of Ashburton. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Ken, and much adored mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Donna, Dougal & Juliet, and Kate & Simon. Much loved grandmother of Jackson, Angus, Ben, Holly, Jessie, Sam, Isabel, Victoria and Patrick. Daughter of the late Russell and Bella Erskine of Timaru. Dear sister of Jean, and the late John, Alison and Elsie and loved aunty of their families. Special thanks to the caring staff of Radius Millstream for Heather’s care over the past months. Messages to the Smith family may be sent c/-PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Heather’s funeral service will be held at St Andrew’s Sinclair Centre, 74 Park Street, Ashburton, on Saturday, 19 December at 2pm followed by a private cremation.