With the deepest sadness we announce the passing of our dear Keith at the Ashburton Hospital, peacefully but unexpected. Keith reached the grand age of 96 and was the dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved father and father in law of Jane and Richard (UK), and Robert and Jane. He was an adored and much respected grandfather of Sam, Nic, Izzy, Harry and Ellen, and Katie. Keith was brought back to the farm before his final eternal rest with Betty. May Keith Rest In Peace, knowing he was so loved and now with his beloved. Back with Betty at last. Our absolute heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at Radius Millstream for caring for Keith and also Ward 1 at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the Grice family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service and celebration of Keith’s wonderful long life has been held. “See ya later Alligator”
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LINDORES John George (Jock), on June 23, 2022
peacefully with family, at Ashburton. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of June for 57 years. Loved father and father in law of Alison and Benny, Robert and Joanna, and Stuart and Sharyn. Special Grandad of George, Emily, and William; Samuel, and Ethan. Loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Dennis, the late Ella and Gordon, the late Elspeth, and Kit, the late James, and Jean and their extended families (all of Scotland). Messages to the Lindores family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/jglindores2306 . A service to celebrate Jock’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday June 27, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
TURNBULL Hilary June, on June 16, 2022
passed away peacefully on June 16 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 73 years, after a brave battle with cancer and dementia. Much loved wife of Greg, cherished mother and mother in law to Julie Anne and Mathew, Bradley and Alana, Norman and Angela. Adored Nana to Georgie, Lachie, Phoenix, Amber, Estella and Noah. Finally set free. We will miss you. Special thank you to all who cared for her in her final years. Messages to the Turnbull family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service for Hilary will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Thursday July 7, commencing at 2.00pm.
LYTTLE Dulcie Mona, on June 15, 2022
peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late Ivan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Warren (Squid) and Judy, Ron (Scone) and Maree, Murray (Mud) and Wendy, Cindy and Kevin Quinn, and Tracey Clemett. Treasured Gran of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Walter and Noeleen, Joyce and the late Ronald Thomas, and Beverley and Neil Owen. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Lyttle family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Radius Millstream for their love and care of Dulcie. A service to celebrate Dulcie’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Tuesday June 21, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
HARRISON Chris Rainsdon, on June 14, 2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with his family by his side, aged 73 years. Much loved Dad of Michael, Toni, and Mark. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation NZ, would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/crharrison1406 . Messages to the Harrison family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation for Chris has been held.
CARTWRIGHT Ian Jeffrey (pop), on June 13, 2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 75th year. Dearly loved partner of the late Lyn. Loved step Dad of Kay, and Michelle. Loving Pop to his grandchildren. Messages to 28 Allison Street, Ashburton 7700. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/ijcartwright1306 . A service for Pop will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 16, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
SHAW David Andrew, on June 12, 2022
passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, after a long illness, aged 61 years. Dearly loved son of the late Owen and Ngaio, brother and brother in law of Christine and Vince Carr and uncle of his nieces and nephews. Special friend of Janet, and Chris, and Guzz. ‘May he rest in peace’ Messages to the Shaw family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held.
KOLKMAN William Francis (Bill), on June 10, 2022
at Ashburton Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Much loved father and father in law of Suzanne and Graeme King, Richard, and Mary and Michael Andrew, and loved Pop of Callum, Alex, and Matt; and Olivia, and Emma. Messages to the Kolkman family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday June 15, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Rangiora Park Lawn Cemetery, cnr East Belt and Coldstream Road.
THOMAS Robert, on June 5, 2022
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 57 years. Much loved husband of Trudy. Loving dad of Leah, and Jolene. Loved by his extended family. Messages to the Robert Thomas family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held in the New Life Church, 58 Melcombe Street, Tinwald on Thursday June 9 commencing at 10.30am followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton
ABBOTT John Christopher Digby (Digby), on June 4, 2022
On June 4, 2022, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan (nee Woolley) and best mate of the late Sally Haugh. Much loved father and father in law of Linda Gribben, Nigel, Dawn and Rod McKimmie, Kathryn and Mark, and Christine. Adored grandad of Chris and Alice, Matthew and Lucy, Emma and Matt, and Michael; Mark and Amanda, Scott, and the late James; Jennifer, and Mackenzie; Eden and Rodrick and great grandad of Charlie, Sofia, Evelyn, Lucas, and Ezra. Messages to the Abbott family 1509 Maronan Valetta Road 1 RD, Ashburton 7771. At Digby’s request a private family service will be held.