Funeral Notices

CORBETT, Patricia Mary (Trish) (nee Connell)

Sadly taken from us, with family by her side, after a courageous battle. Aged 71. “Told you I’d make it to 70” she said. Daughter and daughter-in-law of the late Molly Sparrow (Connell nee Davis) and Kath and the late Jim Corbett. Dearly loved wife of the late Dennis Corbett (died 1996) at Lismore and special friend of the late Grant Barrett (died 2010) at Ashburton. Adored and supportive mother and mother-in-law of Sam and Jenn Corbett (Ashburton) and Tessa and Wayne McIntosh (Ashburton). Passionate, fun Granny of Elsie Corbett, her bright ray of sunshine, and Jack and Kate McIntosh. Adopted Granny Trish of Maddi Muir (Ashburton) and Sam and Will Barrett (Auckland). Loved and admired by James and Ness Barrett (Auckland). Family friend of Trish and the late Guyan Campbell. Loved younger sister and sister in law of Kevin and Sandra Connell (Auckland) and Andi Maitland (Christchurch). Good friend and sister in law of Tui and the late Rajni Patel (Christchurch) Anne Walker (Christchurch) and Tony and Claire Corbett. Dearest Aunty Trish of Aaron and Heidi Connell and children Ella and Jake (Brisbane), Dale and Craig and their daughter Rosa (Auckland), Abbey Corbett and Florian and their daughter Natalie (Christchurch), Jared Corbett and Nathan (Auckland), Chelsea Corbett (Christchurch), Leanne Maitland and Richard and their daughter Maddy (Christchurch), Jane and Gareth Davies (Australia) and their family, Aston, twins Tanner and Bayer and beautiful Coco, and Elisha Walker and Lauren (Napier). So proud of you all. Messages to the Corbett Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated in lieu of flowers as this has been a big part of her life as a volunteer. Thank you Annie, Mandy and Sharon for your love and support over the past four years and sharing my highs and lows. Thank you to Ashburton Hospice for the frequent contact and the beautiful massages…. Rebecca Perkins you are a tonic. Thank you also to staff of AAU and Ward One, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Trish. Family and friends are cordially invited to join in a relaxed fun celebration for Trish at Trotts Gardens, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Thursday July 30, commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

“Be the rainbow in my cloud” please wear colour.

Copland Raewyn Margaret (Rae) (née Civil) on Friday 24th July 2020.

Died peacefully at Christchurch aged 78yrs.  Loving wife of the late Noel and Mother and Mother-in-law of Lisa and Rob Ward.  Loved Nana of Michael, Andrew, Kate and adored Great-Nana of Jackson and Ollie. Messages to the Copland Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Rae’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday 30 July commencing at 2pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WEAR Bruce on Thursday 23 July 2020

Passed away at home peacefully, in his 84th year.  Loved husband and best mate of Winsome, much loved Dad of Mark, and Joanne (Brisbane) and Father-in-Law of Jackie, and Grant.  He will be very fondly remembered by his grand Children Dylan, Ash, Lauren, Niall and great Granddad Bruce of Oliver and Henry. Messages to be sent to 141B Kermode Street, Ashburton 7700. In lieu of flowers donations to the Westpac Helicopter Service would be much appreciated. A memorial service will be held at Our Chapel on the corner of East and Cox Streets in Ashburton on Tuesday 28 July 2020 at 1.30 pm.

GREEN Dr Henry on July 22, 2020.

At Radius Millstream Ashburton, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved husband of Joy.  Loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Craig, Rachel and Prem, Simon and Nicola, Martin and Brenda.  Much loved Grandad of Luke and Rohan, Omar and Imran, Mikayla and Petra, Dylan and Emma.  Messages to the Green Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service for Henry will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday 14 August commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

COLLINS Marjorie Joan: 22.11.32 – 21.7.20

Peacefully at Methven House, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved wife of Robert (Bob), loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Elizabeth, Wayne and Joy, and Alan.  Loved Gran of Stuart, and Philip (Australia), and Nan-nan of Christopher, and Amanda, and her 10 Great grandchildren.  Special thanks to the staff at Methven House for the care and support of Marjorie over the past months.  Messages to the Collins Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Marjorie’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Chapman Street, Methven, on Friday July 24 commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BUTLER David Allan (Dave) on 19 July 2020.

Passed away at his home in Mayfield.  Father of Aran.  Pop of Mikayla, Brock, Sophia, and great Pop of Ayla.  Stepfather to his 3 stepchildren, and Step Pop to 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  Dearly loved and will be sadly missed.  Messages to the Butler Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Dave will be held.

HOLDAWAY, John Graham, on 9th July 2020.

At Radius Millstream Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Loved husband of Natalie for 66 years.  Loving father and father-in-law of Chris and Christine, Kathryn and Kevin Moseley, Michael and Rachel, Ian and Linda.  Loved Granpa of John, Thomas, and Stephen; Nicola, and Julia; Jacob, and Cushla; Libby, and Anna, and 6 great grandchildren.  Messages to The Holdaway Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday July 14, commencing at 1.30pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

McBRIDE Irene Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Heseltine); On July 20, 2020. 

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, in her 91st year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Percy Stewart and the late Bruce McBride.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie, Stewart, Liz and Paul Wylie, and loved Gran of Kirsty; Danielle, Stephen, Ty and loved Great gran of Maddox, and Maverick; Liam, and Xanthe, and Rose.  Messages to the McBride Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Betty.  A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Thursday 23rd July commencing at 11am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BODY, Shirley Elizabeth (nee Barr): 29.9.30 – 18.7.20. 

Peacefully at Methven in the loving care of the wonderful staff at Methven House, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved wife of Clem (dec).  Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Bill and Berta Barr.  Sister and sister-in-law of Audrey (dec), Bernie and June (dec), Juliet and Lindsay. Much loved mum of Elizabeth and Roger, Marion and Roger, Alister and Janine.  Dearly loved Grandma and Great grandma of Debra, Ben, and Ruby; David, Karin, Holly, James, and Patrick;  Laura, Hayden, and Max; Katie, Simon, Emma, and Hazel;  Simon, Alexandra, Charlotte, and Emily; Markus, and Olie.  Messages to the Body Family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Shirley’s life will be celebrated on Friday 24 July at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

THOMSON Alexander William (Alex), on July 16th 2020.

(Late 1 Bn K.O.S.B), Born Eyemouth, Scotland.  Passed away  at Ashburton, aged 92 years.  Loved husband of the late Daphne, and loved father and father in law of Malcolm and Louise (Melbourne), and Ian and Felicity (Sydney).  Much loved grandfather of Patrick and Jennifer (Melbourne) and Letitia (nee Thomson) and Logan Smart: Fergus and Pollyanna (Sydney), and best friend of Rosemarie and Greg Trudgeon.  Messages to the Thomson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Funeral service for Alex will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday 21st July, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.