At Ashburton Hospital on 12 October 2024.  Aged 96 years.  Loved wife of the late Harold, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ann and the late John Richards, David and Karyn Porter, Margaret and Michael Rushton. Loved Nanabel to Jeanine and Greg Richards, Sarah, Cameron and Lydia Porter; Josh, Hannah and James Rushton; and respective partners Andrew, Beth and Livvie. Great Nanabel of Phoebe and Harper Richards, Harry Houchin and Mila Rushton. Fondly loved sister of Robbie (dec), Jim (dec) Bruce, and Shirley, and fondly loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700.   Paterson’s Funeral Services, Ashburton. The family wish to acknowledge the excellent care and support from Rosebank Lifecare for the last 7 years and Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital.  A Remembrance service to celebrate Isabel’s life will be held at St Pauls Hakatere Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton on Friday, November 8^th 2024 at 1.00 pm.  Please feel welcome to bring a single garden flower to the Remembrance Service.