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DOLAN Gerald Henry, on May 23, 2023

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, after much ill health. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Monica.  Much loved father and father in law of Bernard and Helene, and Alex and Todd Cameron.  Adored Grandad of Mathew; and Jed, Zane, and Laura. ‘Rest In Peace’.  Messages to the Dolan family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass for Gerald will be celebrated in the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Tuesday May 30, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Rakaia cemetery.

KENNINGTON MArie, on May 16, 2023

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late George, and the late Fred Latue.  Much loved mother and mother in law of the late Doug Latue, Sue and Brian King (Timaru), the late Kay, Char and Paul Dunstan (Timaru), and Paul Latue (Timaru).  Treasured Nana of the late Kyle, and Angela (Brisbane), Charloe, and Courtney and Sam; and Corey.  Loved great-Nana Marie of Kyla (Brisbane), and Kennedy.  Adored by her surviving sisters Nell Ellis, and Lesley Turnbull.  Messages to Marie’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday May 22nd, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MANSEL Richard Charles (Mac), on May 10, 2023

at Ashburton, aged 71 years.  Dearly loved husband of Sue. Father and father in law of Cameron and Jo, and step-father of Bruce and Adrienne Young, and Philip and Lisa Young.  Loved “Mac” to his nine grandchildren.  Messages to the Mansel family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Mac’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Thursday May 18, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HARDING Henry James, on May 6, 2023

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, after battling with cancer. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved partner of Heather. Much loved father of Paula, Matthew, Amy, Karen, and Aaron.  Loving Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Loved brother and brother in law of Brenda and Paul, Bob, Kevin and Karen, and Terry. Loved by all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Harding family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the Timaru and Ashburton Palliative Care staff, the Cancer Society, and the staff at Rosebank for their care of Henry. At Henry’s request a private cremation has been held.

PIERCE Evelyn June (June) (formerly Hurst) (nee Smales), on May 8, 2023

in her 88th year, at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Gerald Pierce, sister of Roger Smales. Proud, devoted, and much loved Gran to Katie (Hurst-Saxton). Dearly loved and sadly missed Mum and mother-in-law of Lynda and Steve (Saxton). Mother of Paul, and John (Hurst), Step-mother to Scott, David, and Ben (Pierce). A special Gran to her grandchildren. Now you can rest in peace Mum. Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank Rest Home for their care and compassion and to the staff in Ward One at Ashburton Hospital for their outstanding care and assistance. A gathering to remember June to be held at Patersons Funeral Services, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 13, commencing at 11.30am

HUNT Jennifer Thyrsa, on May 5, 2023

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Much loved wife of Barrie.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Cindi and Tony Crooks, Diane and the late Jonathan Hunt, and the late Verona Hunt.  Treasured Grandma of Harrison, and Mitchell; Courtenay, and Jess; Keezia, and Lana and great-GMa of Maeve, Christian, and Bruno.  Messages to the Hunt family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Jennifer’s request a private cremation has been held.  A gathering for family and friends will be in the Paterson’s Lounge, on Friday May 12, at 2.00pm to remember Jennifer.

HAYWARD Rona Margaret, on May 5, 2023

at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 93rd year.  Dearly loved wife of the late George and more recently partner of Gilbert Donaldson. Much loved mother and mother in law of Jill and Murray Greenwood, Wayne and Susie, Cynthia and partner John Hobson, and Michael and partner Martine Cooshna.  Adored and respected Nana of Jonathan, Stephanie and Brent; Jodi and Alex, Lisa and Stu, and Glenn and Alex; Sarah and Sam, Simon and Michelle, and Julia and Callum; Amy and Paul, and Anthony and Georgia, and great-Nana of her dozen great grandchildren. Messages to the Hayward family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service of committal will be followed by a Memorial service for Rona at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday May 11, commencing at 2.30pm.

WOOD Anthony Thomas (Tony), on April 26, 2023

as a result of a car accident.  Dearly loved husband of Kate. Much loved father of David, and Penny and their partners Michelle, and Oli.  Loved brother of Melissa, and the late Gavin.  Messages to the Wood family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Tony’s life will be held in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Wednesday May 10, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

MULDOON Douglas Ross (Ross), on April 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ross on Sunday April 30 2023, peacefully with his wife by his side. Loved husband of Eveline Muldoon, Brother to Nola, (step) father to 3 children and Pa to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their thanks to Sue, Daphne, Penny, and their healthcare team for everything they did. Messages to 3/ 55 Cameron Street, Ashburton 7700. Donations to Mid-Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Ross will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 3rd commencing at 3.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CLARK Denise Elizabeth (nee Taylor), on April 27, 2023

at Ellesmere Hospital, peacefully with her girls by her side, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Bill.  Treasured mother and mother in law of Jackie and Glen Vickery, Ang and Dave Harris, Robynn Clark, and Nic and Dave Kennedy.  Cherished and loving Nana and Granny of her 10 grandchildren and their partners and her three great-grandchildren.  A much loved sister, sister in law and aunty. Messages to the Clark family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to “Friends of Ellesmere Hospital” would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Denise’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 2nd commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.