’s request a private cremation will be held.

JACKSON Ian Scarlett, on November 27, 2021

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years.  Loved husband of the late Joyce.  Father and father in law of Judith, Kenneth and Pamela, Christine and Peter, Robert and Barbara, and Ivan and Debbie.   Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and good friend of Jenny Donaldson.  Messages to the Jackson family c/- 41 Redhaven Rise, Ashburton 7700.  At Ian’s request a private family interment will be held

CAIN Sally Margaret, on November 26, 2021

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon.  Loved and treasured Mum of Doug and Julie, Anne and Marc, Lynette and Terence, and Janice and Brent Smith. Adored ‘Nana Sally’ of Andrea and Kyle, and Nicola and Ben; Ashlee and Ben Helm; Simone, and Laura; Charlotte, and Josh and Chelsea.  Messages to 7 Westcott Place, Ashburton 7700.  Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Sally.  Now resting peacefully and reunited with Gordon.  At Sally’s request  a private family service will be held.

COLVILLE Raymond William, on November 23, 2021

 Died peacefully  at Ashburton, aged 85 years.  Loved husband of Maureen.  Loved brother in law of Linda, Ian and Irene, Kevin and Barbara and families.  Loved uncle of Robert and Karen and loved cousin of Carolyn.  Messages to the Colville family c/o PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A private family cremation.

PATTERSON Kenneth Thomas (Ken), on November 15, 2021

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton.  Treasured husband and best friend of Ann for 56 years.  Deeply loved and proud father and friend of the late Donna Ann, Ross and Charmaine Patterson, and Gaye and Andrew Leverton.  Adored ‘Ken’ of his grand and great-grandchildren Donna, Tane, Grace and Abby; Harriet and Ruby; Leo and Ronan.  Special friend of Timana, Hana, Jack and Gisele, and Bailey. Messages to the Patterson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Rest peacefully lovely man, you will be so missed and in our hearts forever.  A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 22, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

KAA Tuhaka Tiaki Jack, on November 11, 2021

Aged 71 years.  Jack passed away peacefully at home in Ashburton surrounded by his loving family on Thursday 11th November 2021. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Proud Father of Derrill, Patrick, Tristen & Petra. Loved Koro of all his mokopuna. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be a private service. If you wish to attend please contact Selina on 0275185810. A livestream link will be available please contact stagomoakaa1@gmail.com for the link.

WATSON Eunice Kathleen Kathleen), on November 8, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Ian.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jennifer and Richard, Annette and Peter Jacob, Murray and Helen, and the late Geri (Perth, WA), and Heather and Bob (West Melton).  Treasured Nana of Emmett and Nicole, and Kendall; Hayden, and Kimberley and Mat (Sydney); Cherokee, and Savannah; Olivia, and Esther and was soon to be a great-Nana.  A special thank you to the staff at Terrace View for their loving care and support of Kathleen. Messages to the Watson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday November 13, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.  Due to Covid number restrictions those who would like to attend the service please phone or txt 0277575559 or 03-3088043.

HUME Ethel May, on November 6, 2021

at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 95th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor (Bricky).  Dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Errol and Michelle (Christchurch), Chris and Nicky (Auckland), and Karen and David Bishop.  Greatly loved Nana of Sophie, Patrick, Millie, and Connor; Bennett, Thomas, and Sam; Erin and Logan Tasker, and James and Angela Bishop.  Treasured great-Grandma of Riley, and Jack Tasker, and Oscar Bishop, and loved sister in law of Roma Whittaker. Messages to the Hume family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ethel’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday November 16, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.