Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Ashburton. Aged 71 years. Much loved husband of Vivien.  Dearly loved Dad of Stefan and Tania, and Nick and Emma and adored ‘Grandle’ to Corbin, and Brooke; Beau and Sonny.  Messages to the Bennett family 14 Country Place, Ashburton 7700.  At Tony’s request a private service will be held.

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret and loved father and father in law of Deborah and Shawn Abraham, Julia and Rick Walker, Philip and Nicola, Alexia, and Belinda. A much loved Grandad of Travis, and Hannah; Mia, and Holly; Jack, Alyssa, and Amilee.  Loved brother of Jeanette Watts. Messages to Johnston family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ashley’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private interment.

Life member, Patron and Past President of Rakaia Bowling Club, Past President of Bowls Canterbury, Patron of Rakaia Red Cross.

On November 10, 2018 peacefully at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Cherished husband and best mate of his Trishy, Patricia Dawn (nee O’Reilly). Loved, loving and respected father, father in law and friend of Sally and Murray Smith, (Rakaia) Robyn and Peter Holmes, (Weedons) Paula and Brian Cavill (Tinwald) and loved Pop and mate of Dale and Whitney Smith, Scott and Riley Smith; Jonathon and Mary Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Tyler Cavill;

Eden Holmes and Sam, and Luke Holmes. Loving and besotted great grand Pop of Xanthe, and Declan Graham; and Lachlan.

“To the world you were one

To us you were the world”

Messages to 16 Normanby Street, Rakaia 7710. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The celebration of Graham’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday November 14, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation. Following the service Graham’s wish was that everyone should go to his second home the Rakaia Bowling Club in the Rakaia Domain.

On November 5, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital, our dearly loved brother Neil passed peacefully away. Devoted and highly respected brother of Gloria and Terry Burns, Milton and Lyn Anthony and Cindy and Charlie Selander. Much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Anthony family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust in memory of Neil would be appreciated and may be left at the service. We will farewell Neil with a service to be held at Brantwood Chapel, Trotts Garden, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Saturday November 10, commencing at 11.00 am. Followed by private interment.

It is with immense sadness that the Carr Family need to announce that Aaron passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 1, 2018. Aaron was the much loved son of Anne and the late Graeme. Loved big brother and brother in law of Dean and Kylie, loved Uncle to Izacc and Alex. But most importantly adored and loved Father of Olivia, Talia and Jayden and recently Grand-dad to wee Noah.

Aaron will be missed by us all forever.

A service for Aaron will be held at 49 Smithfield Road, Ashburton on Friday November 9 commencing at 3.00pm

On November 2, 2018. Suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved father of Andrew, Lindsay, Stewart and Stef, and Heather. Much loved grandad of Daniel; Curtis, Sophie, and Lockie. Messages to the Couper family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 8, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

On October 30, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 91 years. Wife of the late Robin Richard Mitchell (Robbie).

Loved mother and mother in law of Heather and Lindsay Digby, Judith Grigg, and Derek and Adrienne. A loved Nana of Ross and Karen, Angela and James Smith; Tony, Dwayne and Sarah, Quentin and Olivia, Garrett and Julie; and Aidan. Loved great grandmother of all her great grandchildren. Messages to Mitchell family, P O Box 402, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Avis’ life will be held  at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday November 3,  commencing at 2.00pm Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On October 31, 2018 at Avonlea Resthome, Christchurch. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Shirley for 65 years.  Loved father of Susan and Wayne Roulston, David and Elizabeth, Mark, and Bryan.  Loved Grandad of Gemma and William Morrison, Casey and Mike, Andre and Mike, Nerida and Stu; Jane and William Lowe, Graham and Sarah, Lawrence and Melissa; and doting great Grandad of Simon, Aaron, Wil, Poppy, Ellie, Bethany, Munro, Charlotte, Samantha, Amelia, and Charlie. Messages the McCormick family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Princes Court, Resthome for their loving care. A service for Doug will be held at our chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton  on Saturday November 3, commencing at 10.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

STRINGER, Alan John:

On October 29, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Loving partner and best friend of Maureen for 25 years. Loved Dad of Alan, Barbara, John, Gillian, Valerie, Lynne, Sandra and their partners. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Stringer family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Thanks to all who cared for Alan

“Those we love don’t go away

They walk beside us every day”

A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 5, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

On October 30, 2018. Passed away peacefully, at Ashburton Hospital, after a long battle. Loved and loving husband of Eileen for 54 years. Loved father and father in law of Lyn and Vaughan, Sharon and Wayne and loved Grandad of Daniel and Mara, Zachary, Campbell, and great Grandad of Lewis, and Amellia.

(Sadly missed)

Messages to the Flaws Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Dr Chris Ryan and the staff at Ashburton Hospital. A service to celebrate Owen’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday November 2, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.