Suddenly but peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley. Cherished and loved Dad and father in law of Dave, Kellie and Gordy Kenton, and the late Graham. Adored Grandad of Katie, Todd, and Annabel. Loved by his extended family and many friends. Messages to the Rush family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Jim will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, April 13, commencing at 1.30pm.
Funeral Notices
SCHOU Neville Owen, on April 8, 2022
died peacefully, at Ashburton, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Judith, together for 75 years. Loved father and father in law of Phillip, Roderick and Pauline, Nicola and Chris, Gabrielle and David, Jeffrey, and Gerard. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to Schou family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Neville’s request a private cremation will be held.
LITTLE Charles Olin (Chick), on April 3, 2022
peacefully at home, with his family, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Janet. Dearly loved father of Andrea and partner Ismael, and Chris. Adored Grandad of Jocelyn, and Lucca. Messages to the Little family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Chick’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 6, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
HUMPHRIES Ian James, (of Mimihau, Dacre)on April 1, 2022
Passed away peacefully at his home in Ashburton surrounded by his loving family, in his 89th year. Loved and cherished husband and best friend to Clarice. Dearly loved father and father in law to Janice and Tony, Linda and Brent, Rex and Kay, Annette, Kenneth and Tracy, and Paula. A very special and respected grandfather to his 28 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Humphries’ family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Thursday April 7, commencing at 11.00am.
SMITH Allan Tayler, on March 31, 2022
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Erna. Much loved and respected father and father in law of Stuart and Julie, Graeme and Sandy, Kerry and Karen, and loved father in law of Debbie. Treasured Grandad of Hugo, Louis, and Fenella; George; Lee, Callum, and Josh. Loved brother of Len, Billy, Colin, Margaret (all deceased), and Ian. Messages to the Smith family P O Box 105, Methven 7730. A Memorial Service to celebrate Allan’s Life will be held at the Methven Golf Club, Hobbs Road on Friday April 8, commencing at 11.00am.
BROOKER Jill Patricia, on March 28, 2022
passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022, aged 80 years. Loving wife of the late David Brooker. Messages to the Brooker family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A family service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 31, commencing at 10.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Vaccine Passes are required.
CAVILL Raymond Lawrence (Ray), on March 25, 2022
CAVILL Raymond Lawrence (Ray), on March 25, 2022, at Ashburton, aged 79 years. Much loved father of John, Diane, Patricia, and Chris and a loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Messages to the Cavill family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets. Ashburton on Saturday April 2nd, commencing at 12.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery. Vaccine Passes required.
WILLIAMS Robin Earl, on March 27, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Paula. Much loved father and father in law of Michelle and Brendan Price, Mark and Chris, and Geoffrey. Loved Grandad of Matthew, and William; Zac, and Louise. A special thank you to Palliative Care, St John Ambulance, and Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their care and support. Messages to the Williams family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Robin’s request a private service will be held.
BARRETT Marion Christine, on March 23, 2022
at Methven House, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of Viv for 66 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Catherine and Murray Dickson, and Julian and Kathy. Loving Grandma of Tammy, Nathan and Claire, Karl and Sarah and loving great-Gran of Cooper. “Rest In Peace”. Special thanks to the staff of Methven House for their compassion and care of Marion. Messages to the Barrett family, RD 6, Ashburton 7776. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service for Marion will be held.
LEATH Bruce James, on MArch 21, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home, with his family, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Audrey for 55 years. ”My husband, my love, my strength, my friend”. Much loved father and father in law of Darryl and Mandy, Jacinda, Michelle and Jason, and Philip and Emily. Adored Grandad of Hannah, and Shaun; Adam; William, and Summer; and Grace, and Corin. Messages to the Leath family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Mid-Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, Dr Mike Maze, Ward 25, Christchurch Hospital, Ashburton Palliative Care team, Ashburton District nurses, and Hospice Mid-Canterbury for their outstanding care and support. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 25, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton. Vaccine Passes are required.