This wonderful lady passed away on  June 4 2024. Adored wife of the late John Ivison, sister in law to Joan and the late John Lawrence. Very special Auntie Ruth to Paula and the late Paul Lawrence, Peter and Bronwyn, Trevor and Denise and Christopher and Mel. Auntie Ruthy to all her great nieces and nephews. With tremendous gratitude to Dr Penny Holdaway, Millstream, Cancer Society and Hospice who helped, supported and cared for Ruth through her illness. Messages to Ruth’s family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A strong courageous lady loved by all her family now rests in peace with her beloved John. Two hearts reunited. As per Ruths wishes a private cremation has been held.

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Loved wife the late Neil for 62 years. Loving mother and mother in law of Lynda and Robert Bateman, Stuart, Ngaire and the late Steve Te Moananui, and Gary and Annemarie.  Much loved grandmother of Nick, Naadia, Daniel, Ben, Rose, George, and her great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Harvey family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with Margery’s wishes a private family service  will be held.

passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 30, 2024. Loving wife, soulmate, and best friend of Dave. Adored mother of Alex, George and Lauren, and their partners. Treasured Nana of Theodore. Loved sister of Chris. With respect, the family request no flowers. Messages to the Keen family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation has been held. The celebration of Lyn’s life will be held on Wednesday June 5^th  at the Palmerston Sports Hall, commencing at 1.00pm.

Much loved wife of Gavin Black and mother of Michael & Adele, Barry & Antoinette. Grandmother to Tyler, Kaiden, Makenze, Isabella and Joshua. Messages to the Black family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 7, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Shirley.  Much loved and treasured Dad of Carolyn and Kerry Clough, Melanie, and Bryan and Kerri and the late Melissa. Cherished Grandad of Lucy and Nick, Matt and Connie; Zach, and Paige.  Messages to the Field family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Advance Ashburton Community Foundation for the Palliative Care Fund would be appreciated and may be left at the service. “Forever loved and now at peace.”  A service to celebrate Neville’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 5^th, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

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passed away in Ashburton, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Wilma.  Much loved father and father in law of Derek and Leanne, and the late Lynette, and Ian Cope.  Loved ‘Da’ of Samuel, and Ayna ; and Nicole and Jesse.  Messages to the Rendall family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate George’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Wednesday June 5, commencing at 11.00am.

on Wednesday 29 May, 2024. Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, aged 90 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Dawn. Loving father and father in law of Warren and June, and Deb and Dave. Adored Poppa of Emmy and Craig, Hannah (dec), Isaac and Bree and Abby and Benn. Cherished ‘great’ Poppa of Lindsay, Byron, Evelyn and Lillian; Leila; and Quinn and Lennon. Trev’s  family would like to thank all the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Trev during his time with them. Messages to the Main family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. According to Trev’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

after a short illness at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years.  Loved sister and sister in law of Gwenda and Murray Hurst (Timaru), and Hugh, Ted, Jean, and Marius Cabout, Stuart and Jeanette. (all deceased) Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff of Coldstream Lifecare for their care and attention of Elsie over the last 15 ½years.  Messages to Elsie’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Elsie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 31, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

passed, surrounded by the comfort and love of her family on May 26, 2024, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 73. Much loved wife of Don for over 50 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Dean and Teresa (Australia), Catherine and Martin (Ireland) and Brock and Kirsty. Adored and cherished Nana who lives on in her grandchildren, Halle and Sam, Mae and Finn and Willow and Daisy. Treasured aunty of all her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews and extended families. “Mum life won’t be the same without you, you were brave until the end and fought so hard, you were loved and adored by all that knew you, until we meet again we’ll miss you and we love you so much.” Veronica’s family would like to give a special thank you to Radius Millstream, the Cancer Society and Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of our amazing Mum. Thank you also to all her cherished friends for all their love and support. Messages to the Peddie Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service has been held.

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, loved father and father in law of Joseph and Sarah, Bridget and Tom Brownrigg, and Chris and Maria.  Adored Pop of Seamus and Niamh, Ella and Grace; and Bridget, Kate, Hannah, and Hamish.  Messages to the O’Reilly family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to St Vincent de Paul would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Terry’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday May 28, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.