Funeral Notices

BIRD, Pamela Rosemary, on 6 December 2019

Suddenly, at her home, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Ted for 58 years. Much loved Mum and mother in law of Dennis, Alan and Kate, and Philip and Amanda. Loved Nan of Nicholas, Michael and Emily, Kimberley, Jamie, and Jayden; Cindy, and Jo. Messages to the Bird family Villa 8/55 Queens Drive, Ashburton 7700. Donations to the Ashburton Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Pamela will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday December 11, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

GIBSON, Judith Anne: December 5, 2019

Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family. Dearly loved and loving wife of Peter. Adored Mum and “Jude” of Andrew and Carlyle, Mel and Dean, and Hamish and Jo. Cherished Grandmother and “Jude” of Issy; Jacob, Poppy, Joey, and Lulu; Flo, Izzy, and Mikey. Loved daughter of the late Mona and Noel Reddecliffe and sister and sister in law of the late Tony, and Kay and Stephen McBride; the late Merryn and Michael Forbes and Sally and Grant Newby. Messages to the Gibson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Jude’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday December 10, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DELLOW, Diana Helen: December 4, 2019

At Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, surrounded by her family. Aged 79 years.  Dearly loved partner of Maurice C Reid and much loved wife of the late Trevor Dellow.  Loving mother and mother in law of Denise and Gary, Malcolm and Trudi, and Julie and Peter Clemett.  Treasured Grandma of Hamish and Ayla, Matilda, Nic, and Connor.  Much loved and respected by the Reid family.  Messages to the Dellow family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John  would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Diana will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday December 10, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WITHELL Audrey Ann On November 27, 2019

( Nee Donohue), peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home Ashburton on November 27, 2019, in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Neville.  Loved mother and mother in law of  Rodger (Deceased) and Pauline,  Nigel and Margaret (Manawatu). Much loved Gran of Michelle and Brad  (Seddon) and Great gran of Zoe and Harrison .Many thanks to the staff of Rosebank and Dr Penny Holdaway for their care of Audrey.  Messages to the Withell family c/-  P O  Box 472, Ashburton7740. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday December 3rd, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HUNTER Michael Stewart Beckett, on December 1st, 2019

peacefully at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Beloved son of the late Hugh and Elsa. Dearly loved brother of Jeremy and the late Victoria. Much loved uncle of Suzie and Ted, Jackie and Ian and Grand Uncle of Hamish, and Kirstie. Lifelong friend of Peter and Ruth Simpson and loving godfather to their daughter Kirsten.   Messages to the Hunter family, RD 1, Mt Somers, Ashburton 7771. A Memorial Service for Michael will be held at 3.30pm on Thursday December 5th, at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch

BROUGH Neville Ashley, On December 1st, 2019

at Ashburton,  as a result of an accident. Dearly loved husband of Noeline.  Loved father and father in law of Tina and Mike, Nigel and Donna, Grant, Chris, Donna and Tina.  Loved grandfather of Jessica; Tara, Debs and Craig; Jimmy, Clancy and Keegan.  Loved  great Poppa of Jenn. Messages to the Brough family, 1a Carters Terrace, Ashburton 7700.  Noeline’s family wish to express their deepest thanks to the staff of St John Ambulance, and Ashburton Hospital who looked after Neville with such care and respect. In Lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to St John Ambulance and these may be left at the service.  A celebration of Neville’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday December 6th ,commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

MOORE Dougal. On December 2nd, 2019

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in the loving presence of his family. Aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Christine. Cherished Dad of Jaclyn & Jonny Pow, Sam, Matt & Esther. Adored Pop of Olivia. Messages to: The Moore Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Dougal’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday December 5 commencing at 2pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

FREWEN Francis James Patrick, On November 30, 2019

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Much loved husband of the late Joy. Treasured and loved Dad of Valda and partner Grant, and Patricia and the late Brent. Loved grandad of Aidan, Monique; and Holly.  Messages to P O Box 2572, Wakatipu, Queenstown, 9349. No flowers by request please but donations to St John, Twizel would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Francis’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday December 4, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CABOUT Marius On November 28, 2019

peacefully at home, on November 28, 2019. In his 92nd year.  Loved husband of Jean for 61 years.  Loved father and father in law of Bill and Debby, Liz and John, Peter and Lisa, Stuart, and Paul and Nick.  Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Will be sadly missed by his extended family in Holland. Messages to the Cabout family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Deaf Association or Blind NZ would be much appreciated and may be left at the service A service to celebrate Marius’ life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday December 3rd, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WATERS, Noel David: November 26, 2019

On November 26, 2019 at Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved son of the late Bill and Rita Waters. Loved brother of the late George, RNZAF 31st Squadron, and the late Gwen Simpson. Much loved father and father in law of Mark and Colleen (Christchurch) and Grandad to Kristin, Bryce and Amelia. Messages to the Waters family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Noel’s request a private cremation has been held.