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WHYTE Veronica Louise (Ronnie)(neeEvans), on November 15, 2022

peacefully in Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late John.  Loved mother and mother in law of Donald and Leigh, and Ann. Much loved Gran/Granny of Glen and MJ, Angela and Regan, Damian and Alison, Alicia and Tim, Monica and Laura, Nicole and Vaun, and Ethan and great-Gran/Granny of her 8 great-grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/vlwhyte1511.  Messages to the Whyte family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Ronnie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday November 22, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

FERGUSON Murray (Fergie), on November 13, 2022

passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, on November 13, 2022.  Loved son of the late Mildy and Bob Ferguson (formerly of Bushside), and brother of the late Ian, and Jackie.  Respected uncle of his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Ferguson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets. Ashburton on MONDAY November 21, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BALLANTYNE Johnathan Gibson, (John), on November 8, 2022

Passed away in his sleep, with his family by his side, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Glenys.  Much loved father and father in law of Trevor and Sylvia, Russell, Vanessa, and Colin, and a loved grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren.  Messages to the Ballantyne family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At John’s request a private cremation has been held.

WINCHESTER Edward Charles on November 4, 2022

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 45 years. Loving partner of Joanne. Much loved Dad of Georgia, Laura, and Ruben. Dearly loved son of Ron and Pam and brother of Miles, James, and the late Randall, loved uncle of his nephew. Messages to the Winchester family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Edward’s request a private family service has been held. A celebration of Edward’s life will be held at a later date.

LILLEY Ivan Stanley Gerald McRae (Doc), on November 6, 2022

13.6.1938-6.11.-2022.  Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Much loved partner of the late Isobel.  Loved stepfather and father in law of Anthea and the late Dick Workman, and Chris and Rose Smith.  Loved by all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.  Loved son of the late Ada and Stan Lilley.  Loved brother and brother in law of all his sisters and late brother.  Loved by all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Lilley family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Graveside service to celebrate Doc’s life will be held at the Mt Somer’s cemetery, Hoods, Road, on Thursday November 10, commencing at 2.30pm.

GREENAWAY Winifred Marjorie (Marj),on November 4, 2022

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry.  Most loving mother and mother in law of the late Graham and Ella, Russell, Sheryl and Grant Watson, and Kevin and Lisa.  Loved Grandma of Cole and Angelica, Marge, Olivia, Gloria, Jessica, Mayleen, and the late Vanessa; Kimble and Matt, and Dean and Alex.  Special great-Grandma of Montell, Te Ātamai, Tāmina, Shyla, and Azasia. Most adored ‘GG’ of Connor, Ayla, Elsie , and Thea.  Messages to 24 Woodham Drive, Ashburton 7700.  Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their care of Marj.  ‘Now at Rest’.  Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society may be made online at http://bit.ly/wmgreenaway0411. A service to celebrate Marj’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday November 10, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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SCOTT Dorothy Jean (Jean), on November 3, 2022

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm. Loved mother and mother in law of Andrew, Val, and Myles and Marie and treasured Nana of Michelle and Rodney, and Thomas; Harry, and Maddie, and great-Nana to Skyla, and Van.  Messages to the Scott Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held in O  ur Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday November 9, commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WALKER Lloyd Orton, On November 30, 2022

13-07-1929   –   30-10-2022.  Passed peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Much loved husband of Jan (deceased). Loved father and father in law of John and Mel, Sandra and Murray. Loved step father (Poppa) of Barry, Raewyn (deceased), and Katrina. Loved grandfather to Jason and Kerri and step grandfather to Stacey, Kurt, Michelle, Jason, Sarah, Ryan and Heidi. Great grandfather to Hollie and Grace. Special adopted grandfather to Michaela, Sarah, Caleb and Aaron Staite. Lloyd will be missed by our family and his many friends. At Lloyd’s request a private service has been held. Lloyd is now at rest with Jan at the Ashburton New lawn Cemetery. Messages and condolences may be sent to the Walker family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.