With sadness we announce that Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday 6th March 2022, at the age of 92 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Tony, the late Teresa, Donna and Linton, Arlene and Steve, loved friend of Dale. Adored Grandad of Abbie and Daniel, Beth, Charlotte, Joanne and Tyler, Rachel, Adam and Tessa and special great Grandad of Griffin. Heartfelt thanks to Kim for her loving care of Dad. Special thanks to the Doctors and staff at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the McCombie Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Funeral Mass for Jim will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 17, commencing at 1.30pm.Vaccine passes will be required.
Funeral Notices
SCLATER Robert John )Jack), on March 8, 2022
at Ashburton, surrounded by the love of his daughters. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Beverley. Much loved and admired Dad of Deborah and the late Gary Ashworth, Kathryn and Brian Mills (Nelson) and Joanne and Bruce Creed (Christchurch).Treasured fun-loving Grandad of Kelsey and Nick Bewley, Meg and Cameron; Thomas, Jono and Catie; Jemma and Ryan.
“A kind gentle man fondly remembered by all who knew him”
Messages to the Sclater family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Our heartfelt thanks to Terrace View staff for the respect, love and care given to Jack over the past month. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on MONDAY 14 March commencing at 11.00am. Vaccine passes will be required.
DWYER Peter Maurice (PD), on March 8, 2022
peacefully at home with his family by his side, in his 72nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary. Much loved Dad of Nic, James and Siobhan, and Sarita and Joey. Adored Grandad of Finley, Sully, and Hayes. Loved brother and brother in law of Ann and the late Jack Keenan, Greg and Margie, Kelvin, and the late Brian. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Dwyer family, P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service for PD will be held.
GARDINER Edith Margaret (formerly of Oamaru), on March 7, 2022
in the care of Radius Millstream Ashburton, in her 96th year. Loved wife of the late Max and dearly loved mother and mother in law of Ross and Liz (Christchurch), Dianne and Jim Strang (Christchurch), Murray and Janet (Ashburton), Grant and Michelle (Oamaru), Lynne and the late Syd Watson (Christchurch) and loved Nanna and great Nanna of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Gardiner Family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A private cremation has been held. Edith’s ashes will be interred in the Oamaru cemetery at a later date.
ALLISON George James (Jim), on March 3, 2022
at Ashburton. Peacefully with his family, in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of Daphne for 66 years. Much loved Dad of June Macdonald, Lynette Allison, Karen Pearce and son in law Evan Pearce. Loved Grandad of Christopher Macdonald, Alisha and Fraser Laurie, the late Emila, Matthew and Amy, Caitlin and Emily Melhuish, Sarah and Richard Yeoman, and Amy Baynes and Sam Baynes. Loved great-Grandad of Olivia and Ella, Mia and Dre, Evie and Harry, Noah, Asher and Violet. Loved brother in law of Shirley Guthrie. “Forever in our hearts”. Messages to the Allison family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Family service has been held.
ASHTON George Noel (1938 – 2022)
It is with great sadness the Ashton family wishes to announce the passing of Noel. He was dearly loved by Rosemary, his children Lynda and Peter, Gary and Keri, Craig, Andrea and Jason, Marie and Julie, and his very special fourteen grandchildren. Youngest son and brother of Nellie and Bert, Percy, Trevor, Alma, and Shirley (all deceased), and John. Noel was farewelled at his home on Tuesday by his family.
THOMSON Matthew Hylton, on March 6, 2022
at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 49 years. Loved eldest son of Jocelyn and the late Roly. Much loved brother and brother in law of Veronica and Bruce Morgan, Rachelle-Jayne and Peter van Dijk, Phill, and Hamish. Loved uncle of Carissa, Ashleigh, Ursula, Willem, Isaiha, and Ethan. Cherished partner of Trish. Messages to 67 Cross Street Ashburton, 7700. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service for Matthew will be held.
CLIBBORN Alice Jennifer (Jenny) on March 3, 2022
at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 80 years. “Finally at Peace” Dearly loved wife of Rod. Much loved and devoted mother and mother in law of Mark, Grant and Ro, and Sus and Dale (Postie) Palmer. Adored Nana of Sophie, and James; Jack, Sam, and Ali. Treasured sister and sister in law of Lib and Douglas Sutton, the late Jan, and Brian Walker, and the late Malcolm. Special auntie to Lisa, and Craig; Rose, Lizzie, and Jess. Messages to the Clibborn family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Jenny will be held.
GIBSON Peter John, on March 5, 2022
passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022 at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, surrounded by his devoted family. Loving husband of the late Jude. Loved and respected Dad and “Pete” of Andrew and Carlyle, Mel and Dean, and Hamish and Jo. Adored grandfather of Issy; Jacob, Poppy, Joey and Lulu; Flo, Izzy, and Mikey. Beloved son of the late May and Doug Gibson and brother and brother in law of the late Merryn and Michael Forbes, Sally and Grant Newby, the late Tony Redecliffe, and Kay and Steve McBride. Messages to the the Gibson Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated. Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held.
DAVISON Terence Nelson (Terry), on March 4, 2022
Suddenly at home. Aged 68 Years. Adored Dad and father in law of Rachael and Scott Goodfellow, Bridget and Daniel Odlum, Tammy Davison and Aaron Brown, and Campbell. Treasured Pop of Mackenzie, and Braxton; Timothy; and Alex, and Gabi. Cherished friend of Sue and Kevin Cullimore and best friend of Ralph Askin. Messages to the Davison family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private service for Terry will be held.