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NEILSON John Phillip, on December 5, 2022

passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 66 years.  Dearly loved son of the late John and Val.  Much loved brother and brother in law of Jim and Kathy, twin sister Lesley, and Maree.  A much loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Neilson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/jpneilson0512.  A Memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 12, commencing at 2.00pm.

ROONEY John Matthew, on December 4, 2022

peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father in law of Paula, Patrick and Donna, and Anna, and beloved Grandad of Mac, Jonty, Leah, and Ted. A much loved brother, brother in law and Uncle.  Messages to the Rooney family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Friday December 9th commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.  Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Thursday December 8, at 5.00pm.

de WYS Margaret Mary, on December 4, 2022

peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, Christchurch. In her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Tjerne. Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Judith, the late Nick, and Hilda, Marianne and Chris, Chris, Paul and Sue, the late David, and Jill, and Tim and Mae. Loving Nana of Karen, Justin, Andrew, Roberta, Blair, Christine, Steven, Michael, Alistair, Ashley, Cameron, Jesse, Daniel, Ben, and Kate and loving great-Nana of her 27 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  No flowers by request please. Messages to the de Wys family, P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service for Margaret will be held at Lamb and Hayward’s AvonPark Chapel, Kerrs Road, Christchurch on Wednesday December 7, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery at 2.00pm.

DAY Richard John, on November 30, 2022

at Ashburton Hospital, aged 75 years.  Lovingly cherished soulmate and best friend of Brenda.  Much loved Dad to his daughters, Rebecca, Sarah, and Melanie.  Adored Poppa of Amelia, Libby, Tobyn, Tyler, and Morgan.  Respected father in law and friend of Jamie, Petre, Matthew, Mike, Danielle, Ricco, Zehnya, and Sascha.  Best mate to Natalie, and Eddie.  Your long courageous fight has finally come to an end.  God saw you were getting tired and so He sent His angels to carry you home.  May you Rest in Peace dear one.  You will remain forever in our hearts. Messages to the the Day family P O Box 616, Ashburton 7740.  We owe an enormous debt of thanks and gratitude to Dr Penny Holdaway and the team of nurses who cared so lovingly and long for Richard.  A funeral Mass for Richard will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street,  Ashburton on Saturday December 3rd, commencing at 2.00pm  , followed by interment at the Seafield  Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton .  Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church on Friday evening at 5.30pm.

GREWAR Colleen Dawn (Coll), on November 27, 2022

passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Much loved and cherished wife of Merv.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Teresa and Wayne Eden, Maree and John Schimanski.  Loved Nana of Rodney, and Lynise and TeRangi Kireka, and great-Nana of Fletcher, and Adelaide; and Eden, and Bowen.  Messages to the Grewar family P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  A private cremation will be held.

GREWAR Colleen Dawn (Coll), on November 27, 2022

passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Much loved and cherished wife of Merv.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Teresa and Wayne Eden, Maree and John Schimanski.  Loved Nana of Rodney, and Lynise and TeRangi Kireka, and great-Nana of Fletcher, and Adelaide; and Eden, and Bowen.  Messages to the Grewar family P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  A private cremation will be held.

GREEN Lena Maud, on November 22, 2022

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Ashburton, on November 22, 2022, in her 100th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Robyn, Rodney and Sue, Rosalie and Jim Preece, Warren and Yvette, and Gillian and Athol Forrest.  Dearly loved Nana Lena to her 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Green Family, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Radius Millstream Ashburton for the loving care provided over the last two months. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/lmgreen2211. A funeral service for Lena will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton Monday November 28, commencing at 2pm.

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ANDREW Janice Noeline (Jan), on November 19, 2022

passed away peacefully with her family, at Ashburton Hospital.  Dearly loved wife of the late Carl Andrew and much loved mother, mother-in-law and step-mother of Linda and John Kirby, Greg and Debbie Mably, Dennis and Leanne Mably, Mandy and Lawrence Gordon, Michael Mably, Tina and Paul Swaney, Jacqui and John Carter, Peter and Shirley Andrew, and the late Mark Andrew.  Dearly loved nana and great-nana.  Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare and Ashburton Hospital for their care of Jan.  Messages to the Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Jan’s request a private cremation has been held.  A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at the Ashburton RSA on Saturday 26 November at 1.30pm.

ALKEMADE Theodorus Jeoren (Ted), on November 17, 2022

Peacefully in his apartment at Radius Millstream on November 17th  2022,  Aged 94.  Dearly loved husband of the late Jeanette & loved father & father and father in law of Terry (Perth) and Phillip & Debbie (Melbourne). Loved Grandad of Simon & Alix. Thankyou to the Tinwald Medical Centre, East Street, Pharmacy  and the staff at Millstream who have lovingly cared for Ted.  Messages to The Alkemade Family c/o 92 Walker Street, Ashburton 7700. At Teds request a private cremation has been held. A service to inter both Ted’s & Jeanette’s ashes will be held at a later date.

THOMAS Shirley Anne (nee Dennison), On November 15, 2022

passed away peacefully with her family, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 77years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, and much loved mother and mother in law of Alison and Stuart Inwood, Nigel, and Sharon and Andy Stewart.  Cherished Grandma of Sarah, Justin, and Kate; Brooke, Maddie, Neve, and Mackenzie; and Charlie.   Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank and Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust for their care of Shirley.  Donations to the Laura Fergusson Brain Trust would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/sathomas1511.  Messages to the Thomas family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at St Andrews’s Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street, Rakaia on Wednesday November 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.