Peacefully at Methven House, aged 100 years. Treasured wife of the late Duncan. Much loved Mother and Nanna Gordon of Glenda, Angela, Roses and their families. Doreen’s family would like to thank Methven House and the wider Methven community for their love and care of Doreen over the years. Messages to the Gordon family to PO Box 427 Ashburton, 7740. A service to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 1 Chapman street, Methven on Friday February 21 commencing at 1:30pm, followed by interment at Methven Cemetery.
Funeral Notices
McGEORGE Gavin Kenneth on February 14, 2025
Peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, in his 84th year. Elder son of Victor and May (both deceased). Treasured brother of Colin and the late Noelene Gardiner. Friend, uncle or cousin to many. Heartfelt thanks to Coldstream staff for their sympathetic professional care of Gavin. After a private cremation, Gavin’s ashes will be placed in the Rakaia cemetery in a private ceremony on a date to be determined.
CORBETT William Sherwood (Bill) – on February 13, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, on February 13, 2025, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of Patricia, and the late Pauline. Much loved father and father in law of John and Judy, Pamela and Dave, Lesley and Dean, and father to Ken and Sue Miles, Alastair and Donna Miles, and Hamish and Veronica Miles. Much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Messages to the Corbett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John Ambulance would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Radius Millstream for their compassionate care over the past 3 years. He will be deeply missed. A service for William will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Steet, Ashburton on Monday February 17, commencing at 2.00pm., followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
HEWITT Dianne – on February 12, 2025.
After a long battle with illness at Ashburton Hospital, aged 84 years, Loved wife and mate of Raymond. Beloved mother and mother in law of Terry and Wendy, Jennifer and Bill Wasley, and Robyn and Lance Mitchell (Australia). Dearly loved Gran of Sophie, Kaitlyn, Mathew, and Kate, and great-Gran of Ruby, Olivia, Chloe, Luca, and Darcy. Special thanks to the staff at Princes Court for their love and attention to Dianne, and to Ashburton Hospital for her final days. Messages to Dianne’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. In accordance with Dianne’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
RICHARDSON Kathleen Joan (Joan) – On February 6, 2025,
At Ashburton Hospital aged 84. Much loved wife of the late Keith. Loving and dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Jo and Clayton, Maryann and Ross. Doting and adored Gran of Kaitlin and Laura. Joans family would like to thank the staff in Ward One at Ashburton Hospital for their exceptional care of Joan. Messages to the Richardson family can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. According to Joans wishes a private cremation has been held.
JOHNSTON Robin Mary – On February 4, 2025,
Passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Loving wife and best friend of the late Eric. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Eric Johnston, Mary-Jean and Chris Hart, Leah-Ann and Douglas McTague, Debbie and Mark Shea, and Jayne and Shaun Flett. She was the heart of her family. Treasured grandmother of Shannon and Zoey, Brooke and Stephanie, Sarah and Jack, Symone and Shaun, Jesse and Chevylee, Lagan and Jarrad, Samuel and Sarah, Harmony, and Eric, and Shania and Aliyah .Doting great-grandmother of her “little Darlings” all who brought her endless joy. Admired daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunty, and dear friend. Robin will be remembered for her kindness, strength and boundless love. “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts. ”Messages to the family of the late Robin Johnston can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Dear Effie Charitable Trust would be greatly appreciated and can be made at https://deareffie.co.nz A private service for Robin has been held.
BAYNES Maureen Pamela (formally Bird), – on February 4, 2025
Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on February 4th 2025, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie Bird, and the late Allan Baynes. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue Letham, Rose and Greg Trudgeon, the late Christine Bird, and the late David Bird. Loved stepmother of Jeanette and Jack Harmer. Adored Nana of Nicholas, Andrew, and Cameron Letham and Emily; and Letitia and Logan Smart; and Kurt, Jon, and Brett Harmer. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Brian and Laraine Goddard, Jim and Sheila Goddard (Christchurch), and Kathy and Mike O’Malley (Waikanae). Cherished by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the family of Maureen Baynes PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Maureen will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday February 11th, commencing at 1:30pm followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
KAPPELLE Gerrit Simon (Gerry)-on February 2, 2025,
Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village. Adored husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father and father in law of Suzanne and Warren Harris (Ashburton), and John and Chris Kappelle (Havelock). Treasured Opa of Matthew, Andrew, Hannah, Robert, and Sarah. Loved by his seven great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Marijke (Australia). Messages to Gerry’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the caring staff at Terrace View. Flowers respectfully declined. A private Memorial service will be held in Rangiora.
BOTHA Freda Maud – on January 31, 2025
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Chris. Loved mother and mother in law of Jenny and Sean, Chris and Yvonne, Deon and Tersia, Rene and Leonard, and treasured Oma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Botha Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate and remember Freda’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East/Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 7, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
KINGSLAND Avis Maree, on February 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Avis on February 1, 2025, in her 84th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Ken for 60 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Lisa and Tony Clarke, Sandra and Kelvin Busbridge, and Kathryn Gray. Loved Nan of Daniel and Kirsten; Tobey, Gabrielle and Jorja; Sam, Ethan and Ruby. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Gwenda and Allan McKenzie, and Betty and the late Athol Wills. Thanks to Dr Diane Young and the staff at Radius Millstream for their care and support during the last weeks of her life. Messages to the Kingsland Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service to celebrate Avis’ life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday February 5, commencing at 11.00am.