Barney passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on March 2nd, 2022, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Elaine and loved Barnes and Grandad of Dawn and Nigel, Courtney, and Lauren; Karen and Russell, Kaleb, Emily, Hayden, and Adrian; Carl, Zabia, and Joshua. Friend of Jodie, and Charlotte. Messages to the O’Neill family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Barney and his family. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Barney’s life will be held at the Tinwald Golf Club, Frasers Road, Tinwald on Thursday March 10, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton. Vaccine Passes are required.
Funeral Notices
MURCHIE Judith Margaret (Frazer), on March 1, 2022
With sadness we announce that Judith passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday 1 March 2022, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Hughie for 52 years; adored and most amazing Mum ever of Jane, Carmen and Katie. Treasured mother-in-law of Peter Reed, and Simon Street. Devoted, kind, and wonderful Grandma of Lily, Ella, Charlie and dear wee angel William. Judith was the cherished younger daughter of the late Peggy and Ted Frazer, loved sister of the late Ruth and Bruce Holland and Auntie of Lynda, Tony and Annabel Spicer.
Judith had many wonderful friends; her kindness, her sense of fun and love of living life will mean she is always fondly remembered with love and laughter.
Judith’s family thank her many friends for their support. Also thank you to the Palliative care team in Ashburton and a heartfelt thank you to her wonderful nieces, Kathy and Mo, who loved and supported her family to care for her at home. Messages may be addressed to the Murchie Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to current restrictions on large gatherings, Judith’s service will be private with invitations personally extended by the family. Vaccine passes will be required.
PIERCE Gerald Leslie, on February 28, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of June. Loved father of David, Scott, and Ben Pierce, and Lynda and Steve Saxton. A loved grandfather and Grumps to his grandchildren. Messages to the Pierce family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A gathering to remember Gerald will be held at Paterson’s Funeral Services, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday March 5, commencing at 2.00pm. Vaccine Pass required.
DANN Patricia Mary (Pat), on February 25,
DANN, Patricia Mary (PAT), on February 25th 2022. She passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream Resthome, Ashburton, in her 87th year. Wife to the late Dennis Dann who passed 8/8/2018, they were married 59 years. Leaving behind her 3 children, Susan (Oregon), Bruce (Methven), & Neil (Oregon) and their respective families, Susan & Richie Rout, Mark, Jack, Dean & Maxine; Bruce & Emma, Janna, Nicole & Caleb; Neil & Cameron, Lilly & Kellen; & great grandmother to Jaidon & Quinn Dann; Loved daughter of the late Charles & Agnes Brown & sister to the late Doug, & Ted Brown of Queenstown, & auntie to the Brown boys Nigel, Derek, Maurice & Jullian; Loved sister-in-law to Maureen Carrell (London) & auntie to Michael & Liz. No flowers by request please. Messages to the Dann Family, 20 Chapman St, Methven, or phone Bruce on 0272299739. The family would like to thank the staff at Radius Millstream for the love and care of Pat. A memorial service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at the ‘All Saints Church’, Cnr MacKenzie Dr & Ruatanawha Rd, Twizel. on Saturday 5th March 2022 at 11am, followed by interment of ashes at the Twizel Cemetery, & thereafter a gathering at the Twizel RSA.
HOOD Helen Mary (nee Snowden), on February 23, 2022
passed away peacefully on February 23, 2022 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by her family, aged 85 years. Loving wife of the late Murray, mother and mother in law of Grant and Debbie, Odette, Richard and Debra. Grandma and Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Hood family c/- 13 Oak Grove, Ashburton 7700. Our family appreciates all the care and support shown over the past few years. Special thanks for the recent care at Ashburton and Christchurch Hospitals. “ “Doing as we pleased Mum, as you said.” A private family service was held on Monday February 28, 2022.
BAIN Julie Diane, on February 21st February 2022
passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday 21st February 2022, with her children by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Bevan. Adored and loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Robyn, and Justine and Laurence Hanrahan. Treasured Grandma of Olivia, and Ben; and Thomas, and Jack. Loved great-Gran of Finn, and Ted. Special thanks to Dr Holdaway and all the Radius Millstream staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care. Messages to the Bain family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private Memorial service will be held in the near future in accordance with Mum’s wishes and COVID restrictions.
CRANFIELD David Henry (Crun), on February 20, 2022
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital after a short but courageous battle with Motor Neurone disease, aged 85 years. Loving husband of Diane, loved father and father in law of Jodie and Stu, Scott and Carla. Loved Grunda and Grandad of Ollie and Charlie; and Ben and Mea. Loved brother and brother in law of Val and the late Geoff Cranfield. Many thanks to the staff of Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital who took amazing care of David in his last days and Raewyn and Kate from MND. In lieu of flowers donations to Motor Neurone Disease NZ can be made on line at MND.org.nz. Messages to the Cranfield family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Dave’s request a private cremation has been held.
SLADE Marie Aileen, on February 20, 2022
passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, with her family at her side, after a very short illness with Melanoma, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Kelvin, much loved mother and mother in law of Donald and Louise, Jennifer and Craig, and Angela and Mike Elliott. A very treasured Grandma of Josh, Ben, and Daniel; Jamie and Caitlin, and Brodie. Messages to the Slade family c/- 4 Beach Road, Hampstead, Ashburton 7700. At Marie’s wish a private service has been held.
ROBERTSON Margaret Joy (Joy), on February 23, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 81 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Christine and Kevin Pooke, Murray Rushton, and Angela Rushton. Loved Nana of Daniel, and Kim; Gena, Porsha, and Harley; Samantha, and Scott, and great-Nana of all her great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Graham and Lorna, Nola, Neville and Rosemary, and the late Fay. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Robertson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held at Trotts Gardens, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Tuesday March 1st, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Vaccine passes will be required.
MOSES, Shirley Marian
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mum, on February 9, 2022, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Shirley was a loving wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Gary and Jan, and Sam; Robyn and Michael, Kendra and Brad, and Drew; Tony and Janet, Emily, Mathew, and Daniel; John and Gracie. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Radius Millstream for their care of Shirley. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Shirley Moses c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Shirley’s request a private cremation will be held.
