Funeral Notices

SMART Dorothy Christina (nee Hay), on July 4, 2024

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In her 86th year. Dearly loved wife of John. Much loved mother of Lorraine, Gillian, Johnnie and David, and loved mother-in-law of Murray, John, and Debbie. A loved Grandma of Kirsten, Caitlin, Averyl, Tania, Jamie, and all eight great grandchildren. Messages and cards to the family of Dorothy Smart PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Dorothy’s request, a private family remembrance will be held.

TAYLOR Margaret Ann (nee Grigg), on June 28, 2024

(Officer of the Order of St John) – passed away on June 28, 2024.  Dearly loved wife of the late Lionel, and her partner Ray Gudex.  Loved mother and mother in law of Joanne and Lloyd, Warren and Dorz, Dean and Trish, and Angela and Barry Fairbrother.  Much loved Nana of Daniel, Alana, Karl, Carol; Susie, Sam; Jonathan, Anna-Marie, Damien, Lucrettia, Genaya; Penny, and Julia, and a loved great-Nana of her 13 great grandchildren.  Loved sister of Barbara and David Kempster, and respected friend of Aaron, Keita, Angela, Boyd, and Natasha. Messages to Margaret’s family c/- 27 Vitalia Crescent, Lincoln 7608.  A remembrance service has been held according to Mum’s wishes.

CRIBB Jillian Mary (Jill), on June 28, 2024

Peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Archie. Much loved mum of Michelle and adored Nanny of Jane. Loved daughter of the late Reg and Phyllis Davidson. Loved sister of Pam, Neil, the late Rosalie, Margaret, and Robyn. Loved auntie of her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Cribb family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Jill’s request a private cremation has been held.

HENEY Julie Patricia, on July 1st, 2024

at Christchurch Hospital, peacefully with family at her side.  Loved wife of Don. Devoted Mum of Luke, Holly, and Caitlin. Adoring Nana of Nixon and Hendrix; Lily and Jagger. At Julie’s request a private cremation has been held.  A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

LOGIE Jane Elizabeth (Jane),on June 30, 2024

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital with Mark by her side, aged 50 years.  Dearly loved partner of Mark Slaven and special Mum of Samuel. Treasured daughter of Jan and the late John, and much loved sister and sister in law of Andrew and Amanda, and Rob and Ali.  Loved by all her nieces and nephews.  Dearly loved by the extended Slaven family.  Messages to Jane’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Wednesday July 10, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private interment.

BELL Alfred William (Alf) (Reg No. 889852), on June 30, 2024

Passed peacefully surrounded by family, aged 82 years.  Loved partner of Lana for 35 years.  Proud stepfather and stepfather in law of Steven and Nina, Brian and Cheryl, Diana and Murray, and Jason and Jo.  Loved Pop of Jesse and Levi; Samantha, and Adam; and Esther.  Messages to Alf’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Alf will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on  Friday July 5, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment in the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

JAINE Florence Joy (Joy), on June 27, 2024

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  Dearly loved wife of the late Jeff.  Loved mother of Felicity and Lucinda, and special Grandma of Matthew and Andrea, Jessica; Olivia and Hamish, and William and partners, and loved great-Grandma of her great grandchildren.  Messages to the Jaine family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service for Joy will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, Thompson Street, Tinwald on Friday July 5, commencing at 1.30pm.

JACKSON Malcolm Thomas, June 22, 2024

17.7.1936  –  22.6.2024, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Dearly loved husband of Janice (nee Hazeldine) for 62 years.  Loved father of Graeme and Lynda, and Heather.  Loved Grandad of Jakob and Indie, Charlotte and Logan, and Anaru.  Loved son of the late Alan and Mary Jackson.  Loved son in law of the late William and Victoria Hazeldine.  Loved brother in law of the late Leon, and Ron and Jill Hazeldine.  Much loved brother of the late David and Lois, Alex and Rita, Colin and the late Lin,  the late Jack and Janice Havill, the late Anthony and Lillian Munn, and Colin and Betty Dalkie.  Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.  A friend to many and will be dearly missed by all.  Messages to the Jackson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Many thanks to the loving caring staff of Radius Millstream for their care and attention of Malcolm.  In keeping with Malcolm’s wishes a  private cremation has been held.

JONES Marilyn Geraldine (Lyn), on June 18, 2024

Peacefully at Terrace Veiw Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Mother and mother in law of Gary and Roxanne, Sue and Rodney, Wendy and Robert, Kaye and Graeme. Grandmother and great grandmother to all her beautiful grandchildren. Messages to Lyn’s family c/o McAndrew family 96 Chatmos Road, Ashburton 7773. Thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and wonderful staff for all your care of Lyn. Rest in peace. At Lyn’s request a private celebration of her life will be held.

KELLY Gillian Mabel, on June 14, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Very dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Dianne, and Chris and Kim. Adored grandmother Gillian of Eleanor and Lewis. Messages to the Kelly family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.At Gillian’s request a private cremation has been held.