Funeral Notices

HAMMOND Janet Elizabeth (Jan) (Nee Dobby), on April 14, 2024

(Last of the 10 Dobby siblings) on Sunday 14th April 2024, passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Beloved wife of the late Ken. Loved mother and mother in law of Neville and Kerrie, Lance and Sally, Trudy and Merv. Grandma to Nicole, Ben and Brooke; Shannon, and Kate. Great Grandma to Poppy, Lilly, and Jamie. Very special friend of Peter Hulme. The family wish to thank staff at Radius Millstream for their care of Jan, and Dr Diane Young from Three Rivers Health. Messages to the family of Jan Hammond, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service for Jan will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allens Road Ashburton. On Friday 19th commencing at 12pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

PERKINS Murray, on April 14, 2024

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family, aged 76 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Lynette. Much loved father and father in law of Jason, and Debbie and Casey Crawford. Cherished by his grandson Aidan and Adian’s mother Kay. Step Grandad of Jarla and Keanu. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Michael and Nan; and Alistair and Marion. Will be missed by all his friends and family. Messages to the Murray’s family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family would like to thank all the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Murray over the past 10 months. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 18 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Well earned rest.

AITCHISON John Stuart, on April 10, 2024

at his home in Ashburton, aged 67 years. Proud father and father in law of James and Sally; Tom and Caitlin. Grandfather of Charlie; and Annabelle. Loved and missed by all his friends and family. Messages to the Aitchison Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for John will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 18, 2024 commencing at 10:30am followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DICKSON Collen Margaret (nee Payne), on April 8, 2024

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village Ashburton on April 8th 2024, aged 92 years. During her life resided in Orari, Geraldine, Oxford & St Martins Christchurch. Dearly loved matriarch of the Payne family. Much loved wife to the late Colin Dickson (Oxford). Treasured mother of Paul (Timaru), Sally (Fairlie) & Mark (Sumner), mother-in-law to Alison, Deb & Trudi. Adored grandmother of Anna Neal (Haldon) & Dicksons: Andrew (UK), Hamish (Timaru), and Kimberly, Jemma, Caitlyn & Briana (Sumner); & great-grandmother of George, Philippa, Kenzie, Addison, Riley & Esmée.
Heartfelt thanks go to the staff at Terrace View for their care of Colleen. Messages to the Dickson Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per her wishes a private farewell is being held.

NELSON Rosa Mary, on April 5, 2024

Rosa died peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Alec, loved mother and mother-in-law of Diana and Ian, the late Kirsty, Caroline, and Lucy and David. Special granny and great granny Pepper to William and Biddy, Margot, Eloise and Olive; Charlotte and Tom, Charles and Isabelle; Hamish and Edwina, Primrose, Walter and Lachlan; Wendy, Bob and Peter. Messages to the family of the late Rosa Nelson to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A family service will be held.

 

CAMERON Kathleen Rae (Rae), on April 5, 2024

Peacefully at home, Ashburton. Almost 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Much loved mother and mother- in- law of Nigel and Trish, Stuart and Karil, Heather and Craig O’Hara, and Valerie and Bruce Henderson. Adored Grandma of Kirsty, and Erin; and Neil, and Amy and a great Grandma Messages to the family of the late Rae Cameron to PO Box 276, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. A service for Rae will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April, 11 commencing at 2.00pm followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WOODHAM Phillip Wayne (Woody), on March 30, 2024

Aged 71 Years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kylie and Paul Davies, and Nicola and Sam Hay. Loving grandad of Eliza, Oscar; and Evelyn, and Penelope. Best mate to his many friends and patriots. Messages to the family of the late Woody Woodham to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Woody’s life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday April, 12, commencing at 3.00pm followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CALLAGHAN Brian Alexander (Barney), on April 3, 2024

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father and father in law of Lyn and Rob Fensom, and Mark and Helen. Grandad to Hamish, William, and Duncan. Messages to the Callaghan Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Brian, and Dr Malcolm Wootton for his care and kindness. A service for Brian will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 1 Chapman Street Methven. On Tuesday 9th commencing at 2pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery

 

JESSEP Jane, 24.03.1932 – 02.04.2024, at Methven House.

Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Much loved mother and mother in law of Paul and Fiona, Bridget, Wendy and Pat Gelling, and Michael. Loved and adored Granny of Angus, Lily, James and Lachie Jessep, Cody, Dylan and Logan Gelling, and Finn Jessep. Family wish to thank the staff of Methven House for their kindness and care of mum. In lieu of flowers, donations to Methven House may be made at the service. Messages to the family of the late Jane Jessep PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven, on Monday April 8, commencing at 1.00pm.

WHITCOMBE, Margaret Mary (nee Manera)

On April 1, 2024 at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of the late Barry, much loved mother and friend of Paul and Patricia, Jolene and Geoff, Jaime and Laura, Laurie and Tim, Brody and Hayley, and Jesse. Dearly loved Nana Pickles of Nico and Vinnie Thompson, Indi, Jax and Billie Morrison, Frankie and Tommy Whitcombe, Beau and Wren Whitcombe. Loved daughter of the late Bill and Marie Manera, loved sister and friend of the late Annemarie and Barry Thomson, and Pauline and Derek Muir, loved sister-in-law of the Whitcombe family, and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews, and her late nephew Stacey.

“Now at peace with Dad”

Messages to the family of the late Margaret Whitcombe c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The funeral service for Margaret will be held at The Church of the Holy Name, 58 Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Saturday, April 6, at 2.00pm followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.