at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan for 59 years. Much loved mum of Doug and partner Sharon, Duncan and partner Ana, and Roy. Loving grandma of Jack, and Rosemary. Messages to Taggart family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday July 24, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.