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PRENDERGAST Margaret Mary, on June 23, 2023

at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late John.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Anthony and Dianne, Bede and Pennie, and special Grandma of Bryson and Monyke, Wesley and Grace, James and Briar, and Mitchel, and great-Grandma of Lenix and Ellah.  Messages to the Prendergast family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  “Rest In Peace”.  A Requiem Mass will be held in celebration of Margaret’s life at the Church of Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday June 29, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

RICHARDS Adrienne Elizabeth, on June 21, 2023

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 58 years.  Dearly loved wife of Ross.  Much loved Mum of Bryce, and Douglas.  Messages to the Richard’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Adrienne’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Monday June 26, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

BRUCE Margaret Jane (Jane), on June 20, 2023

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of David.  Much loved mother of Robert and Juliana, Jonathon, and Ben and Kim.  Adored Nana of Jess, and Katie; and Ava, and Holly.  Loved sister of Sue, and sister in law of Marilyn and Eric Maw, and Matthew and the late Pip Milligan.  Special thanks to the staff of Coldstream Lifecare for their care of Jane.  Also special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway.  Messages to the late Jane Bruce family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Jane’s request a private family service has been held.

SUMMERFIELD Barbara Ann, on June 20, 2023

at Ashburton. Beloved wife of the late Don, and mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Vicki, Paul and Fiona, Patrick and Wendy, Donald and Marie, Mary and Rob, and Trish.  Gran of Angela, Kent, the late Rachel, Mark, Claire, Michael, Kate, Debbie, Peter, Linda, Ben, Scott, Kendra, Angus and their partners and great-Gran of George, Nico, Samuel, Beau, Brady, Scarlet, Lockie, Max, Ruby, Lilly, Will, Athena, Frankie, Alfie, Freya, Louis, Ileana, Isla, Oliver, Archie, Hunter, Micah and Miller.  ‘Rest In Peace’. The family thank Mum’s supportive friends and the Staff at Rosebank for their loving care. Messages to the Summerfield family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass will be held in celebration of Mum’s life at the Holy Name Church, Sealy St, Ashburton, on Saturday, June 24 commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRYANT Gail, on June 17, 2023

on Saturday June 17, 2023, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Beautiful Mum of Jamie, and Byron.  Beloved friend to Cyril, Carlie, her Ashburton friends, and feline friends.  Messages to the Bryant family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Gail’s request a private cremation has been held.

CORBETT Robin Lloyd, on June 17, 2023

Peacefully at home, Ashburton  aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Joan.  Special godfather to Elspeth and Adam, and grandfather to Ruby (Canada).  Loved brother in law of Pat and Lesley Deady, and Helen and Leo Moran and their families.  Special friend and cousin of the late Tom Corbett and all the extended family.  Messages to Robin’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Robin’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton On Saturday June 24, commencing at 11.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

JAMIESON Patricia (Patsy) Lorne (nee Kerr), on June 17, 2023

 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Patsy on June 17, 2023 at Ashburton. Much loved wife of the late Jimpy. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Christa, and Russell. Dearly loved and devoted Nana to Charlotte, and Hannah. Sister and sister-in-law to John and Kate, Denise, Maxine and Eddie, Bev, Pam and Chris, Lindsay (dec) and Paddy, Allie and Murray (dec), and Denise and Hugh. Loving aunt and great-aunt to all her nieces and nephews and their families, and dear friend and cousin to many. Sadly missed and so fondly remembered. Messages to the Jamieson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. For those wishing to attend, the interment will be at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery on Friday June 23, commencing at 10am, followed by a memorial service to celebrate Patsy’s life to be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox  Streets, commencing at 11am.

BIRD Graeme William, on 14 June 2023

 Passed away peacefully in Ashburton on Wednesday 14 June 2023, aged 70 years. Dearly loved father of Jennifer, and Steven, and special grandfather to Magnus. Loved brother and brother in law of Kay and Alistair, and the late Alan. Cherished by his many friends. Messages to the Bird family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Graeme’s life will be celebrated in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday 19 June 2023, commencing at 1.00pm.

JUFER Stella Kehi (Kehi), on 8th June 2023

Passed away peacefully, holding the hands of treasured husband Markus and loved son Tony on the evening of Thursday 8th June 2023.Kehi was the dearly loved wife of Markus, treasured mother of Amy and Tony, and special daughter-in-law of Elsbeth and Hermann Abaecherli and Isabel Jufer.   The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful group of friends who visited and cared for Kehi untiringly every day .Messages to 44 Allen Street Methven. Kehi’s life will be celebrated and remembered on Friday 16th June at All Saints Anglican Church, Methven at 1:30pm followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

FONT Dorothy (Dot), on June 2, 2023

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, age 99 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken.  Loved and loving mother and mother in law of David and Lesley, Beverley and Mark Walls, Judith and Steve White, and Kate and Jon Bond. Loved Grandma of Courtenay, and Megan; Ben; Anais, and Katy; Jonathan, Hugh, William, and Kendall, and a very much loved great-Grandma of Cameron, Zoe, Pippa, and Ari.  A special thank you to the staff at Terrace View for their kind care of Dot. Messages to the Font family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Dot’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 9, commencing at 2.00pm.