at home in Ashburton with his family. Dearly loved partner of Lorraine Sparrow and adored father of Jess, Sam and the late Sarah. Treasured son of the late Maurice and Peggy. Loved brother and brother in law of Mark and Jenny, and Gary and Robyn, and uncle of Alex. Loved “Stu’s” to Jonty and Theo Sparrow, and Patrick Hardie, and dear friend of Lewis & Ellie Sparrow and Poppy & Grant Hardie, and Rosie the dog. Special thanks to Dr Jim Edwards, Dr Penny Holdaway, Dr Kate Grundy, and the wonderful team of the Ashburton District Health Nurses without whom we would have been unable to care for Stu at home. In lieu of flowers, donations to NZ Flying Doctor Service would be appreciated for their services to the late Sarah Chamberlain. Messages to the Chamberlain family may be sent to PO Box 47, Ashburton, 7740. A service to celebrate Stu’s life will be held at 1.30pm on Friday 29 September, at Lakeside Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Lake Road, Leeston.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Norman. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Greg Waddell, Susan, Gillian, and Stephen and Diane. Dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Messages to the Tait Family, Po Box 472 Ashburton, 7740. A private service for Joan has been held as per her wishes.

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on September 16, 2023, aged 93 years. Loving husband of Annette for 66 years.  Much loved Dad of Alan, and the late Vanessa Cockburn.  Much loved father in law of John Cockburn and friend of Jan.  Loved Pop of Ryan and Stevie, and Kurt.  Friend of Ben and Kelli.  Much loved brother and brother in law of John and Alma (Dec’d), Graham and Ursula, Lindsay and Pamela (both Dec’d), Trevor and Cynthia, Neville and Dawn, Ron and Sue, Peter and Eileen, Eileen and Rob (Dec’d), Jack (Dec’d) and Agnes, Andrew (Dec’d) and Helen, June and Ben (Dec’d), Bernie and Hamish (Dec’d), Joy, Craig and Maureen.  Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Tindall family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service has been held at Les’ request.

at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 86 years. Adored wife of the late Kees. Loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Ansley, and Lynda and Paul.  Cherished Nana of Charlotte, Ben, Justin, and Amy.  Great Nana of Eli, Theodore, Leo, and Poppy. Messages to the van Leeuwarden family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks for the exceptional care and kindness shown by the staff of Rosebank.  A Service to celebrate Colleen’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday September 28, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. So dearly loved by her late husband Brian. Loved and treasured mother of Simon and Carmel, Timothy and Rebecca, and Hamish and Rae.  Proud and loving Nan of Grace, Tom, Violet, Amelia, and Mikey.  Messages to the O’Neill family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Gaye’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday September 29, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by his family, aged 88 years.  A much loved husband of Diana, and the late Elvena, and the late Rae.  Dearly loved father and father in law of David, Robyn Dynes and John Morgan, Jude and Roger Henderson, and step-father of John and Phillipa McDonald, Brent and Lynne McDonald, and Adrianne and Alan Goodwin. Proud Grandad of Ryan, Kayla, Erica, and Lucy; Matthew, Lachlan, and Sarah; Aaron, and Julia; Jessica, Louis, Robert, Isabella, and Brielle; Ella, and Katie; Emily, Hayley, and James, and their families.  A special thank you to the staff of Radius for their care of Cliff.  Messages to the Dynes family P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  A Celebration of Cliff’s life will be held at the Methven Racecourse, on Thursday September 28, commencing at 2.00pm.

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peacefully at Radius Millstream, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved and cherished wife of Maurice.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Julianne and Charles Arnott, Greg and Debra, Paul and Sue, John and Jo, and a loved Nana of all her grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  A special thank you to Radius Millstream and Dr Diane Young for their amazing care and empathy shown to Marilyn and the family.  Messages to the Houston family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Marilyn’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday September 27, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed peacefully at Methven House with family by her side, in her 87th year. Loved wife of Robert Maxwell and the late David. Much loved mother, mother in law and Nana of Greg, Jacqui, Craig and Irene; Stephanie, Terry, Tony Henderson and Vicky Scott; Brent, Lynda, Kate and Tessa; Kerry, Nikki, George and James, and their partners. Great Nana of Sophie and Ella Henderson. Messages to the family of Beverley Anderson, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. Donations to Methven House would be much appreciated and may be made at the service. A Celebration of Beverley’s life will be held at St Johns Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven, on Tuesday September 26, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

passed away peacefully at home, Ashburton, on September 17, 2023, aged 68 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Chris.  Loved father and father in law of Toni and Deryk Williams, Kurt and Amanda, and Kirsty and Chris Clay.  Loved Grandad of Paige, and Sean; Chloe, and Tamati; and Nellie.  Eldest son of the late Baden and Jeanette Graham, and a loved brother, brother in law and uncle to many.  Messages to the Graham family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday September 21, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, with her family by her side, aged 90 years. Loved wife of Brian. Loved mother and mother in law of Kathleen and Kevin Bargent, Pete Rooney and Wendy Wills, and  Sue and Rolfe Stevens.  Loved grandmother of all her grandchildren.  Messages to the Rooney family. P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Our grateful thanks to the staff at Princes Court and Radius Millstream for their loving care of Kath.  In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Kath’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Thursday September 21, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.