AITKEN, Shirley Irene:

On September 20, 2018, died  peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In her 97^th year.  Dearly beloved wife of the late Don Aitken, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Pat, Bevan and Nicky, and Graeme and Marie.  Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Fred Walker and Marjory Bool, the late Moreen and Bert Harvey, Lawrence and the late Mabel Walker.  Loved sister-in-law of Meryl and the late Bert Aitken, and Margaret and the late Russell King.  Treasured Nanny of Ben, Jamie, Nic and Sara, and Great Nanny of Fergus, Cleo and Ava.  Loved auntie to all her nephews and nieces. Messages to Aitken family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to all the caring staff at Ward One and AAU at Ashburton Hospital, Rosebank Retirement Village and St Johns Ambulance. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 25, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

TEW, Michael John: (Mike)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mike on September 18, 2018. He has been reunited with his parents Ron and Joyce and our children Brendon, and Karen. A loved husband of Leonie, much loved Dad of Daniel and Phillippa, Phillip and Dianne and Carolyn and Damon Liggins. Adored Grandad of Brendon; Dylan, and Brody; and Jax. Loved brother and brother in law of Colin and Lorraine and Chris and Judy. A loved brother in law of Leonie’s family and a much loved uncle. Messages to the Tew Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton Hospice in memory of Mike would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate  Mike’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday September 24, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MUCKLE, Ivan Winston:

On September 17, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, loved and respected father, father in law and Grandad of Craig and Angela, Grace, and Lachie. Messages to the Muckle family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital in memory of Ivan would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service celebrating Ivan’s life will be held at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, McCory’s Road, Dorie on Friday September 21 commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private family interment.

DOYLE, Diane Lesley:

Passed away suddenly, on September 16, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurie, and partner of Malcolm. Beloved mother of Jonathan and Mel, Andrew and Emma, Anna and Geoff and much loved Nana of Tyson, MacKenzie; Tom; Toby; and Malcolm’s grandchildren. Messages to the Doyle family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Diane’s request a private cremation will be held and a private celebration will be organised.

peacefully at Radius Millstream, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Cyril and much loved and respected mother and mother in law of Jennifer (Whanganui), Diane and Allan McCormick, and Richard and Julie (London).  Treasured grandmother and great grandmother “Nanny Verna” of Matthew and Kelly, Thomas and Olivia; Gareth and Alyssia, Eligh, Brodie and Lily; Sarah and Greg Medows, Olly, Cameron and Scarlett; David, Abbey and Ella; Paul and Gloriann Mullen, Courtney and Alex Walker, Michaela and Stanley.  Messages to the family of Verna Hastie, 230 Beach Road East, Ashburton 7777.  At Verna’s request a private service has been held

LYSAGHT, Esma Charlotte:

On September 13, 2018 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly beloved wife of the late Kevin and most dearly loved Mum and Mum in law of Lois and David Attwood, Barry and Heather, Valmai and Greg Prendergast, and Darcy and Sue. Much loved Nana of Angela, Sharleen, Damian, and Megan; Louise, Anna, Alice, Mathew, and the late Andrew; Dwayne, Neville, Philip, and Janine; Tony, and the late Kerrie, and their partners and great Nana of her 19 great grandchildren. Messages to the Lysaght family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Very special thanks to Dr Lues and the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care and support. A Requiem Mass for Esma will be held at the Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Wednesday September 19, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

CLARK Colin Murray: (Murray) (Reg No NZ9605) of Ashburton

On September 13, 2018 in his 95^th year.  Loved husband of the late Betty. Son of the Late Linda and Frank Clark. Brother and brother in law of John and the late Barbara Conder. Loved father of Felicity, Kathryn, Peter and father in law of Chris. Much loved Murray to his grandchildren and their partners, Daniel and Sorcha, Charlotte, Amy and Forrest, Gemma and Tom, Liam, Adam and Kayla, Sean and Naomi and to his great grandchildren Harper, Eli, and Indie. Messages to the Clark Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday September 18, commencing at 1.30pm .Followed by private family interment.

RATTRAY, Celia Elizabeth:

On September 12, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stu. Much loved sister and friend of David and Carmen. Loved Aunty of Mike and Ashlee, Sam, and great Aunty of Oliver, and  Beau.

“Much loved and forever missed”

Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Celia’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday September 19 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HANRAHAN, Rhona Mary:

On September 12, 2018 at Ashburton. Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of Laurence. Loved mother and mother in law of Laurence and Justine, David and Kelly, Philippa and cherished Nan of Ryan and Vivian, Thomas, Jack, Eve, Sophie, Cory, and Ben. Messages to Rhona’s family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass for Rhona will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday September 17, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HANRAHAN, Brian Thomas :(BT) of Rakaia

On September 11, 2018 at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Aged 82 years. Loved husband and best friend of Monica. Loved father of Patrick, Mark, Stephen, Christopher, Maree, and Louise. Loved father in law of Suzie, Deborah, Davina, Carmen, Lori, and Aaron. Fun loving Grandad of Matthew, Caitlin, Fraser, Tim, Alice, Kelsey, Renee, Grace, Henry, Kayla, and Josh. We have lost a kind, loving and generous husband, father, father in  law and Grandad. Messages to the Hanrahan Family, 23 Hardys Road, Rakaia 7784. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Brian at St Ita’s Catholic Church, West town Belt, Rakaia on Friday September 14, commencing at 1.30pm.Followed by private family interment.