Funeral Notices

GRAHAM, Campbell Learmonth, on June 29, 2020.

Passed away in his sleep, at Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Karen McKenzie and Paul Macfie, Lindy Graham and John Taylor, Geoff and Deidre Graham, Jo Galletly, and Lisa Graham.  Loved partner of Chris Kirkland and close friend of Jan Graham and David Sinclair.  Beloved Grandfather of Emma; Jess; Polly and Chris, Andy, Lucy and TJ; Sam, and Ella, and Great Grandfather of Isobel, Maddie, and Jack.  Messages to the Graham Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Campbell’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday 6 July commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HAWKINS, Norman (Rex) and Gloria, on June 25, 2020.

With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Rex and Gloria on 25th June 2020. Dearly loved and cherished parents of Cherie (daughter) and Wayne Wilson (son-in-law). Very special Grandparents to Nathan, Aleshia, Jacinda and Teara. Adored “Grandad-sore-knees” and “Supergran” to their great-grandsons Caleb, Lochie, Carlos, Tae and Jordy. Our hearts are absolutely broken to lose you both but we find peace in knowing you are still together. Married 62 beautiful years and now never apart. A celebration of Rex and Gloria’s life will be held at a later date. Acknowledgements to Tony Sands and the emergency services involved.

BEATTY Doreen Agnes, on June 24, 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton, in her 96th year.  Loved wife of the late Russell James Beatty and the late Rod McKay.  Loved mother of the late Elaine McKay. Daughter of the late Alfred and Daisy Wright (formerly of Bushside).  Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bae and the late Alf Wright.  Loved Aunty of Sally, and the late Kerry Wright. Messages to the Beatty Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East/Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday June 29, commencing at 11am followed by interment at the Ashburton Lawn Cemetery.

PRICE Carol Emily, on June 19, 2020.

at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Rayner.  Much loved and adored mother and mother in law of Megan and David, Mark and Liz (Tasmania), Brendan and Michelle.  Treasured grandmother of Kelly, Matthew and William and great Grandma of wee Troy.  Special friend of Maddie and wee Ellie and all her Tasmanian family.  Much loved sister, sister in law, and auntie.  “A LIFE WELL LIVED “ Special thank you to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi Home for their compassion and care of our dear Carol over the last year.  Messages to the Price family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Carol’s request a private family service has been held.  Thank you Bernard.

McOMISH Benjamin Blackwood Reid, on June 17, 2020

at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Beloved and treasured husband of June, dearly loved father and father in law of Cameron and Denise, Struan and Virginia, Scot and Anna-Lisa (Philippines).  Special Poppa Ben of Connor, and loved Poppa of Stuart and Kim, Rachael and Viggo (Brisbane), Ben and Jen (Townsville), Callum, Fraser and Lexi, Sarah, Katharine, Hamish and Addie (Philippines), Lachlan and Coen.  Loved eldest son of the late Christina and David McOmish (Scotland), also loved clan member of family in Scotland and Australia.  Special thanks to the Rosebank staff for their wonderful care of Ben during his stay there, Dr Tarry, and the Netherby Pharmacy. Also the Mehlhopt family of Southbridge for their loving support.

June,.” The life that I have is all that I have, the life that I have is yours.  The love that I have of the life that I have, is yours and yours and yours. A sleep I shall have, a rest I shall have, yet death will be but a pause. For the peace of my years, in the long green grass, will be yours and yours and yours, Ben”

ALKEMADE Jeanette Lucy on 17th June 2020

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 81.  Dearly loved wife of Ted for 62 years.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Terry (Perth) and Phillip and Debbie (Melbourne) loved Grandma of Simon and Alix.  Daughter of the late Richard and Lucy Gainfort.  A very special lady, will be sadly missed by her many cousins and friends.  Thank you to Terrace View and Radius Millstream.  A private cremation has taken place.  A celebration of Jeanette’s life will be held at a later date when her family can attend.  Messages to Apartment 112, 25 Charlesworth Street, Ashburton 7700.

HURST Keith Lester (Jim) on 20 June 2020.

at Ashburton, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved husband of Bev, much loved father and father in law of Karmen and Aaron McClintock, and Chris and Tiffany.  Loved Grandad of Nathan and Ali, Mel, and Ash; Jordie, Brilee, and Jade, and great Grandad of Neveah, and Amethyst.  Messages to the Hurst family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway, Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital, and the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Keith. A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 25, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

GRIGG: Mary Eugenie 17 June 2020

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Alan.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel and John Pringle, Jack, Roger and the late Jenny, Diane and Rob Adams.  Treasured and special Nan of all her grandchildren and “Nanny Grigg” to all her great grandchildren.  Messages to the Grigg Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff of Radius Millstream for their loving care of Mary.  A private family service for Mary has been held.