Funeral Notices

ANTHONY. Dennis Mark: June 27, 2019

On June 27, 2019, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, after a long battle. Aged 69 years. Treasured husband of Janice, dearly loved father and father-in-law to Carmen and Tony Foster, Paul and Desiree Anthony and very special grandad to Meghan, Maddison, Matthew, and Toni-lee. Messages to the Anthony family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Dennis would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A very special thanks to Ashburton Palliative Care Nurse Team and all other medical professionals involved during the last 6 years.  A Service to Celebrate Dennis’ life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday July 1, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

ASHTON, Trevor John: June 23, 2019

On June 23, 2019 at Ashburton Hospital, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Alison. Loved and treasured father and father in law of Annette and Ken McTague, Jenny and Murray Gordon and loved and special Dee of Kirsti, Chris and Jenna; and Hannah, and Thomas. A much respected and loved brother, brother in law and uncle. Message’s to the Ashton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 27, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HORTON, Robert Clifford: June 13, 2019

Passed away suddenly on June 13, 2019 dearly loved son of the late May and Bernie, Loved brother and brother in law of Warren, Liz and Jens, Marion and Evan, Leonie and all his nieces and nephews.

“Rest in peace Robert”

Messages to the Horton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Huge thank you to RX Plastics for their support. A funeral service for Robert will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday 24 June, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

STANTON, Andrea Rowena: (Row) (nee turner)

(of Ashburton Boarding Kennels), on June 18, 2019.  Passed away peacefully in her sleep, at Ashburton, aged 66.  Dearly loved Mum of Julie and Grannie Stannie of Madison.  Much loved daughter of the late Clifford and Audrey Turner.  Much loved sister and sister in law of Lesley, and Hazel and Al. Much loved Aunty and great Aunty of Grace, Simon, and Lincoln; William, and Faith.  Heartfelt thanks to special friends Val and Fiona for their immense care and support of Row.  Messages to 3 Nile Street, Timaru.  A service to celebrate Row’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday June 22, commencing at 11.00am.

ROULSTON, Brian Gordon: (Ned)

13.9.1934 – 18.6.2019

Surrounded by his loving family, at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan and special friend of Bev Sampson. Treasured father and father in law of Brian and Sharon, Steve and Nats, Geoff and Sue, and the late Glenda, and Carolyn and Steve Ewing. Adored Grandad of Hayden and Susie, Paula and Steve; Mike and Ellie, Dann and Aimee; Adam and Amanda and Nicole; Laura and James, Steve and Arnika, Lucy and Sam, and Mitch and Lizzie. Great Grandad of his 13 great grandchildren, with two more to come and special Ned of the Sampson family.

“A life well lived,

Fly free Dad”

Messages to the Roulston family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway for her care and support of Dad.

A service to celebrate Ned’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday June 22, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

COPPING, Esma Gladys: 5.2.1928 – 16.6.2019

Loved soulmate and wife of the late Alan Copping. Loved mother and mother in law of Peter and Elena (Cyprus) Tony and Annette, cherished Gran of Leela and Aaron Tasker, Maegan and Rowan Gardner, Christopher Copping (Melbourne), and Jameson Copping (Sydney). Great Gran to Percy, Adelyn, and Benjamin. A memorial celebration of Esma’s life “that’s the story” will be held and family will be advised.

TALBOT, Frances Jane: June 13, 2019

On 13 June 2019, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 87. Ever so dearly loved, and a loving wife of the late John Talbot. Beloved and much missed Mum of Jayne and Kevin, Sharon, Rosemary and Nick, Matthew and Annette. Adored Grandma to her five grand-daughters Christiana and Tim, Rebecca and Michael, Emily, Isabelle, and Victoria. Loved sister and sister-in-law, and aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Talbot family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A thanksgiving service for Frances’ life will be held on Wednesday June 19, at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

GREENE, Cameron Raymond: June 14, 2019

On 14th June peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in his 44th year. Treasured son of Wendy and Donald, dearly loved brother of Tania, and loved Uncle of Jaylen and Kody Booth. Loved Grandson of Una and Ray Ayers and Eva and Vic Greene. Loved Nephew of Carol (deceased) and Gavin Douglas and loved cousin of Mark and Tony and Families. Messages to the Greene family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Mid Canterbury Animal Welfare Shelter would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Cameron’s life will be held at our chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 19, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

PARSONS, Margaret:

Born 6.2.1929 – Died 10.6.2019

After a short illness, passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Cherished wife of Bob Parsons. Beloved mother of David, and Grant. Beloved grandmother of Shona Parsons. Special thank you to AAU at Ashburton Hospital. A private cremation has been held.

KIRCHER, June Merle: June 8, 2019:

On June 8, 2019 at Ashburton. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Ron for 59 years. Much loved and adored Mum of Brent and Jill, Rhonda and Grant, and Steph and Johnny. Much admired Nana of Brad and Lauren, Sam and Fi, Matthew and Sarah and Corey and Emma. Messages to 27 Davis Crescent, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of June. At June’s request a private cremation has been held.