peacefully at home, Mt Somers, aged 86 years.  Much loved mother of Hilary, and Russell, and mother in law of Susanna.  Treasured Nana of Shae, Ashiya, and Shafia. “Until He comes” Messages to Gwyneth’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Gwyneth’s life will be held at  St Aidan’s Church, Hoods Road, Mt Somers on Wednesday June 7, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.

at Christchurch Hospital, after a long illness. Aged 81 years.  Dearly loved wife of Gordon.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Michael and Maree, and Angalina and Ralph.  Adored Nanny of Rylan, Kyden, Shantara, and Shaleah; Caleb, and Taylah.  Messages to the Smith family  P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Elison will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 8, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton.  Loved daughter of the late John and Anne Kerr.  Loved sister of Arthur, Anne, Molly, Jim, Joe, Bill, Lex, Sister Maureen, and Veronica (all deceased), and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Kerr family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Bernadette’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday June 9, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Geraldine Cemetery at 2.00pm.

unexpectedly, aged 55 years.  Dearly loved soulmate of Sara.Much loved father, father in law and friend of Olivia and Rae Allen, and Henry (Dec), loved Pop of Theo, Noah and Melissa, loved son and son in law of Ivy, and Jim (Dec) Boyd, Liz, and Bruce (Dec) Mason.  Messages to Boyd Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  In memory of Stretch donations to South Canterbury Cancer Society would be appreciate and may be left at the service.A celebration of Stretch’s life will be held in the Woodbury Hall on FRIDAY, June 2, commencing at 2pm followed by interment at the Woodbury Cemetery. 

surrounded by his loving family at McKenzie HealthCare, Geraldine, aged 78 years .Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (Liz).  Much loved father and father in law of Tania and Craig Walker, Sara and Stretch Boyd, and Paula and Dean Gilbert.  Adored Grandad of George and Rebekah, Alice and Jaden Olivia and Rae, Henry (Dec); Meg and Oliver and great Grandad of Melissa, Theo and Noah. Messages to the Mason Family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740, In memory of Bruce donations to the South Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at the Woodbury Hall, on Friday June 2, commencing at 10.30am followed by interment at the Woodbury Cemetery.

peacefully, in his sleep, at Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Betty.  Much loved father of Rodney, Lesley, and Jeffrey.  Loved Pop of James, Dylan, Karl, Amelia, Kyle, and Leyton, and great-grandfather of Kalyn, Cody, Jack, and Luka.  Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Aldridge family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 2^nd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

passed away peacefully  at Holmwood Rest Home, Rangiora, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Les, much loved mother and mother in law of Jenny and Kevin Howley (Loburn), Jim and Sarah (Rangiora), and the late Richard.  Loved Grandma of Jenny-Ann and James, Kimberley and Blake, and Maree and Andrew, and loved great-Grandma of Jack.  In accordance with Mavis’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 75 years. Loved wife of the late Henry.  Loved mother and mother in law of Irene and Craig Meyrick, and Julie-Anne and the late Grant Wederell.  Loved Gran of Phoebe and Reilly, Thomas and Emily, Jack and Lucy; Amy and Tom, Ashleigh, Benjamin and Marnie, and proud great-Gran of Addie, Lily, Freddie, and Molly.  Messages to the Wederell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Thursday June 1^st, commencing at 3.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Aged 83 Years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Esther. Much loved father and father-in-law of Delwyn, Shane and Rachelle. Loving grandad of Hannah and Jonathan, Caleb and Tim; Blake, Logan, and Milly and great grandad of Abigail. Messages to the Stockdill family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for George will be held in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Thursday June 1, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Noel.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Trudy and Chris Brakey, and Jamie. Treasured Nana of Flynn, and Cole.  Messages to the Robertson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 31, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.