Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton on August 29, 2019, with her loving husband Peter by her side. Loved Mum of Sharon and Kevin Hedge and Andrew and Rosie. A much loved Gran of Matthew and Julita, Ben and Lisa, and Anastasia; Samantha, Jayden, Georgia and great Gran of Victor. Messages to the Thomas family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer’s Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A memorial service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, commencing at 11.00 am.

On September 1, 2019 at Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Loved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother and mother in law of Nicola and the Late Brian Thomson, Ross and Deborah, and Kathryn. Loved Grandma of Grace; Olivia, Mollie, Jack, and Sophie.  Messages to Gibson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday September 5, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away 30 August 2019, quietly in her sleep, at the age of 96. Loved mother and grandmother. A memorial service for Zita will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 6, commencing at 2.00pm.

19-8-2019 – 26-8-2019

‘An angel only lent’

Precious daughter of Brodie and Tami. Dearly loved sister of Rory, Manaia, Dayton, and Lincoln and her extended family. Messages to the Hemi family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Harper will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday August 29, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

Passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2019, aged 66. A loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him for his loving, gentle way and his quick wit. Messages to the Hackett Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society of New Zealand in memory of Glenn would be appreciated. At Glenn’s request a private cremation has been held and a gathering for those who loved him and enjoyed his company will be held at the family home from 2.00pm on the afternoon of Saturday 28th September.

On Friday 23rd August 2019, at Rosebank Rest home, Ashburton, in her 105th year.. Loved wife of the late John (Jack) Young. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Maurice Rankin, the late Peter Young, Janet and Malcolm Olds, John and Karen Young and Alison and Graeme Wakelin. Messages to the Young family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740A very special thanks to Sue Prowse and her staff at Rosebank Rest home for their compassionate care of Betty in her last five years.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Betty’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Allenton, Ashburton on Friday  August 30, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 79,   Dearly loved second son of the late Thomas and Olive and loved brother and brother in law of Errol and Margaret and Kathleen and Barry Vessey, Loved Uncle of Andre, Dean and Phillippa Miller, Quentin and Jocelyn Vessey and Matthew and Kim Vessey, Great Uncle of Christie and Grace Miller and Ashton Grafton-Miller and Megan, Sophie and Riley Vessey, Ben and Ella Vessey  (Westcoast) and wee Thomas and George Vessey. Messages to the Miller Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers please but donations to Princes Court Lifecare would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A big Thankyou to the Manager and staff at Princes Court for their loving care of Gavin and his family. Gavin’s funeral service will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday August 21, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully on August 16, 2019 at her home, Ashburton surrounded by her loving family. Aged 70 years. Dearly loved, beautiful, and loving wife of Merv. Loved, loving and caring mother and mother in law of Scott and Nikki, Mark and Sarah, Kurt and Penny and adored Nana of Harrison, and Margo. Messages to the Green family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group in memory of Kathryn would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Kathryn’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday August 20, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

On August 13, 2019 at Ashburton Hospital aged 85 years. Loving wife and soulmate of the late George. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lynette and Chris Grosholz (Florida), Gerald and Wendy  (Tasmania), Sally and Brent Kilgour and Darryl and Sharryn . Much loved Nan of Rachael and Gareth (deceased), Jeremy and Chris, Ricky and Nicole; Hayden, Kate and Gemma. Great Grand Nan of Jack, Harvey, Patrick and Poppie. Messages to the Whiting family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to the Doctors, nurses and staff at Ashburton Hospital and the wonderful staff at Life Pharmacy for their love and care. A service to celebrate Nan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday August 15, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Died peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton on Wednesday July 24, 2019. Loved daughter of the late Charles Gordon and Annie Isabel Hansen and loved sister of the late Richard and Iris, the late Mavis and John Smith and Linda and Ken Baker. Dearly loved Aunt of Trevor, Graham and the late Jill Stevenson; Michael Smith, Susan and Paul Dentan; Jeremy, Natasha, and Jayden; and Tim, Aliya, Billie Rose and Edison Baker. Messages to the Hansen Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Betty will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday August 16, commencing at 2.00 pm.