On April 5, 2019, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Simon and Sheilena, Jane and Mark, the late Steve and a much loved Grandad. Messages to 33 Saunders Road, Ashburton 7700. At Paddy’s request a private cremation has been held.
Funeral Notices
INESON, Mervyn Lewis: (Merv) April 8, 2019
On April 8, 2019, after a short illness, passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Judith. Loved father and father in law of Geoffrey and Judy, Warren and loved grandfather of Connor. Messages to 42 Galbraith Street, Ashburton. At Merv’s request a private family service will be held.
ANDERSON, Patricia Anne: (Paddy)
At Ashburton Hospital on April 7, 2019. Aged 77 years. Loved wife of the late Andrew John Anderson (John). Much loved mother and mother in law of Duncan, Margaret and Michael, and Clare. Grandmother to Erin. Beloved sister and sister in law of Peter, Neil and Jill, Brian and Ceri, Shirley and Ian, and Paul and Sue. A much loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Anderson Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Paddy will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road on Thursday April 11, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium
STALKER, John Mervyn: April 5, 2019
28.6.1929 – 5.4.2019 Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Rosebank Staff, Ashburton. Very much loved and devoted husband of Doreen for 66 years. Treasured father and father in law of Mark and Dallas, and Nadine, Peter and Mary and loved Grandad of Campbell, and Kelsey; Jessica, Emily, Benjamin, and Thomas. Great Grandad of Linkin, and Izaiah. Messages to the Stalker family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No Flowers by request please. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday April 9, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.
WHINHAM, Anthony William: (Tony) April 3, 2019
Passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette and loved father of Rachelle, Jarred and Sarah. Treasured Grandad of Rosie; Tane, and Niko. Messages to the Whinham Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Monday April 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
BREACH, Winifred Mary: April 3, 2019
On April 3, 2019 at Ashburton. Very much loved wife and best friend of Don. Treasured mother and mother in law of Leona and Kerry, Ross and Charlotte, Mark and Helen, Grant and Anita and adored Grandmother, great Grandmother and Friend. Messages to the Breach Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Win’s life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows, Main Street, Methven on Monday April 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private family interment.
SCOTT, Michael Andrew: March 31, 2019
Age 71 years, passed away March 31st 2019, at home in Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family. Formerly of Ross and Kowhitirangi and in the last 20 years, Ashburton. Much loved husband of Kate. Loved and much respected Dad and father in law to Nicola and John McDonnell (Ashburton), Ryan Scott and Mimi Remolador (Ashburton), Natasha and Jason Baxter (Te Pirita). Granda of Jordon, Meeah, Scarlett, Lucia, Jack, Lachie, Emmett, and Ezra. Son of the late Stan and Cath Scott (Ross), brother and brother in law of John and the late Janet Scott (Dunedin), Terry and Maureen Scott (Dunedin), Helen Daisley (Dunedin) the late Robin and Judith Scott (Christchurch) Christopher Scott and Andrea Bontje (Brisbane), Helen and the late Bill Huaki (Hamilton), Allison and Gary Ford (Timaru), Rhonda Halstead (Dunedin). Special Uncle and great Uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Much loved and respected friend of Norman and Dot Andrews, and family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ashburton Riding for the Disabled or Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy street, Ashburton on Friday April 5, commencing at 11.00am followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
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ROSS Marion Brenda, On March 30, 2019
Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 83 years. Loved wife and soulmate of Jack for 60 years. Cherished mother of David, Gavin and Janet (Hogan). Loved mother-in-law of Marilyn, Sarah and Jeremy. Special Grandma of her nine grandchildren and their partners, and one great granddaughter. Messages to 135 Gleniti Rd, Timaru 7910. A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at St David’s Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday April 4, commencing at 11.00am.Followed by a private cremation.
THRUPP Colin Bernard, On March 30, 2019
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 81 years. Loved father of Stephen, Sonia, and the late Wayne. Loved Grandad to Shannon and Janelle (Aust), and Mandy and Byron, and great Grandad of Charlotte, Madeline, and Rose; Skyla, and Baylee. Messages to the Thrupp familyc/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Colin will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday 5 April, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium
DUNLEA Donald William, On March 28, 2019
DUNLEA Donald William (late of Rakaia) Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on 28 March 2019, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen and a dearly loved Dad of Carmen, and Craig and Helena. Most dearly loved Grandy of Malaika, Tayla, Josh, and Cody. Loved son of the late Grace and Ken, brother of the late Ross, and Jill, and Ian and Sharon. Loved Uncle to all his nephews. Loved son in law of Eric and the late June Gardiner and brother in law of Jeanette and Bernard Doody, and a loved Uncle. Special thanks to all those who cared for Donald in the recent months. Messages to 18 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia. In lieu of flowers donations to the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, on Thursday April 4, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. “At Peace”