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ROGERS Mary, on August 27, 2022

at Rosebank Lifecare, surrounded by her family, aged 83 years.  Loved Mum and mother in law of Vivienne and Robbie, Wayne and Sharleen, Brent and Heather, Alistair and Toni, Sharon, Nicola and Dean. Nana, Nan and Chook Nana  to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friend of Colin.  Messages to the Rogers family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the Ashburton Home help carers and Rosebank for their care of Mary. A private service will be held at Mary’s request.

WILSON Maurice Thomas Dexter, on August 25, 2022

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 58 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Roger and Debbie, Kevin and Carolyn, and Kay.  Loved Grandad of Eilish.  A special friend of the late Jamie, Shane, Lisa and Jayme, Marc and Sam. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank and Dr Wootton for their dedicated care of Maurice.  Messages to the Wilson family c/- Radius Millstream 20 Hanrahan Street, Ashburton 7700.  A private family service has been held to celebrate Maurice’s life.  Family and friends are invited to attend a reception at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, from 3.00pm on Friday September 2nd. Entry via the Reception Entrance, Racecource Road.

SHADBOLT Shirley Maragret, on August 23, 2022

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ted.  Loved mother of Brent.  Loved sister of Lois, Selwyn, Ila, and William.  Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Shadbolt family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial Service for Shirley will be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald, on Friday August 26, commencing at 2.00pm.

CESSFORD Margaret Ailsa, on August 21, 2022

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, in her 96th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Lawrie. Much loved Mum of Barbara, Viv and All ister, Ade and Ian, and Lynne and Mike.  Adored Grandma Marg of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Cessford family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Margaret’s request a private cremation has been held.

CROMIE Ross Donald, on August 21, 2022

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 66 years.  Dearly loved partner of Liz.  Loved son of Audrey and the late Don.  Loved father and father in law of Bradley and Christine, Jayden, Rhys and Brandi, Makayla and Mark, Stacie and DJ, Michelle and Nathan.  Loved brother and brother in law of Roberta and Russell, Max, Brent and Janine, and the late Adrienne.  Treasured Grandad to Ashton, and William; Lucas, Lexi, and Maddox; Lilly, Blake, and the late Jace.  Poppa Ross to Ashton, Jax, Xander, and Nico.  A special friend of Grant and Andrea. Ross fought a courageous battle while still having a laugh to the very end.  Special thanks goes to the Mid-Canterbury District nurses for their care of Ross.  Messages to the Cromie family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Ross’ life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Saturday August 27, commencing at 12.30pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery, and returning to the Hotel Ashburton to continue celebrating his life as Ross wished.

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MURISON Lorraine Doris, on August 20, 2022

at Princes Court, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Dave. Dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Janine & Marty, John, Tracy & Jamie and Andrea & Deane. Adored Grandma of Hayden & Hayley and Kayla & Vinnie; Amanda & Zach, Melissa & Cody, James & Danielle and Ella; Simon & Amanda, Libby, Josh, Kees and Ben; Josh, Sam, Matthew, Faith, Max, Molly, Charlie and Harry. Cherished great-Grandma of Flynn & Ollie and Cooper; Sienna & Evie; Eliza, Mackenzie & Zara; Paige and Brody. Messages to Murison family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Princes Court Heritage Lifecare and Dr Wootton for their support and understanding and the beautiful care they took of Mum over the last 3 and half years. Thank you also to Ann for all the love and friendship you gave Mum over the years right up to her last day. “Now at peace” A service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Friday 26, commencing at 11am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HORE Gary Martin, on August 18, 2022

Sadly passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 18, 2022, at Ashburton aged 57 years. Much loved son of Yvonne and the late Martin Hore. Much loved brother of Carol, Debbie and Tony and brother-in-law of Craig and Sonya. Much loved father of Jennifer Yvonne, and very much loved grandad to Elijah and Asher. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John would be much appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/gmhore1808. Messages to the Hore family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Gary will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 23, commencing at 3.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CHURCH Donald George, on August 18, 2022

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of Robyn.  Much loved father and father in law of Jan and James, Warwick and Serap, Chris and Kelsey.  Much loved Poppa of Zach, Jai, and Tilly; Sienna, and Scarlett; Ava, and Zoe.  No flowers by request, but please donate to your favourite charity in memory of Donald.   Messages to the Church family P O Box 23, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday August 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HEAL David Walter, on August 15, 2022

at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully into heaven aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Jan.  Much loved Dad of Daryl and Toni, Melvin and Janine, and Sonia.  Much loved and adored Grandad of Sam, Isaac, Iris, Esther, Ryan, and Taylor.  Thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway for her care and support. Messages to the Heal family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 23, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WHINHAM Jarred Anthony, on August 13, 2022

Suddenly, out walking his dog Leroy, at Cheviot, aged 49 years.  Cherished son of Lyn and the late Tony.  Dearly loved brother of Rachelle and Colin, and Sarah, and loved uncle of Rosie, Tane, and Niko.  ‘A life filled of wonderful adventures’.  Messages to the Whinham family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jarred’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday August 19, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.