Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 78 years.  Dearly loved wife of Murray.  Much loved mother and mother in law of David, Brian and Julie, and Jo. Treasured Nana of Georgia, Sienna, Sawyer, Emily, Cameron, and great-Nana to Jonty.  Messages to the Spicer family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 8, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Ashburton Hospital  on December 29, 2024, in her 100^th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Cochrane.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Rex and Glenys, Malvin and Bev, Donald and Judy, Barbara and Graeme Bennett, Neil and Carmen (Bebe).  Special Nana of Jane, Susan, Andrew; Amanda, Nicola, Hayden; Michael, Chris, Deborah; Michelle, Mark, Grant, Roz, Danielle, Thomas, and all her great grandchildren.  Loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews.  Sincere thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their dedicated care over the last eight years.  Messages to the Cochrane family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Friday January 3^rd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

After 93 years of a well lived life, Dick has run his last race, slipping away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved and respected by his wife Leona. Loved father and father in law of Darcy and Nikki, Karen, Jenny and Warren. A loved Grandad to Chris, Kimberly, Kate, Ben, and great Grandad to Addisyn & McKenzie. Immediate family friend of Anthony, Jonny, Samuel, Poppy, Jordan. A much loved and admired, brother, uncle and brother-in law. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Ashburton Hospital, Ward 3 Christchurch Hospital, Wises Pharmacy, Three Rivers Health and Rosebank Rest Home for the great care and respect shown to Dick. Messages to Prendergast Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations made to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday 9^th January 2025, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by a burial at Chertsey Cemetery.

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Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, aged 90 years. Partner of the late Eric May and wife of the late Ronald Garner. Loved mother and mother-law of Alan and Jill, Debbie and Wayne Guy, and Leigh and Collette. Loved grandmother and great grandmother of her 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. “Deeply Loved and sadly missed.” In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance with which she served many good years as a volunteer. Messages to Shirley May’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service for Shirley will be held at Our Chapel on Thursday, January 9th 2025, commencing at 2pm.

Passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 76 years. After a valiant and lengthy battle with cancer. Carole leaves behind her beloved husband Brian. Dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Tony and Jill, and Anita and Chris. Proud Nanny of Georgie, Michael, and Callum; Jacob, and Kei. Great Nanny of Cooper, Lilly, and Hazel. Messages to the Sivier family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Carole’s life will be held at Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday, December 28, 2024 commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 101^st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey (Geoff).  Loved mother and mother in law of Judyth and Ben Henson, Kevin and Wendy, Gary and Darlene, Bruce and Jennifer (Perth), and Lesley and Odette (Perth), and much loved grandmother , great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.  Messages to Ruby’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Due to family overseas Ruby’s Memorial service will advised at a later date.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Christine and John Arnold, Stephen and Janet Jones-Poole, and Daryl and Maree.  Treasured Grandma of Philip and Amy, and  Jason: Ellen and Tafari, and Jenne, and great Grandma of Naomi, and Tyler.  Messages to Alison’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private burial has been held and a Memorial service for Alison will be held at a later date.

Peacefully, with her family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the Late Dave.  Much loved mother of Malcolm, Leora, Rachael, and Greg, and loved Nan to Sam, Shyan, Harpa, Bonnie and Olive, and Great Nan to Keahni.  Thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream and Ashburton Hospital for their care of Yvonne. Messages to the Hughes Family C/- 20 Canada St, Watlington, Timaru 7910.  A Private Cremation has been held.  A Memorial Service for Yvonne will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on  Saturday 8^th February commencing at 1pm.

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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