Funeral Notices

EDE, Maurice Edgar, on February 29, 2020

at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Much loved and devoted husband of Beverley for 59 years.  Loved father and father in law of Nigel and Sharron, Shona and John Schofield, and Deborah and Craig Halliday.  Dearly loved Grandad of Amanda and Fraser Pichon, Michael Ede, Kelly and Brad Olsen, Matthew and Christeena Schofield, Jessica Halliday, Logan and Laura Halliday, and loved  great Pop to Scarlett Olsen, Bella Ede, the Jack Pichon, Emily Pichon, and Connor Halliday. Messages to the Ede family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private cremation has been held.

TRAINOR, Alfred Roydon: (Alfie) February 26, 2020

14.1.1932 – 26.2.2020

Dad of Steven, Karen, Darryl, and Ian. Grandfather and great grandfather to his grandchildren. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Ronnie and Mavis, the late Valerie Twining, Beverley and the late Clifford Reid, Wyvern (Sandy), Newall and Evelyn, Denise and Stan Wybrow, the late Wilma and Michael Grant, Ava-Joy and Trevor Dougherty. Messages to the Trainor family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Alfie’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday February 29, commencing at 10.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

THOMSON, Gillian Elizabeth: (nee Pearce) February 25, 2020

On February 25, 2020 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Brendon and Jo and Tracey and Mike. Loved Nan of Scott, and Gran of Chris, Samantha, and Timothy and very close friend of Blair. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Russell, and Margaret, Rodney and Dawn and twin sister of the late Marilyn. A loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to C/- Tracey Thomson, R D 2, Ashburton 7772. Special thankyou to all who were involved with caring for Gilian over the past two years. A service to celebrate Gilian’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday 2nd March,          commencing at 10.30am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New lawn cemetery.

PROCTOR, Laken Mark Christopher: February 14, 2020

Unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, on February 14, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Aged 25 years. Deeply loved fiancé of Jessica Ryan. Loving Dad to Liam and Charlotte. Much loved son of Mark Boswell and Jo Proctor. Dearly loved of grandson of Dan and Joy Cavill and Caroline and the late Robert Boswell.  Loved and adored big brother of Taylah and Maddie. Cherished nephew and uncle to Sophia, Hunter and Ivy and a friend to many.

“You will be missed so dearly our fighter,                                                                                                          always in our hearts forever 25”  

Messages to Jess and Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request. Donations to the North Canterbury Dirt Riders Club would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Laken’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday February 20, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BLAIR, William Lewis: (Bill) February 20, 2020

on February 20, 2020 at Terrace View Retirement Village, AshburtonPassed away peacefully with his family by his side, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Mabel Estelle.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Lewis and Sue, Averial and Ray, the late Brenda, Bruce and Oyuna, Philip and Sherril, Owen and Cheryl and the late Kevin.  Very special Dad of Rhonda, and Tina.  Much loved grandfather and Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Blair family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to Terrace View Rest Home and all the staff, and Dr Penny Holdaway.  Your support has been greatly  appreciated.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.   A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 28, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Cremation.

TITHERIDGE, Elva Janette: February 17, 2020

On 17 February 2020 at Ashburton, aged 92 years. The dearly loved wife of the late Albert Noel Titheridge.  Cherished mother and mother-in-law of David and Jae-Eun, John and Odette, Jane and Brian Franks, and Paul and Kara. Much Loved Nana of Fiona and Sarah, Troy, Courtney, Tara-Mae and Tane. Arohanui. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Fay Dellow and Noel, and Doris and the late Ross Titheridge.

“A dear soul whose heart and humanity will remain with us, long after her passing.”

Her family acknowledge Elva was blessed to have the care and compassion of the lovely staff of Tuarangi Home in her final years. Messages to the Titheridge Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Elva’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Saturday February 22, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation.

WALLS, Alma Mae: (nee Todd) January 11, 2020

Died peacefully on February 11, 2020 at Cashmere View Home, Christchurch. Aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Julie (Te Anau), Trudy Eaden (Christchurch), and Gregory. Loved grandmother of Emma Paulin and fiancée Chris Thomson (Christchurch), Chris Eaden and fiancée Melissa Beach (Christchurch) and loved great grandmother of Laura Thomson (Christchurch). Loved sister of the late Jack, Archie, Raymond, and Les Todd.

“You’ll be forever in our hearts”

Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Barrington Wing, Cashmere View Home for their care of Alma. Messages to the Walls family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Alma’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 18, commencing at 11.00 am. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Flowers most welcome.

“A long life well lived”

NEWTON, Florence June: (June) February 11, 2020

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Surrounded by her loving family. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy. Cherished mother and mother in law of Dianne Newton and Angela and Maurice Soal and adored Nana of Mark, Emily and Peter, the late Samuel, and Laura and Brett; Kate and Steve, and Emma and Ken. Treasured great Nana of Savana, and Ruby; and Jordan.

“In God’s Care”

Messages to the Newton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Radio Rhema would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream and Dr Wootton for their loving care of June. A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Monday February 17, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private family interment.

HOPWOOD, Elizabeth Joy: (Joy) (nee Sloper) February 9, 2020

At Ashburton Hospital, in her 81st year. Dearly loved soul mate of Don for 62 years. Loved and cherished Mum and mother in law of Nicole and Pete, Adrian and Wendy, and Simone. Loved ‘Jossie’ of Joel and Petra, Sheridan, and Eli and Nadja; Stacey and Bailey, and Jarod. Messages to the Hopwood family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thankyou to the nursing staff at AAU and Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Joy, and her family. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday February 14, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

PAGE, David Albert: February 6, 2020

Passed away peacefully at home, Ashburton, after a short illness. Beloved brother and brother in law of Minnie and Kevin (Timaru), Emily and Danny (Woodend), Jimmy and Karen (Winchester), the late Arthur, George and Sandra (Arrowtown), Henry and Fay (Hororata) and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Dear friend and companion of Barbara and family. Messages to the Page family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Salvation Army would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 11, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.