Funeral Notices

McKAY June, on 11th July 2020

At Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Much loved wife of Ian, and cherished mother and mother in law of Nathan and Nikki, Belinda and James, Victoria and Jamie.  Loved Grandmum to Ruby; Quinn, and Leo; Scarlett, and Lilly.  Much loved daughter of the late Alex and Ivy Clark, and loved sister of Alan, and Denise.  Loved daughter in law of the late Colin and Mary McKay, a loved sister in law and much loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews.   Messages to the McKay family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East &  Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 16, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

GROUT Keith Stephen (Santa); 22.4.1956 – 11.7.2020

Loved son of Percy Grout (Tasmania ), Margaret Matthews (deceased) Timaru.  Brother of Julie Barker, Mike Grout, Alison Silke and Jimmy Barry.   Much loved uncle of Gemma MacDonald , Nathan Lange , Kirsten Richardt , Victoria Shrimpton , Vincent Barker , Keeley Barker , the late Curtis Barker, Aaron Grout , Jeremy Grout and Debi Grout. Rest In Peace, sadly missed.  Messages to the Grout Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service for Keith will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday 20 July, commencing at 1.30pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BRADLEY Brian Patrick, 13 July 2020

Peacefully at his home, after a courageous battle, aged 67 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret.  Loving father and father-in-law of Kieran and Melissa, Nikki and Ross, adored Grandad of Jethro and Lincoln. Loved son of the late Glenis and Terance, loved son-in-law of Esmè, and the late Keith Smith.  Loved uncle of Richard, and Philip.  A service to celebrate Brian’s life is to be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Saturday 18 July, commencing at 11am followed by private cremation.  In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance and The Cancer Society would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service.   Messages to The Bradley Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

McINTOSH Hope Mary, on 13 July 2020

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Terrace View, Ashburton, in her 91st year.  Loved wife of the late Mac, much loved mother and mother-in-law of David (Australia), Ian and Vickie and loved grandmother of Jack.  Loved sister of Jack, Harold, and Ida (all deceased).  Much loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to the McIntosh Family C/- PO Box 98, Methven 7745.  Following a private cremation, friends and family are warmly invited to the RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday 17 July, commencing at 12 midday, to share the wonderful memories of Hope’s life.

BUTT, Leonard George (Len) Sunrise 24/9/1925 – Sunset 12/07/2020

At Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Merle, loved husband of the late Jean. Loving father and father-in-law of Marjorie & Ivan, Kate and the late Brian, Terry and Jean.   Grandfather of Camille and Tony, Dale, Emma and Hayden.  Great grandfather of Mia and Cassie.   Respected friend of Robyn Mathews and Heather Ford. Messages to the Butt family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service to celebrate Len’s life to be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday 16th July, commencing at 10 am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CAMPBELL Hester Glenys (Glenys), on July 11, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved wife of the Late Ron.  Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Tommy Arnold (Hari Hari), Di and Gerard Hanson (Sydney), John and Jo (Dromore), Andy and Jacqui (Hari Hari), Robyn Campbell and Murray Fennel (Tasmania), and dearly loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to The Campbell Family, c/- 21a Cox Street, Ashburton.  According to Glenys’ wishes a private service has been held.

HAYDEN, Paul John (Crusher), on July 7, 2020

At Ashburton.  At peace after a stoic battle with cancer.  Aged 54 years.  Dearly loved husband of Janine and Dad of William.  Much loved brother of Kiri, and Simon. Messages to the Hayden Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Paul has been held.

BOTHA Christoffel Jacobus (Chris) on July 2, 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Much loved husband of Freda.  Loved father and father-in-law of Jenny and Sean, Chris and Yvonne, Dean and Tersia, Rene and Leonard, and treasured Opa of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Botha Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate and remember Chris’ life was held at our Chapel, cnr East/Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday 4 July, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

RUSHTON, Elaine Margaret, 28.12.1930-1.7.2020

Passed away peacefully at  Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Arnold, much loved mother and mother in-law of Marie and the late John, Pauline and the late Peter, Michael and Margaret, and Gerard and Claire. Treasured Nana of Daniel, Mark(dec),  Bridget and Ian, Katrina and Andrew, Rebecca (dec), Josh, Hannah, James and Livvie, Terry and Candace, Corey and Max, Josh and Courtenay. A very proud Great Nana of George, Hugo, Maggie, Johnny, Ruby, and Fletcher.

Messages to the Rushton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank Resthome and Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Elaine. In lieu of flowers donations to the St Vincent de Paul would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass celebrating Elaine’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy St, Ashburton  on Wednesday 8 July, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.  A Recitation of the Rosary will be held for Elaine on Tuesday 7 July commencing at 7.00pm at the Church.

WHITE, Olive Louisa (nee McDowell) on 4th July 2020.

At Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton, aged 97 years.  Loved wife of the Late Cyril.  Dearly loved mother of Denise and John, Karen and Ken.  Much loved Nana of Emma, Tahnee, and Alex.  Great-nana of Millie, Thomas, Harper, and Maya.  Thank you to the staff at Rosebank, and Cameron Courts for their care of Olive.  Messages to The White Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Olive’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday 10 July commencing at 11am, followed by private interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.