SIM, Lesley Mary:

On June 24, 2018 at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur Sim and the late Raymond Scammell. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Allan and Pam Scammell, Roger and Alison Scammell, Jenny and Ponty Proctor, Judy and the late Mason Tuki, Robyn Sim, Manny and Pam Sim, Liz and Stewart Bashford, and Sandy and Peter Stray. Loving Nana, great Nana and great great Nana of all her grandchildren.

“Now at rest”

A service to celebrate Lesley’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday June 28, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery

 Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital.Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Sandy. Much loved mother and mother in law of Andrew and Penelope, Mark and Jo, Sue and Giles Roberts, and treasured Granny of Harriet, Sophie, Lachlan, and Sam; Ben, Grace, and Hamish; Charlie-Rose, and Oliver.  Messages to the Cartwright family c/- P O Box 28, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at I.C.U. Christchurch Hospital for their exceptional care during this time.  Donations to Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday June 27, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private family interment.

Promoted to heaven on Friday June 22, 2018 surrounded by family after a short but courageous battle with cancer.  Much loved and cherished wife and companion of Russell.  Very much loved and influential mother and Grandma of Stephen, Belinda, Josh, Sam, Matt, and Jordyn Pearce; Richard, Jane, Olivia, and Lucy Pearce; Annette, Michael, Emily, Caitlin, and Will Harrex; Ewan, Anna, Jai, and Charli Pearce.  Beloved and respected sister of Alistair and Janet Wilkins, Russell and Pat Wilkins, Phillip and Deborah Wilkins, and Lois and Garth Fairbairn.  A huge thankyou to all those who cared for Viv over the course of her illness, we are all grateful for all you have done.  Messages to No 3 RD Longbeach Road, Willowby, Ashburton 7773.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Service to celebrate Viv’s life will be held at the Ashburton New Life Church, Melcombe Street, Ashburton on Thursday June 28, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

“We do not lose heart for our

 light and momentary troubles

 are for achieving an eternal glory

 that far outweighs them all”  2 Corinthians 4:16-17.

TITHERIDGE Albert Noel, (Noel)

On June 22, 2018 after a brief  illness , at Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband Elva. Much loved father and father in law of David and Jae-Eun, John and Odette, Jane and Brian Franks, and Paul and Kara and loved Grandad of Fiona, and Sarah; Troy; Courtney; and Tara-Mae, and Tane. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Ross, and Doris. Messages to the Titheridge family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Funeral details to follow.

VANDERWEG, Anner;

On June 22, 2018. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 92 years. Loved husband of Helen. Much loved father and father in law of Linda Turner, Philip and Diane, Graham and Sarndra, Julie and the late Ian Bell, Sandy and Greg Lysaght. Loved Pop 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 grandfather of Kirk, Tessa, Emillea, Ollie, Kip, Liam, and Millie.  Messages to the Vanderweg family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thanks to Albert and the staff at Radius Millstream for their care of Anner. A service to celebrate Anner’s life will be held at the Chertsey Hall, Chertsey Line Road, on Wednesday June 27, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

MOSES, WILLIAM: (Bill)

On June 15, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Loved father and father in law of Gary and Jan, Robyn and Mike, Tony and Janet, and John. Loved Grandad of Sam; Kendra, and Drew; Emily, Matthew, and Daniel; and Gracie. Messages to 86 Belt Road, Ashburton 77. At Bill’s request a private service has been held.

BEDFORD, Jeffrey William: (Jeff)

On June 17, 2018.Peacefully at Christchurch. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved son of the late Margaret and Bill. Dearly loved husband of Rosie. Much loved father and father in law of Kim and John-Paul Tenebaum, and Hayden and Kylie Bedford. Awesome Grandad of Jake, Josh, and Cassie; Jerome, and Carter. Loved brother and brother in law of Alison Chapman and Graham Cox, and loved uncle of Abbey, Jade, Abel, Jarrah and beloved Lolo to his extended Filipino family. Messages to the Bedford family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to ‘Heart Kids’ would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday June 22, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BROOME, Robert Leslie: (Bob) (LAC, Reg No. 44192)

Passed away suddenly at his home, in Ashburton on June 16, 2018. Aged 94 years young. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret and the late Pat. Loved Pop of Peter, Trevor and Debbie and loved Grandad of Melissa, and Adam and Chrystal, and Tiffany. Messages to Broome family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 20, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

BOOTH, Douglas James: (Doug)

On June 16, 2018 peacefully at Coldstream Rest Home, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Loved husband of Ray. Loved father and father in law of John and Gaye, Eric and Joanne, and Heather Riddle and Kyle. Loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 17 Nixon Street, Tinwald, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to the staff at Coldstream for the care and kindness given to Doug and his family. A service for Doug will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets on Tuesday June 19, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CROMIE, Natalie:

On June 14, 2018. Passed away peacefully at Chatswoods Rest Home, Christchurch. Aged 94 years. Loved daughter of the late James and Ada (late of Rakaia). Loved sister and sister in law of the late Letitia and Allan Middleton, the late Adeline, the late Colin and Myra, the late Jim and Dina, the late Errol and Dorothy, the late Gerard, the late Yvonne Mercer, Audrey and the late Don Cromie, the late Ada and Ian Kingsbury, Colleen and the late Melville Cromie. Dearly loved Aunty Nat of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Cromie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton. A graveside service for Natalie will be held on Wednesday June 20, commencing at 1.00pm at the Rakaia Cemetery.