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.

Passed away on December 9, 2024, aged 70 years.  Youngest son of the late Betty and Doug Evans. Dearly loved Dad of Lance, Odette, Nicola, and Ryan, and loved Grandad of his 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Messages to the Evans family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service will be held.

Aged 93 years in Ashburton. Much loved and loving husband of Norma for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Helen Whelan, Lynette and Robin McClimont, Joanne Cameron and Dale Oman, and very proud Grandad of Joshua; Renee; Kamal, Grace and Daniel. Very sadly missed and now at rest. Your memory lives on in our hearts. Dearly loved son of the late Robert and Alma Cameron (nee Watson). Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late John, and Bev Cameron (Ashburton) and Denis and Joy Cameron (Christchurch). Loved brother-in-law of Bev and the late Art Asbury (Brisbane). Uncle of Toni, Bruce and David; Alistair, Ross and Fiona; Vincent and Dianne. In memory of Brian, please donate to Ashburton St John. Messages to the Cameron family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 or at www.legacy.com. A Memorial Service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday 10th December 2024, commencing at 2pm.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. Treasured mother of Susan, and Alastair. Adored aunty of all her nieces and nephews, and adopted aunty Olive of Alex, Yuliya, Iliya, and Nellya . Loved sister of the late Vera, and George. Loved sister-in-law of Elma. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to Olive’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Olive’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday, December 6, 2024, commencing at 11am.