Aged 76. Passed away suddenly but peacefully in Nelson on 15 December 2024. Loved wife of Frank, treasured Mum to Wayne, Fiona and Raylene and their partners Diane, Chris and Greig. Cherished Nana to Alexander, Riley and Bridget. Sister and sister-in-law to Lindsay and Faye, the late Russell and Lou. Following a private cremation in Nelson on 18 December, a Memorial service for Ainslee will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church, Baring Square East, Ashburton on Saturday January 11, 2025, commencing at 2pm.

Finally at peace after a courageous battle, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 65 years.  Dearly loved partner of the late Stuart. Loved mother and mother in law of Daniel and Chantelle. Loving Grandma of Addison, Willow, and Ivy-May. Loved step mother of Tania, Julia, Robyn, and Duncan. Loved by all her extended family and friends.  Special thanks to the staff at Christchurch  ICU for making Liz comfortable.  Messages to the Leadley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Liz will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Monday December 23, commencing at 11.00am.

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Passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2024 at Tuarangi Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Stuart, and Wendy Rooney, Alison and Paul Connell, Debra and Andy Giles, and Graeme. Adored Granny of Kate, Jake, Ruby and Grace; Michael, Brenton, Laura and Brooke; Gerad and Madison; George, Johny and Jane. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi Home for the loving care they gave mum.  Messages to the Wills Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family memorial will be held.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan Edward, much loved mother and mother in law of Debbie and Roger, Lynda and the late George and Richard and Stella. Loved nana and great nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care and attention of Dorne. Messages to the Lucking Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Dorne’s wishes a private family memorial service has been held.

Peacefully in her own home. Loved wife of the late Len Smith and Ansley McCormick. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Doug and Pam McIlwrick and Barbara and Eddie Hornberg (Australia). Loved Grandma and great Grandma to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Ivy McCormick’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Ivy’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday 18^th 2024, commencing at 2pm.

Peacefully, at Terrace View, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Bob. Much loved mother and mother in law of Helen and Paul, Robin and Phillipa, Diane and Philip Vanderweg, Judy, and the late Howard. Adored Nana Shirley to Melissa, Karly, Philippa, James; Andrew, Adam, William; Scott, Ryan, Mason; Chris, Marie, Stuart; and Gemma. She will be missed by all her great grandchildren. Shirley’s family would like to thank the staff at at Terrace View for their love and care of Shirley during her time with them. Messages to the Jamison family , P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Shirley will be at St Davids Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton, on Friday  December 20, commencing at 1:30pm. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

At home, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Murray. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Juliet and Alasdair McLeod, Hamish and Ainsley, and Bronwyn. Loving Benne of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Natalie, and Eric Inkersell and Russell and Gill Smith. Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. In accordance with Lesley’s wishes a family memorial has been held. Messages may be directed to the family of Lesley Faulkner PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740

Peacefully, surrounded by family at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Murray. Loving Mum and mother in law of Trevor and Jac, Geoffrey and Barbara, The late Vicki and the late Linda. Loving Grandma of Mereta, Penelope, and Brendan. Loving Great Grandma of Chloe, Paige, Lucy and Ashley. Special friend of Christine and Gary. Messages to the Blake family , P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Shirley will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday December 16, commencing at 10:00am. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Surrounded by his family, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Barbara.  Much loved father of the late Donna-Marie, and Justin and Emma.  Treasured Grandad of Georgia and Dan, Anastasia, Sienna, and Sawyer, and great-Grandad to Jonty.  Messages to the Skilling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday December 14, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on Mike’s notice for the link.

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In loving memory of Christopher John Allen, aged 62, who passed away on Monday 9^th of December 2024. Chris was a loving husband to Anne-Marie, devoted father to Jonathan & Natalie and partners Gina & Ashley, treasured son of the late John & Joyce Allen (Tirau) and son-in-law to the late Frank & Margaret McAtamney (Woodbury), beloved brother and brother-in-law to Tony & Lyn Allen, Robyn & Lindsay Ryan, Mike & the late Marie Botica, Steve & Jo McAtamney and Lizzie McAtamney, fun loving uncle to all his nieces & nephews and dear friend to many. His generosity, warmth and infectious sense of humour will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Messages to the Allen family: PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Saturday December 14^th commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.