Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on March 12, 2019. Aged 97 years. Husband of Nisbet for 72 years. Loved father and father in law of Annette and Les Wickstead, (Australia) Lyall, (Australia) Carolyn and Les Donaldson and loved grandad of  Jason, and Julian and great grandad of Ally, and Jessie; (Australia) and Tristan (Germany). Loved uncle of Raymond Colville. Messages to Skilling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Carolyn and Les for their wonderful support, the staff at Coldstream House and Ashburton Hospital for their special care and attention they gave to Ron. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 18. Commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

(RNZN 17032) 16-10-1941  – 09-03-2019.  Murray passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital after a short battle with cancer.  Much loved husband and friend of Anne for 53 years.  Loving and proud Dad of his two daughters Lee and Marie.  Loved cousin, brother in law, and Uncle.  Special Godfather to Kimberley.  Murray was a dear and loyal friend to many and will be missed.  Thank you to the Ward One angels for their care. Messages to the Stratford family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday 12 March, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium..

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On March 3, 2019 at Nurse Maude Hospice. Peacefully,, aged 86. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of John. Married for 65 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Lynette and Marcus, loved and cherished Granny of Hayley and Lyndon, Jonathan and Rebecca, Rachel and Stevie. Devoted Great Granny of Alex and Lucy; Isla and Finn; and Ashton and Jobe.

“Where there is Faith, there is Love

Where there is Love, there is Peace

Where there is Peace, there is God

.Where there is God, there is No Need”

Messages to the Tindall family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A very special thank you to everyone involved in Alma’s care. A service to celebrate Alma’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 8, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

LILLEY, Thora: (nee Freeman)

Thora passed away peacefully at her home, Fendalton Retirement Village, Christchurch on February 25, 2019. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur, loved mother of Janice, and Clive, mother in law of Andrew, and Katherine. Loved Nan of Brett and Emma, Justin, Todd and Claire, and Kieran and Nicola; Nana to Rachel and Sara, and Steven. Great Nan to Calder, and Beau; Jane, and Sarah; and Max. Messages to 22 Petersen Road, R D 1, Hari Hari 7884. Thanks to the staff at Fendalton Retirement Village whose care and compassion has been much appreciated. A private cremation has been held. A private farewell will be held at a later date.

BIRD, Alister Sydney: (Jack)

On February 24,2019. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. In his 72^nd year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Sue. Dearly loved father and father in law of Deanna and Paul Bell, Juliet and Adrian Kell, and Justin Bird. Dearly loved grandad of Ashleigh, Kieren, Sophie, and Marshall; Riley; and Charli. Messages to the Bird family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ranui House in memory of Jack would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Wednesday February 27, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private family interment.

following a tragic accident at Ashburton. In his 80^th year.  Cherished soulmate and deeply loved husband of Colleen.  Most precious and deeply respected father and father in law of Paulette, Tracey and Gerard Watson, Natalie and Chris Bateman.  Beloved Grandad of Rebecca, Brigette, Ethan, and Jacob; Scott, Hamish, Max; and Alex.  Messages to the Harraway family c/- P O Box 233, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to the Friends of the Heart Foundation Ashburton in memory of Ray  would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday February 21, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Suddenly but peacefully at home, Mead/ Te Pirita.  Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband, best friend and soulmate of Angie.  Much loved father and father in law of Tonia, and Mike and Ang.  Adored Grandad of Sam and Tom.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Aviation Museum would be appreciated and maybe left at the service.  Messages to the Chaffey family c/-P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Aly’s life will be held at the Ashburton Aviation Museum, 470 Seafield Road, Ashburton on Tuesday February 26, commencing at 1.30pm.

Aged 38 years.  Loved husband of Catherine and loved special Dad of Danielle.  Loved second son of Cheryl and Neil and brother to Mark, Michael, Christopher, David, Susan and their families. Messages to the Atkinson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Richard will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday February 21, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium..

At Ashburton.  Peacefully after a short illness.  Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nola.  Much loved father and father in law of Ken and Anne-Marie, the late Brent, and Judy (Wellington), and the late Neil.  Much loved and admired Pop of Sally, and Will; Matt and Abbey, and Anna and great grandpop of Ruby.  Messages to the Spicer family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A special thank you to the staff at Coldstream Life care for their special care of Noel. A service for Noel will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday 22^nd February commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

L Suddenly at home, Ashburton.  Aged 57 years. Loved  Soulmate and husband of Janelle.  Much loved Dad of Brooke and Tobie, Michelle and Dave, and treasured Grandad of Hazel, Wolfe, and George.  Messages to the Livingston family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Dean will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday February 20, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium