Passed away December 21, 2018 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Irwin. Loved mother and mother in law of Mary and Arthur Cornwall. Much loved Grandma of Richard and Kandy, Michelle and Daniel Sheppard,  David and Alisha and loved great Grandma of Tayten, and Azalea; Kate, James, and Sophie; Paige, Jack, and Angus. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Hay and Beverley, the late Tom and Letty,  Harry and Isobel,  Bill and Joan,  Eunice and Arthur Gulliver,  Bonnie,  Bob and Eileen and Nannette and Mervyn Winchester.(all deceased). Loved Aunty of all her nephews and nieces. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View Retirement Village for their love and care of Frances. Messages to Anderson family P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Frances’ life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday 7 January commencing at 2.000pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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On December 22, 2018. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Anner. Much loved Mother and Mother in law of Linda Turner, Philip and Diane, Graham and Sarndra, Julie and the late Ian Bell, Sandy and Greg Lysaght. Loved Nana of Gareth, Angela, and Aidan; Chris, Marie, and Stuart; Karl, Emily, Michael, Tim, and John; Candace, Lizzy, and David; Georgia, and Johnny and their partners. Great grand parent of Kirk, Tessa, and Flynn; Emillea, and Ollie; Kip; Liam, Millie and Selma; and Fletcher.  Messages to the Vanderweg family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thanks to Ashburton Hospital Ward 2 and staff of Radius Millstream. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at the Chertsey Hall, Chertsey Line Road, Chertsey on Friday December 28, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Chertsey cemetery.

JACKSON, Frederick Steven (Fred) – On December 18, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home,  Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jenny. Much loved father and father in law of Steve and Rowena, and Mark and Loreen, and treasured Grandad of Renae, Chani;  Adam, and Bonnie. Messages to the Jackson family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 . A Memorial  service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Saturday December 22, commencing at 10.30am.

GILES, Dawn Eiley:

On December 17, 2018 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 87 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Trevor. Loving Mum of Darryn and Tracey, Pip and Michael and loved Nannie and Gran of Jacob, and Lewis; Seth, Lydia, and Shantelle and her special family members Joni, Tom, Shelley and Corey. Loved sister of Shirley Franks (Tasmania) the late Eunice, and the late Trevor.

“Safe in our Saviours arms”

Messages to Giles Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday December 22, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HUTT, Daphne Adele: (Adele)

It is with extreme sadness that Adele’s family announce her sudden passing on December 10, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, with family by her side. Much loved wife of the late Gordon. Wonderful loved respected mother of Christine, and Garry and their partners Bill, and Lynn.  Treasured Nana of Emily, and Kelly and Maria, Zane, and Nina. Great Nana of Austin and Eevee and Brynn, Will, and Hunter. “At Peace”  Messages to the Hutt family c/- P.O. Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Adele life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street,  Ashburton on Thursday 13 December, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lane Cemetery.

THORNE, Eunice Ariel Pearl: (Ariel)

On December 5, 2018 at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late Harold. Loved Mother and mother in law of Lindsay Prentice, Douglas and Jan, Timothy and Sally and loved Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to the caregivers at Coldstream Lifecare. A service to celebrate Ariel’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday December 12, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

MCLEOD, Roderick Donald; (Rod)

On December 7, 2018 passed away peacefully in the loving care of Waihi Lodge Care Centre Geraldine and his family, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Natalie, loved father and father in law of Don and Mary; Chris, Helen, and Vicky; Alasdair and Juliet; the late Quentin; Tim and the late Vicky; Special Grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Waihi Lodge Care Centre for all the care given to Rod over the years. Messages to McLeod family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Rod donations to Waihi Lodge Care Centre would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Rod’s life is to be held in St Andrews Church, Cox Street, Geraldine on Wednesday December 12 commencing at 11.00am and thereafter to the Cracroft Cemetery

CHAMBERS, Irene Florence:

On December 2, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved wife of the late Ron. Loved mum of the Late Gary, Alan and Jackie, Lester and Lisa, and Brian and Angela. Much loved Grandma of Ashton, Alicia, Brooke, Bailey, and Jared and her great grandchildren. Messages to Chambers Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton 7700 on Monday December 10, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

TAYLOR, Eva Alice:

On November 30, 2018 at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 100 Years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Mother and mother in law of the late Judith and Rangi Kamo, the late Leslie, Denise and Cliff Wells, and the late Robert, also Nana to Sharron; Robyn, and Kathryn; Norma, and Tanya; and their families. Messages to 3 Ascot Place, Ashburton 7700. Many thanks for the loving care from all the staff at Rosebank, especially Debbie who went that extra mile for her.  Mum’s wishes were to be privately cremated and her ashes to be placed with Dad at the Harewood Road Crematorium.

HOOPER, John Kenneth: (Ossie)

On November 29, 2018. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved and amazing husband of Juliet. Loving father and father in law of John and Karen, Grant, Mick and Jane, and Lyndsay and Kevin McCosker. Adored Grandad of Kirsten, and Jacqui; Brionny, Jordan, and Lucas; Rose, Tessa, and Lydia and great Grandad of George, Myka, Charlie, and Mack. Messages to the Hooper family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service celebrating Ossie’s life will be held St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday December 4, commencing at 11.30am. Followed by private family interment.