peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 62 years. Much loved father and father in law of Scotty and Kelly, Ryan and Tess, and Mason. Messages to the Jamison family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private service for Howard will be held.
Funeral Notices
BELCHER Wilfred (Wilf) Desmond, on 20 January 2022
passed away peacefully at home on 20th January 2022. Much loved husband and sparring partner of Beverley, treasured Dad of Bob, Leanne, and Janine, special Grandad to Tara and Josh and great-grandad to Tane, Tamati and Tilly. Loved only son of the late Ernie and Ethel Belcher, and brother and brother-in-law to Elaine and the late Geoff Parsons, the late Joyce and Ken McAlpine and the late Joan Belcher; brother-in-law to Daphne Harris and Anita Thompson and partners. The family wish to sincerely thank Doctors Lewis Arundell and Paula Hyde and the Fairlie Medical Centre team for their tremendous support and care. Messages to the Belcher family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Wilf’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday January 25, commencing at 11.30am, followed by a private family interment. Vaccine Passes are required.
ROSS John Edward (Jack), on January 20,2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved husband and soulmate of the late Marion. Cherished father of David, Gavin and Janet (Hogan). Loved father-in-law of Marilyn, Sarah, and Jeremy. Special grandfather of his nine grandchildren, their partners, and three great- grandchildren. Messages to 135 Gleniti Rd, Timaru 7910. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Monday January 24, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
GRIGG Isobel Jean (Jean, on January 18, 2022
peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor. Much loved mother and mother in law of Carol and Neil, Murray and Yvonne, and Ian and Angela. Loved Nana of Keri and Mike; Tony, Dwayne and Sarah, Garrett and Julia, and Quentin and Olivia; Emma, Matthew and Ruth, and Nicole. Great Nana to her 11 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Grigg family c/- P O Box 130, Kirwee 7543. A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Jean. A private family service has been held.
PRICE Heather, on January 15, 2022
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family, aged 74 years. Loved mother of Sheree, and Shawn, and loved grandmother of Chontelle, Michelle, Jasmine, Zane, Crystal, Holly, and Summer. And a beloved great grandmother. Messages to the Price family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Heather’s request, a private memorial service will be held.
KINGSBURY Janet Christine, on January 16, 2022
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian. Much loved mother and mother in law of Hamish and Michelle, and Sonya. Loved Super Gran of Sam, Rebecca, and Jessie. Special thanks to the staff of Ashburton Hospital and Dr Penny Holdaway for their love and care of Janet during her short illness with cancer. Messages to the Kingsbury family C/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Janet’s life will be held in our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday January 21, commencing at 1.30pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Vaccine passes will be required.
SELL Graeme Charles George, on January 9, 2022
unexpectedly in Christchurch Hospital, aged 58 years. Special friend and partner of Rachelle McKeown. Loved youngest son of the late Florence and Colin Sell (of Portobello). Loved brother of Marie and Lloyd Walker (Portobello), the late Colleen, and Malcolm Smith (Greymouth), Marion and Donald Taylor (Ashburton), Bill and Karen Sell (Ashburton), John and Susan Sell (Christchurch), Ngaire Charteris and Geoff Phillips (New Plymouth), Robert and Jenelle Sell (Portobello). Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and friend to many. Messages to the Sell family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. “Will be sadly missed”. A service for Graeme will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 13, commencing at 2.00pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Vaccine Passes will be required.
DOWNES Rowena Mary, on January9, 2022
at Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Special Mum of Carole and Steve Gielingh, Gary and the late Raewyn, and Brian and Cynthia, and adored Nana of Lani; Scott and Abbey, Cameron and Bridgett; Nick and Summer, and Kirstin and Simon. Great Granna of Liana, and great Nana of Hunter, and Rhylie; Brooke, and Beau, and Jack, and Ella.
“If roses grow in heaven, Lord, please pick some from there place them in our mother’s arms, to show her that we care. Messages to the Downes family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held.
TOPHAM Christopher James, on January 3, 2022
passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday January 3, 2022, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Liz. Adored and loved father and father in law of Joanne and Mark Hamlyn, Peter and Vicki, and Christine and Russell. Treasured Grandad of Riley, Jemma and Jonty; James, Mitchel and Paige; and Mackenzie. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Janet and David Diamond, John and Judy Topham, Maurice and Trish Small, the late Geoff and Nola Nevill. Treasured uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Ritchie and all the Radius Millstream staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care. Messages to the Topham family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held
McBAIN Mark George, on January 6, 2022
peacefully at home, Ashburton, surrounded by his family, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Lesley for 53 years. Much loved father and father in law of Alastair and Jicinta, Blair and Bronwyn, Campbell and Rachelle, and Lisa and Robin Kingsbury. Treasured Grandad of Zoe, Riley, and Hunter; Daniel, and Erin; Mark, and Cliff; Callum, Juliet, and Fleur. Messages to the McBain family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Palliative Care, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at St Stephens’ Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday January 12, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes are required.
