passed away peacefully with family at his side on November 28, 2023, aged 87. Beloved husband of the late Angela; much loved father and father-in-law of Catherine and Michael, Rachel and Richard, Hamish and Alice. Loving brother of Juliet and the late Martin; proud grandfather of Alex, Oliver, and Matilda, Sophia and James, Max and Millie; a much treasured friend of Olive and her family. Messages to the Conway family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Radius Millstream.  A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 130 Havelock Street, Ashburton on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 3pm, followed by private cremation.

Suddenly at Ashburton. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Much loved father and father-in-law of Lloyd and Shanna, Kay and Bryce, and John and Kristeen. Cherished Grandad Bill of Louisa, Sam, and Ben; Sammy, and Tom; and Bryn, and Janya and great Grandad Bill of Maddie and Sarah. Messages to the Hetrick family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday November 30, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

suddenly at Akaroa, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin McLeod, loved and cherished mother and mother in law to Fiona and Adrian, Clark and Susie, Hamish and Sarah. Adored Nana of Mimi, Mac and Bella, Thomas and Sylvie, Ella-Rose and Emelia. The service for Anita will be held at Brantwood Chapel, Trott’s Garden 371 Racecourse Road Ashburton, on Tuesday December 5, commencing at 1pm, followed by a private interment.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra (Australia), Debbie and Mark (Tauranga), Linda and the late Pete (Mount Maunganui), Steven and Derrin (Whangarei), and loved Nanny of Aimee, and Danny; Caz, Jerico, and Jess; Murphy; Jacinda, and Jack. Will be missed by all her great-grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the McDonnell family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Rosebank Lifecare for 11 Years of wonderful care, and Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful end of life care. At Sue’s request a private cremation has taken place.

Passed away at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family, aged 95 years. Loved husband of the late Edna. Loved father and father-in-law of Lachlan and Emie, Ted and Sharon, Ian and Sally, and Andrew and Sarah. Proud Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many thanks to all the staff at Rosebank Lifecare. Messages to Ron’s family can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Ron’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen (Kit). Loved father of Dot, Mel and Cindy. Loved Grandad and Great-grandad of all his grandchildren, especially Russ and Jay. Rest in peace, no more pain. Many thanks to all. Messages to JJ’s family may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation has been held.

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on 20 November 2023, aged 72 years.  Loved partner of Kay. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Nikki, and Lindsay and Kim. Dearly loved and very proud Grandad of Samantha, Harrison and Charlotte. Loved and respected by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Wendy, his nephews and their wives, and his many friends. Messages to the Doak family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service will be held at Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Monday 27 November 2023 commencing at 2:00pm. Followed by private interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Ashburton.

Dearly loved wife of Michael. Very proud and much loved mother, mother in law and grandmother of Thomas, Louise, Georgie & Sam; Emily, Ollie, Evelyn & Archie; Hannah & Simon. Dearly loved sister of Gabrielle & Gavin; Joanna & Paul. Loved aunt of Sarah & the late Charlotte; Harriet & Sophie. Special thanks to Dr Michelle Vaughan and the amazing nurses at St Georges Cancer Care Centre, Lincoln Medical and Nurse Maude. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Georges Cancer Institute and/or Nurse Maude Canterbury. Messages to the family of the late Susan Wilson, 183 Ridge Road, RD2, Christchurch, 7672.

The family would like to announce that Bob passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on November 12, 2023, aged 90 years.  Messages to the Hughes whanau, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Bob’s request a private cremation has been held.

Suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Claire for 60 years. Loved brother of the late Fred, Keith, and Stanley and their families. A very special uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Tutty family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Mervyn’s life will be held at The Salvation Army, Cass Street, Ashburton, on Thursday November 16, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton, Seafield Lawn Cemetery.