Funeral Notices

YEATMAN Jan Gregory on 4 June 2020

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Diana.  Loved and treasured Dad of Helen and Colin (Te Kuiti), Carolyn (Tauranga), Nick and Tina (Windermere) Ginny and Jon (Amberley), Hoss and Anne (Winderemere) the late Tim, Sam and Pete (Camp Bay), Julian and Karla (Ruapuna)  and very special  Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved friend of Ken and Jane and the late Anita. Messages to the Yeatman family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A True gentleman, always kind and friendly to all, loved a yarn and family was always first.

Special thank you to Janine Landers and nursing staff at Ashburton Hospital for their amazing care of Dad and family.  A graveside service to honour Jan’s life will  held at the Hinds Cemetery on Thursday 11 June, at 1.30pm  followed by a farewell to be held at Yeatman’s Brother’s Yard,1004 Hendersons Road, Windermere.

DAVIDSON, Thomas Lawrence (Laurie) (Reg. 443078) On 5 June 2020

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 97 years.  Dearly loved husband of the Late Pat and loved father and father-in-law of John and Denise, Alan and Jo, Anne and Keith Schroder, Margaret and Murray McPherson.  Special grandad and great grandad of Paul and Sarah, Charlotte and Daniel; Nathan (deceased), Abbey and Daniel, Travis, Georgia, and Addison; Kyle and Kirstie; Rhys and Lauren, and ‘GG Laurie’ to Flynn and Ayla, and Brydie and Neil.  Loved uncle of Trish Kenny and all his other nieces and nephews.  Thank you to Sealy Street Medical Practise and all the staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their care of Laurie.  Messages to the Davidson Family C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Laurie will be held.

DICK Frances June: On June 5 2020

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton after a short illness, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan. Much loved mum of Brent and Bec; Janine, and Rhys.  Precious Gaga of Jesse, and Alex; and Amelie.  Messages to the Dick Family PO Box 472 Ashburton.  At Frances’ request a private cremation has been held.

EAST Joan Eileen, on 31/5/2020

Peacefully at Ashburton.  Loved sister of Winifred Bennetts, and a loved aunt to her nieces.  Messages to the East family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Joan’s request a private cremation will be held.

SMITH Hugh Ian (Ian), on 31/5/2020

Peacefully with his family, at Ashburton.  In his 80th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Bev, much loved father and father in law of Sharyn and Stu Lindores, Rachel and Nigel Tew, Melissa and Matt Hopping, and much loved Granddad of Sam, and Ethan; Madeline, Lincoln, and Hollie.  Messages to the Smith family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Ian will be held.

HENDRIKS Henricus Willem Marie (Harry), on 28 May 2020

peacefully at home, Ashburton after a long illness.  In his 90th year.  Loved partner of Truus Kok.  Special family friend for many years to Tony and Heather, Anita, Esther and Willy, Robbie and Bridget, Nathan and Sally, Jesse and Anna, Leon and Michelle, Nathan, Jason and Kylie, the late Melissa, Maddie, Lachlan and Maddison and Kayin.  Messages to the Hendriks family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the district nurses, carers, and  Dr Penny Holdaway for their love and care of Harry.  At Harry’s request a private family service will be held.

PHILIP Robert Neilson (Bob), on 26 May 2020

sadly passed away on the 26 May 2020 at Ashburton, aged 86 years. Loved son of the late Jack and Elizabeth Philip.  Brother to Jack, Bill, Elizabeth, and Chris.  Loved father and father in law of Craig and Marie, the late Shayne, Tony and Jillian (Scotland), and Simon and Sara.  Adored Grandad of Kurt, Danielle, Allie and Amy, Jimmy, Sam and Emily.  Friend of the late Barbara Cummings.  Will be greatly missed.  Messages to the Philip family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Special thanks to Penny Holdaway, staff of Ashburton Hospital, Rosebank and St John.  At Bob’s request a private service was held.

YATES Andrew Carrington, on 24 May 2020

  Passed away peacefully on Sunday May 24, 2020, at Ashburton Hospital,  aged 79 years. Brother of Scott and Warwick, Deeply loved and cherished husband of Cheryl, and previously, Noortje, daughter Bethan, sons Julian, Rupert and Benjamin, Grandpa to Saskia, Rhodry, Nikau, Lucia and Fletcher, and uncle to Kirsty, Nicky, Timothy, Mark, Guy, Ali, and their families. Brother in law to Ronald, Melvin and Ann Craig. Messages to the Yates family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at ward 1 and AAU for their extraordinary care of Andrew at this special time of transition.  At Andy’s request a private service has been held.

HEWSON Valerie Marguerite (nee Ranson), on 24 May 2020

Sadly and unexpectedly passed away at Ashburton Hospital on May 24, 2020, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Alan Hewson, loved mother and mother in law of Sharon and Gary, Gene and Melanie, Wayne, and the  late Phillip.  Nana to Craig, Mitchell and his wife Ana, Courtenay, and Ethan, and a very much beloved sister.  Messages to the Hewson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thanks to Coldstream Lifecare who cared for Val over the past months.  Your support has been greatly appreciated.  A private family service for Val will be held.

WELSH John, on 24th May 2020

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 24th May 2020 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Noelene, loved and respected brother in law of Gavin and Shona Prebble and Kevin and Lorraine Hartnett. Beloved uncle of all his nephews and nieces and their families. Messages to the Welsh family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their extraordinary care of John. At Johns request a private service has been held.