The Family of Bruce announce with great sadness his passing on the 13th May 2022. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Barbara for 63 years. Our Brucie is now at peace and we will farewell him in a private service.
Funeral Notices
BOX Jocelyn Jean, on May 13, 2022
we said goodbye to our loving Jocelyn Jean Box (Godsell, Caird). Mother of Lynley, Christopher and Faye, Paul (late), Mary-rose, Elizabeth and Mike, sister of Rosalie and Elvira (late). Grandmother of Carlene, Matthew, Gabriel, Julia, Emma, Amelia, Elaura, Jessamie, Patrick, Nicholas, Luke, Miriyana,Abraham. Great Grandmother of Hazel, Molly, Ira, Harvey, Nelly, Elio, Jahan, Phoenix, Archer, Macabe, Isla, Isobel, and Blake. Jocelyn will be remembered for her legacy of kindness, love and humour. Jocelyn passed away peacefully in her home which she was so fond of. A private service was held for Jocelyn to honour her wishes. We will always treasure our memories together over the last 88 years.
HANDS Shirley Mavis (Joyce), on May 10, 2022
at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Loving sister and sister in law of Val and the late Merva Joyce, the late Fay and Jackie Westbury, the late Nelson, Yvonne and the late Jack Cawkill, and the late Barry. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
KANE Jean Sutherland, on May 13, 2022
peacefully at Methven House, aged 101 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Esme and Bob, Jan and Peter, Sandra and Rod, Ray, Trudy, Debbie and Miles, and Paula and Alex. Treasured Grandma and great-Grandma of all her grandchildren. Messages to the Kane family, 136 Prices Road, RD 1, Ashburton 7771. In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/jskane1305 . A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at the Mt Somers Memorial Hall, Hoods Road, on Thursday May 19, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.
DALE Colin James, on May 10, 2022
unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Loved father of Daniel and Brenna, and Nick and Brie. Messages to the Dale family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to St John Ambulance for their professionalism in looking after Colin. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation Research would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/cjdale1005 . A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 20, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
MCATAMNEY Kevin William (Mac), on May 12, 2022
passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Ashburton, aged 77years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Julie for 54 years. Much loved father and father in law of Stewart and Megan, Carol and Neale Pierce. Treasured Poppa of Jared, and Sam. Messages to the McAtamney family P O Box 47, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday May 18, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Ashburton
BUTTERICK Peter Norman
BUTTERICK Peter Norman, on May 6, 2022, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, after a short illness, aged 70 years. Dearly loved son of the late Neal and May Butterick. Loved brother and brother in law of Sue and Andy Kent, Fiona, and Hilary. Loved uncle of Emma, and Sarah; Hamish, and Duncan, and great-uncle of Amelia, Libby, and Charlotte; and Brayden. Friend of Kay Herbert. Messages to the Butterick family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Mid-Cant. Vintage Machinery Club Rooms, Ashburton A & P Showgrounds, Seafield Road Entrance, on Friday May 20, commencing at 2.00pm.
GORDON Leithen Catherine, on April 30, 2022
peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Herbie. Loved Mum of the late Rowan, Darrell and Jane, Kerren, Brad and Sandra, and Shelley-Anne. Farm Nana of Teesha, and Shania; Chelsea and Heath; Candice, and Matthew; Brooke, and Jade; and Eli. Great Nana of Avalin, Bjorn, and Emmett. Messages to 189 Stanley Road, RD 2, Ashburton 7772. At Leithen’s request a private family service has been held.
HIGHT Lillias Margaret, on April 27, 2022
passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on 27th April 2022 aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernest Hight and loved mother and mother-in-law of Isabel (Sydney), Allan and Elena (Isle of Man), Ian and Sally (Auckland) and Kathy (Adelaide) and grandmother of Maddie, Gabby, Georgi, Jian, Samuel and Jackson. The family expresses its gratitude to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our mother. Messages to the Hight family P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns Ambulance, Ashburton would be appreciated and can be made on line at http://bit.ly/lmhight2704 . A celebration of Lillias life will be held at Our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday 6th May 2022, commencing at 2pm followed by an interment at Ashburton Cemetery, open to all.
WILSON Margaret Joy (Joy), on April 28, 2022
peacefully at home, Ashburton after a long illness. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Don Wilson and the late Dallas Rountree. Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Nic, Rose and John Winter, Melinda and Jim Lattimore, Nic and John Zijlstra, and Lea and Aaron Moates. Loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the late Joy Wilson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Blind and Low Vision, Ashburton, would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/mjwilson2804 . A celebration of Joy’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday May 5th commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
