Funeral Notices

MURTA Let (Letitia), on February 22, 2024

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 98 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie.  Loved mother and mother in law of Wayne and Janice, Kevin and Jane, and the late Barry.  Loved grandmother of Dean, and Justin, and loved Nana of Luke, Joseph, and Rose.  Great-grandmother of Jesse, Alex, and Lachlan.  Loved by all her family in the UK and Australia. No flowers by request.  Messages to the Murta family, 34B Philip Street, Ashburton 7700.  As per Leta’s wishes a private family service has been held.

TUTBURY Thomas Henry (Tom), on February 17, 2024

Suddenly at home. Dearly loved husband and best friend for 65 years of Rosemary. Loved father and father in law of Alan and Philippa, Barbara and Michael Cook, Michael and Susan, and Katrina and Kevin. Loved Pop of Jacinda and Renee, Kirstie and Jonathan, and Jarrod; Justin, Mason, Craig and Jenna; Nicholas, Ashlee and Olivia. Loved Great Pop of Everlee and Theo. In keeping with Tom’s wishes a private family service has been held.

JACKSON Bevley Elizabeth (nee Beckley), on February 14, 2024

Passed away peacefully with family by her side, in her 88th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Earle George Jackson for 62 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Dianne and Butch, Bruce, David and Verity. Beloved Nana of the late Christina, Emma, Rhys, Laura, Kadin, Brittney and Alana, and great grandmother of 12. Special thanks to the care taken by doctors and hospital staff of Ward 2, Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the family of Bevley Jackson, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Bevley’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday February 19, commencing at 1pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

LAMBIE Bruce James, on February 15, 2024

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, one month shy of his 97th birthday.  Dearly loved husband of the late June.  Much loved father and father in law of Alison and the late John Doig, Iva and Linda, Karen, and the late John.  Loved Grandad of Debbie and Wayne, Mandy and Shannon, Rachel and Chris, Geoffrey, and the late Peter; Justin and Jun, Carrie-Anne and Matthew, Anita-Marie, Andrew and Angeline, and his much loved great-grandchildren. Messages to the Lambie family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. Thank you to the staff at Coldstream, and the carers from Access Community Health for their care of Bruce while he was at home .Donations the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.   A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday February 21, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private family interment.

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MITCHELL Richard Bruce (Bruce), on February 13, 2024

(formerly of Mosgiel) passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, on the 13th February 2024, aged 84 years. Loved husband of the late Ann, much loved father and father in law of Chris and Shona, Fiona and Guyon Cameron, and Brett. Loved by his grandchildren, Amy, Laura, Ella, Molly, Hugh, Elise, Charlotte and Kate. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Jim and Donalda and the late Doug and Beth Lyall. Messages to the family of the late Bruce Mitchell, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to all the staff at Tuarangi for your high level of care, compassion and support of Bruce. At Bruce’s request, his cremation has taken place, and a Memorial service will be held for family and friends at a later date to be confirmed.

NICOLL Alastair Percy (Spud), on February 12, 2024

at Ashburton Hospital, aged 72 years.  Loved son of the late David and Margaret.  Loved brother and brother in law of David and Rosalie, Bob and Suzie, Winston, and the late Don.  Much loved by all his nieces and nephews and great- nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Nicoll family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Alistair’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday February 17, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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BROCKETT Cyril Douglas (Doug), on February 14, 2024

(of Palmerston), passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 90 years.  Devoted husband of Bev.  Loved father of Denise, Jill, and Shirley. Loved stepdad and friend of Carol, and the late John, Steven and Debbie, and Gavin. Treasured Poppa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Loved brother of Linda, the late Nessie, and Max.  Funeral details to follow.

BROWN, Adeline Joan, on February 11, 2024

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton.  Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Alan.  Loved mother, mother in law, Nana and Great Nana Brown of Garry and Nicky, Nadine, Andrew, Maia and Liam Sawers, Elise, Kyle and Laura, Rhys and Mao; Wayne and Janice (and the late Ann), Amanda, Michael, Walter and Wyatt, Rachel and Jesse Templeton, Lizzy and Mitch Ewing, Joseph, Britney, Evelyn and Eloise; Wendy and Dougal Reith, Phoebe and Luke, Holly and James; and friend of Jess and Felicity Mills.Messages to the Brown family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.Special heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rosebank, the district nurses, home support and Netherby Pharmacy for their care and compassion.A service to celebrate Adeline’s wonderful life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday 16 February, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

TARBOTTON Patricia Janet (Pat), on February 11, 2024

died peacefully, in her 87th year.  Dearly loved wife and farming companion of the late Rex.  Loved and loving mother and mother in law of Gavin and Rosemary, the late Alan, and Trudy, and Tony and Jane.  Much loved Nan to Anna and Mike; Erin, Tim, Cooper and Jack; James and Bel; Grace and Josh; Luke, and Maia; Alex; the late Gemma; George, Liv and Maisie; Cameron, Kate, Charlie and Archie; Julia and Chris; and only sister of Rae Magson.  We are grateful for the loving care from the staff at Rosebank.  Messages to the Tarbotton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Pat’s wishes a private family service has been held.