At Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 76 years. Loved Dad of Michelle, Marie, Robin, Reuben and Morgan, Regan, and Rodney. Loved grandad of Ethan, and Rhys; Callum, Jessie, Joshua, and Charlie and great Grandad of Kyson; and the late Tayze. Messages to the Pitney family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Coldstream for their love and care of George. A celebration of George’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday October 16, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
Funeral Notices
SHEA, Marie Catherine: October 12, 2019
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved daughter of the late Mary and Michael Shea. Much loved sister and sister in law of the late Margaret O’Connor, the late John, and Kathy Shea, Kathleen and the late James Hendren. A much loved and loving Me-Me of all her nieces and nephews and their families. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be left at the service.A Requiem Mass for Marie will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday October 16, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment in the old Ashburton Cemetery. The Rosary for Marie will be recited at the Church on Tuesday evening commencing at 5.30pm.
SUNBEAM, Alan Maurice: (Maurice) October 4, 2019
Died suddenly at home, Ashburton on October 4, 2019. Will be missed by his wife and soulmate Anne, his son Andrew and stepson Walter. Will be missed by his siblings Rex, Susan, Christine, Judy and their extended families and sadly missed by his close friends and others. Messages to the Sunbeam family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Maurice will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday October 11, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
WADWORTH, Jennifer Bettine: 28 September, 2019
12/6/1931 – 28/9/2019
On 28th September 2019 at Parklands Care Home Christchurch. Much loved and loving wife of George (deceased), and loved Mother of Amanda, and Belinda. Loved Grandmother of Luke, Brett, Jenny, Clementine, and Zachary (deceased) and loved Great-Grandmother of Lincoln, Jackson, Alexander, Finn, and Archie. Messages to jenniferwadworth@gmail.com. At Jennifer’s request a private burial has been held.
MORRISS, Wyvern Clifford: (Cliff) October 1, 2019
At Princes Court Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 91. Much loved husband for 70 years of the late Elsie. Father and father in law of Cheryl and Ken Vaughan, Noel and Kay, the late Clive, and Judy, and Annette and John Begg. Loved Grandad Mo to all his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Respected friend of Maryanne Morriss and Rex Connelly. Messages to the Morriss family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Cliff’s family wish to express their appreciation and special thanks to everyone at Princes Court for the love and care shown to Cliff over the last three years. A service for Cliff will be held at Paterson’s Funeral Services Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday October 5, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
SCARTH, Jillian: (Jill) September 28, 2019
Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with her family by her side. Much loved wife of the late Kelvin. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Lisa and Robert, and Shane and Amber. Special Nana to Jeremy, Candice, Ryan, Brandon, Bailey, and Evan, and great Nana to Declan, Ashlee, Riley, and Jessika. Treasured sister of Paula Lauese, and Mandy Hutton. Messages to the Scarth family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service, A service to remember Jill will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 3rd, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
BROWN, Alan William Alfred: October 1, 2019
On October 1, 2019 peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Adeline for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Garry and Nicky, Wayne and Janice, and the late Ann, and Wendy and Dougal Reith. Loved Granda of Nadine and Andrew Sawers, Elise, Kyle and Laura, and Rhys; Amanda and Michael, Rachel, Lizzie and Mitch, Joseph and Britney; Phoebe, and Holly; friend of Jess, and Felicity Mills and Great Granda of Maia, and Liam. Messages to the Brown family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank, Dr Cox, district nurses, home support and the Netherby Pharmacy. A service to celebrate Alan’s fulfilled life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday October 5, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
TAYLOR, Amos Christopher: September 30, 2019
5-5-1973 – 30-09-2019. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, much loved son of Elizabeth, cherished brother of Phillip and Sheilena and dearly loved uncle of Delia, Ryan, Leon, Manuel, Bella, Kane and Magenta and the late Millicent. Will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. At Amos’ request a private cremation will be held and a Memorial service for Amos will be at a later date.
SMITH, Charles Norman: (Norm) September 30, 2019
On September 30, 2019 at Ashburton. Aged 85 Years. Loved husband of the late Helen and special friend of Betty. Loved father and father in law of Roger and Jo, Karin and Dean Rattray and special Grandad to Jess, Nick, Chase and Holly, Bailey and Leah and great Grandad to Jacob, James, Jack, Hunter, Braxton, Alijah- Mary, and Benjamin. Messages to the Smith family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Norms request a private interment for family will be held on Thursday October 3, following this, friends are invited to join them for refreshments and to share memories at Paterson’s Reception Lounge, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton commencing at 11.00 am.
ELLIS Vernon George (Vern) On September 27, 2019
(Retired JP) Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Phyl for nearly 60 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Brian and Megan, and Sue and Brent Gutsell. Special Grandad to Matthew and Nicole, Lauren and Tim; Aaron and Amy, Jason and Nic ,and Ryan and Crystal, and great ‘VG’ to Austin, Beckett, and Joe. Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Ellis family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Vern’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday October 7, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private family interment