Surrounded by his family, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Barbara.  Much loved father of the late Donna-Marie, and Justin and Emma.  Treasured Grandad of Georgia and Dan, Anastasia, Sienna, and Sawyer, and great-Grandad to Jonty.  Messages to the Skilling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday December 14, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on Mike’s notice for the link.

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In loving memory of Christopher John Allen, aged 62, who passed away on Monday 9^th of December 2024. Chris was a loving husband to Anne-Marie, devoted father to Jonathan & Natalie and partners Gina & Ashley, treasured son of the late John & Joyce Allen (Tirau) and son-in-law to the late Frank & Margaret McAtamney (Woodbury), beloved brother and brother-in-law to Tony & Lyn Allen, Robyn & Lindsay Ryan, Mike & the late Marie Botica, Steve & Jo McAtamney and Lizzie McAtamney, fun loving uncle to all his nieces & nephews and dear friend to many. His generosity, warmth and infectious sense of humour will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Messages to the Allen family: PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Saturday December 14^th commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away on December 9, 2024, aged 70 years.  Youngest son of the late Betty and Doug Evans. Dearly loved Dad of Lance, Odette, Nicola, and Ryan, and loved Grandad of his 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Messages to the Evans family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service will be held.

Aged 93 years in Ashburton. Much loved and loving husband of Norma for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Helen Whelan, Lynette and Robin McClimont, Joanne Cameron and Dale Oman, and very proud Grandad of Joshua; Renee; Kamal, Grace and Daniel. Very sadly missed and now at rest. Your memory lives on in our hearts. Dearly loved son of the late Robert and Alma Cameron (nee Watson). Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late John, and Bev Cameron (Ashburton) and Denis and Joy Cameron (Christchurch). Loved brother-in-law of Bev and the late Art Asbury (Brisbane). Uncle of Toni, Bruce and David; Alistair, Ross and Fiona; Vincent and Dianne. In memory of Brian, please donate to Ashburton St John. Messages to the Cameron family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 or at www.legacy.com. A Memorial Service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday 10th December 2024, commencing at 2pm.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. Treasured mother of Susan, and Alastair. Adored aunty of all her nieces and nephews, and adopted aunty Olive of Alex, Yuliya, Iliya, and Nellya . Loved sister of the late Vera, and George. Loved sister-in-law of Elma. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to Olive’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Olive’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday, December 6, 2024, commencing at 11am.

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View on December 2^nd, 2024.  Dearly loved daughter of the late Arthur (Jim) and Mary Sampson.  Loved sister of Jimmy, the late John, Dawn, Brian, Bruce, Marion, Marleen, and partners.  Loved by her nieces and nephews. Messages to Helen’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View ,for their loving care of Helen.  In keeping with Helen’s wishes a private cremation

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, with her family by her side on Saturday November 23, 2024, aged 82 years.  A dearly loved wife of her late husband David.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Peter and Tracy, Deborah and David, Catherine and Greg, Angela and Phil, and Campbell.  A very special grandmother of Kane, Elliot and Lydia; Laura, Anna and Hamish; Rachel; and Austin and Heath.  A sincere thank you for the amazing care and compassion shown to Jean during her time at Radius Millstream.  Messages to the McRae family, 90 Scarness Road, RD 12, Rakaia 7782.  At Jean’s request a private service was held at Our Lady of the Snow, Catholic Church., Methven.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years.  Loved partner of the late John Warwood.  Dearly loved Mum of Stew and Roz, Graeme, Joan and Andy, Sally-Anne, and Elle and Stu.  Treasured Nan of Nic, Stacey, Lauren, Brearna, Trent, Emma, and Charlotte, and a loved great-Nan to her 7 great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Mills family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Helen. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 5, commencing at 2.00pm.Followed by a family interment at the Otautau Cemetery on Saturday December 7, at 11.00am.

At Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Grant Faulkner, Paula and Mehmet Kasif, and Tony O’Reilly. Loved Nana of Elizabeth & Thomas; and Liam, Ayse and Patrick. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Marie and Derek Smitheram (both deceased), Bernadette (deceased) and Kevin Harkness, Anne and Donald Hooper, Mary and Doug Hood (deceased), Ngaire and Mike Frewen (both deceased), Peter and Karen O’Reilly, Maurice and Bev O’Reilly, and Danny and Helen O’Reilly. Much loved by all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to Veronica O’Reilly’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass celebrating  Veronica’s life  will held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Monday December 2^nd, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.  Recitation of the Rosary will be on Sunday evening at 5.00pm at the Church.

29th May 1935- 27th November 2024, aged 89. Much loved wife, soulmate and best friend of Peter Watson. Loved mother and mother in-law of Grant and the late Sheryl, David and Philippa, Stephen and Karen, Simon and Kylie, Nigel and Barbara. Adored grandmother of her 9 grandchildren and great grandmother of her 12 great grandchildren. Messages to the Watson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Daphne’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday December 4^th, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.