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ANDREWS Dorothy Ann(Dot), on November 2nd, 2022

passed away peacefully after a short sudden and unexpected illness, in Ashburton Hospital, aged 73 years.  Dearly loved wife (“One”) of Norman.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Darren and Shelli Andrews (Indianapolis, USA), Tania and Zane Wyatt (Hari Hari), and Carla and Eugene Davis (Culverden).  Treasured Nana of Gus and Monty; Zara, Jayden and Alex, Rueben, Lellani, Tsehai and Jahvanah. Much loved sister and sister in law of Preston and Glenis Shaw, Carolyn and the late John Mills, the late Warren Shaw, Marg and Less Singer, Dave and the late Brenda Condon, Nelson and the late Jan Cook and the late Cathy and Cliff Guy (both deceased). A dearly loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Very special friend of Kate, and the late Michael Scott and their family.  Messages to the Andrews family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the St John South Westland would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/daandrews0211, or to the Ashburton Cancer Society at http://bit.ly/daandrews021122.  A Memorial service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday November 8, commencing at 1.00pm.

BEAMS Colleen Lillian, on October 28, 2022

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved wife of Stan for 63 years.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Tom and Vanessa, Sharon and John Chambers (Darfield), the late Ruth and the late Alison.  Treasured Grandma of Johnathon and Lena, Kenneth, Kirsten and Travis, and Joshua; Jamie, Stuart and Cindy, Graham and Nikita, and Melanie and Ben.  Loved great-Grandma of Sophia, Thomas, and Hunter; Skyla, Izabella, Blair and Giulia.  Messages to the Beams family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to remember Colleen will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday November 1st, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MOODIE Peter, on October 25, 2022

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Lois.  Much loved father of John, and Sharron.  Loved father in law of the late Herbie, and Tina, and Trish. Treasured Grandad of Kirsty, Alicia, Zak, the late Dylan, and Kylie; Tia, and Shama, and a much loved great-Grandad.  Messages to the Moodie family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Methven Golf Club, Hobbs Road, on Tuesday November 1st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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McCLIMONT Leonard John Irvine (Len), on October 23, 2022

(formerly of Mount Somers). 31-10-1937 – 23-10-2022, in Ashburton. Much loved and loving husband of the late Rowan for 57 years, 3 days after Rowan’s passing. Loved father and father in law of Robin and Lynette, John and Anne, Karen and Mike and loved Grandad of Renee; Max, and Jesse. Dearly loved son of the late Jim and Irvine. In Memory of Leonard, donations to Ashburton St John may be made online at http://bit.ly/ljimcclimont2310   Messages to the McClimont family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A combined service to celebrate Rowan’s and Leonard’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 27, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery at 2.00pm. All welcome.

BOOTH Ray Ellen, on October 22, 2022

peacefully passed away at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Doug. Loved mother of John and Gaye, Eric and Joanne, and Heather Riddle. Loved nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for the care and kindness given to Ray. Messages to the Booth family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ray will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 27, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

KARL Jarrod Daniel, on October 15, 2022

Taken from us too soon, on October 15, 2022, age 23 years.  Much loved son of Mike and Wendy.  Dearly loved brother of Emma. Will be sadly missed by all his ‘best mates’.  Messages to the Karl family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service to celebrate Jarrod’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets. Ashburton on Wednesday October 26, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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McCLIMONT Rowan Ream, on October 20, 2022

(Maitland) (formerly of Geraldine). 18-07-1944 – 20-10-2022, in Ashburton (due to a heart condition). Much loved and loving wife of Leonard (Mount Somers) for 57 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Robin and Lynette, John and Anne, Karen and Mike and loved Nana of Renee; Max, and Jesse. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jim and Win (Geraldine). Loved sister and sister in law of the late Alan, and Pam Maitland (Christchurch); the late Ian and Dorothy Maitland; and Sivo (Sydney). Loved daughter in law of the late Jim and Irvine McClimont (Ashburton Gorge). Step daughter of the late Bert Lord. Loved Aunt of Lynda, Grant, Nicola, and Steven and Deanne, Andrew, Gina, the late Alexander, and Geraldine. In Memory of Rowan, donations to Ashburton St John may be made online at http://bit.ly/rrmcclimont2010   Messages to the McClimont family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Rowan’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 27, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery at 2.00pm. All welcome.

WATSON Elizabeth Jean (Betty), on October 16, 2022

at Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Stewart. With deep sadness Ainsley; Rolene, Mark, Ciaran, Loreece and Oakley, Ursula, Therese and Kieran; Chris, Amanda, Harry, Annalise and Aliyah, and George; Kerry, Hamish and the late Lachlan, share the peaceful death of our loved mother, cherished mother in law, devoted Nan-nan, grand-Nan-nan and best friend, seven days short of her 87th birthday. The family request no flowers but donations to the Canterbury Neonatal Trust Fund would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/ejwatson1610. Messages to the Watson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Tuesday October 25, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DRUMMOND Deborah Anne (Debbie)(nee Ogilvie), on October 13, 2022

16/06/1964 – 13/10/2022. Much loved wife of Tony. Mum to Dana and partner Pids, Logan and partner Daneka, and Troy and partner Sara. Adored Granny of Jimmy. Loved sister of Chrissie and husband John. Youngest daughter of the late Alan & Wyn Ogilvie, formally Hokitika/Cobden. Loved auntie to all her nieces and nephews. Loved daughter in law of George & Rona Drummond. Messages to the Drummond family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton SPCA would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/dadrummond1310, and Make A Wish Foundation at http://bit.ly/dadrummond131022. At Debbie’s request, please wear something blue. A Celebration of Debbie’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday October 18, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton crematorium.

 

DUNN Mona Winifred (Nicky), on October 8, 2022

passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Loved wife of the late Thomas Dunn (Scotland).  Cherished daughter of the late James and Evelyn Nicolson and a much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.  “Will be sadly missed” Messages to c/- Karen Ward. P O Box 44 Omarama. On Nicky’s ‘strict instructions’  a private cremation has been held.