Funeral Notices

BASTION, Edna: July 30, 2018

BASTION, Edna:

On July 30, 2018 peacefully at Craigweil House, Parakai. In her 94th year. Much loved and loving wife of Richard (deceased), mother and mother in law of Lyn and Grant, Julia (deceased 1946), Keith, John and Linda, Penny and Murray (deceased), Justine and Peter, and Sue. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

“Loved and remembered always”

In lieu of flowers donations the the RSA Welfare Fund would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

A funeral service will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday August 10, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

EDMONDSTON, Brian: August 2, 2018

EDMONDSTON, Brian:

On 2 August 2018, peacefully at home, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, loved father and father in law of Philippa and Mark Plewinski (Upper Hutt), Stephen and Jo (Perth), Jane and Andrew Boyd (Auckland) and Mark and Nicki (Prentice) (Papamoa).Much loved B of Rachel, Emma and Hannah; Laura and Alice; Hamish and Abbey and great –B of Ezra and Luca. Messages to 68/25 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Motor Neuron Disease Assn would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday August 7, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BROOMHALL, Grace Margaret: (Gracie) August 2, 2018

BROOMHALL, Grace Margaret: (Gracie)

On August 2, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 92 years. Much loved daughter of the late Elizabeth and Eli Broomhall. Loved sister and sister and sister in law of the late Struan and Parry Broomhall (Rimu), the late Marjorie and Gordon Simms (Invercargill), and the late Mary and Gordon Shand (Ashburton). Much loved Aunty of Aldyth and David Bond (Ashburton), Ray and Sue Simms (Queenstown), Stan and the late Bev Simms (Alexandra) and Stuart Shand (Ashburton and loved great Aunt and great great Aunt of all her  nieces and nephews. Messages to Broomhall family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A memorial service for Gracie will be held at a later date.

MCILROY Ivan Clifford On August 5, 2018

 Died peacefully on August 5, 2018 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton., aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Lillie.  Loved by his family, John and Denise (Blenheim),  Marie, Sarah and Casey, Hazel and James; Bruce and Philomena (Ashburton), Andrew and Kate; the late Alan;  Anne and Martin Stewart, Hana and Will, Sam and Sarah, Josh, Ollie and Finn.  Messages to 309 Methven Highway, Ashburton .  Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their wonderful care over the past two years.  A celebration of Ivan’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday August 8, commencing at 10.00am.  Followed by a private family interment.

HOWDEN, Audrey Grace: July 30, 2018

HOWDEN, Audrey Grace :

On July 30, 2018 at Ashburton, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Cherished mother of Jenny and Tony, Chris and Vaughan, Don and Julie, and Stew and Joc. Adored Nan of her eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Messages to the Howden family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. In lieu of flowers donations to the Palliative Care Team would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks Dr Penny and the Palliative Care team for their wonderful support. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday August 3 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CAMERON, Margaret Faye:, (Faye) July 29, 2018

CAMERON, Margaret Faye: (Faye)

It is with great sadness that our much loved mum peacefully passed away on July 29, 2018 at Terrace View Resthome, Ashburton, surrounded by her treasured family. In her 81st year. Loved wife of the late Hugh and dearly loved mum and mother in law of Jill and Brent Kircher, the late Alister (Blue), Nicky Mowat and Wayne, Lisa Woods and Gordon and loved Nana of Sarah, Amanda, Rebecca, Blair, Emma, and Stephanie and great Nana to her 16 great grandchildren. Messages to Faye  Cameron’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thank you to both Crissy, mum’s home help carer and friend, Don,  mum’s lovely neighbour and to the wonderful caring staff at Terrace View Rest Home. A service to celebrate Faye’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday August 3, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WATKINS, Doreen Matilda: July 27, 2018

WATKINS, Doreen Matilda:

Peacefully in the loving care of Waihi Lodge Care Centre, Geraldine on July 27, 2018. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tim, loved mother and mother in law of Raewyn (deceased) Lester (deceased) Margaret and Tom, and Evon and Chris. Much loved and respected grandmother and great grandmother. Loved friend of Judith and Graham. Messages to 7A McKenzie, Geraldine 7930. In accordance with Doreen’s request a private cremation has been held.

WARD, George Walter: QSM (Retired JP) July 29, 2018

 WARD, George Walter: QSM (Retired JP)

On July 29, 2018 at Radius Millstream Resthome, Ashburton. In his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Eileen. Loving Dad and father in law of Graeme and Wende, David and Hilary, and Anita and Andrew (Norway). Much loved Pop of Rebecca (Amsterdam), Sophie (Margaret River), Thomas, Natalie, Alexandra and their partners. Brother and brother in law of Nola (dec) and Stuart Lovett, Jack (dec) and Lorraine, and Dorothy Murphy. Messages to 16/25 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday August 4, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.

WILSON, Bevan Bromley:

WILSON, Bevan Bromley:

On July 26, 2018 suddenly at Methven. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Christine, amazing father and father in law of Anne and Vince Perry, and David. Adored Grandad of Samantha, the late Bradley, and Kaelum.  Loved brother and brother in law of the late Garth and Claire, Pat and the late Murray (Shorty), the late Marj and Gill Lamb, Bae and the late Alf Wright and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Wilson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canterbury Westcoast Air Rescue Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Bevan’s life will be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Tuesday July 31, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

DEARBORN, Mark: July 24, 2018

DEARBORN, Mark:

On July 24, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome Ashburton. Aged 74 years. Much loved father of Danice, and Jen and stepfather to Tom, Mark, and Annie. Brother of Ted. He will now join his much loved wife Poppy and brother Paul. “Grandad Mark” will be missed by Jordan, Amber, Yared, Georgie, Charlie, Ruben, Isabella, and Aliza. A memorial service for Mark will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 28, commencing at 1.00pm.