at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, aged 78 years. Loved wife of Allan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Lisa and Paul Atkinson, Dean and Sandra, and Jason and Gretchen. Cherished Nana of all her grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Lyndsey. Messages to the family of Lyndsey Ford to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Lyndsey will be held at St Marys Anglican Church, 9 Leeston Road, Springtson on Monday 8 April 2024 commencing at 11am. Followed by a burial at Springston Cemetery
Funeral Notices
HAMPTON Verna Jane, on March 31, 2024
peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil. Much loved mother and mother in law of Peter and Marie, and Nerilee (Nel) and Chris Davison. Treasured Nana of Anna and Elliot, James and Brooke; Scott and Mel, Chanelle and Sam, and Nicole and Ben. Loved great-Nana of Olivia, Hunter, Isaac, and Matilda. Messages to the Hampton family, No 8 RD, Ashburton 7778. A service to celebrate Verna’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday April 4, commencing at 1.30pm., followed by a private family interment.
JONES Katherine Sarah Orpah, on March 29, 2024
(DOB: 28/12/1965). Kate passed away peacefully at home on Friday 29 March 2024. Loved mother of Arlina, and Jackson, daughter of David and Pat Jones, partner of Bart. Sister to Simon, Chris, Peter, Rhys and Jackie. Messages to Kate’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Kate’s life will be held at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Friday 5 April, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery. This invitation extends to all Kate’s friends and acquaintances. ‘ The song has ended but the melody remains’.
HARNETT Marie Terese, on March 19, 2024
peacefully in her sleep at Ashburton Hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony. Loved mother and mother in law of Robert and Jane, Belinda and Joe and the late Randall, Jack and Helen, and Rebecca and Richie. Very much loved Nanny of Patrick, Felix, and Cleo; Hannah and Simon, and Joe and Chole; Brooke and Josh; Sinnead, Dominic, and Frano. Great Nanny to William, and Maddie. Messages to the Harnett Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Very special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful care of Marie. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday March 26, commencing at 1.30pm Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
O’NEILL Elizabeth Mary (Betty), on March 17, 2024
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Eric. Much adored Mum and Mum in law of Jackie, Jill, James (dec), Lyn and Richard, Nick (dec) and Chris. Adored by her 17 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the family of the late Betty O’Neill to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Family would like to thank all the staff at Rosebank for their love and care of Betty. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at Our chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 21, commencing at 11.00am followed by private Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
GLANVILLE James Francis (Jim), on March 14, 2024
died at Ashburton Hospital. Loving husband of the late Chrissie. Loved father of Jamie-lee and grandfather of Georgia, and Thomas (Auckland). Loved brother in law of Jan Wilson, and best mate of Kenny Johnston. Loved brother of Robert, Murray, Marie, Elizabeth , Bruce, Lenny and Treena, and their families. Loved and cherished friend to many. Messages to Jim’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Special thanks to the Ashburton Hospital, and Coldstream for their care of Jim. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Jim will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday March 20, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.
MacDonald Margaret Yvonne, on March 12, 2024
at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 Years. Loved wife of the late Eoin MacDonald. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Rosslyn and Neville, John, and Stephanie and John. Gran of Candice, Michael and Sherri, Hannah, Dean and Ellen, and Craig. Proud great-Gran of Evelyn. Thank you to Christchurch Hospital, Ashburton Hospital, St John, and Coldstream Lifecare and Village Ashburton. Messages to Margaret’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 18, commencing at 11.00am.
THOMSON Irene Constance Stewart (nee Swapp) 26.08.1935 – 09.03.2024
Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late John (Jack) Thomson and loved mother and mother in law of John and Lyn, Sally and David Brydie, Mark and Elspeth, and Willie and Hayley. Adored daughter of the late Margaret and Robert Swapp and loved sister of the late Eric Swapp and the late Margaret Blane. Adored Granny to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special mention to Terrace View Retirement Village staff, Tinwald Medical Centre and Dr Iain Melton (Christchurch Heart Group) for their wonderful care of Irene. A service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held in our Chapel cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Thursday March 14 commencing at 1pm, followed by a private interment.
GIBSON Kiri (Wendy) On Saturday 9, 2024.
Passed away suddenly. Dearly loved wife of Lindsay. Mother and mother-in-law to Rangi and Geoff, Leigh and Heath, Nelle and Mark, and Kimberley and Alex. Treasured Nana of Reece, Connor, Jorja Leigh, Tipene, Ashlein, Maia, Holly, Cole, Willow, Lincoln, Emilio, and Valentino, and great grandmother to Cassius. Messages to the family of Kiri can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service will be held on Friday, March 15 at Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton commencing at 2pm, followed by a celebration of Kiri’s life at the Hampstead Clubrooms, Bridge Street, Ashburton.
JOHNSTON Patricia Mary (Pat), on March 3, 2024
at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her family, aged 90 years. Wife of the late Trevor. Loved mother and mother in law of Kenny and Karen, Brenda and Garry, and friend of Jono. Loved Nana Pat of the late Trevor, Pip, Alice, and Marc; and the late Shaun. Great-Nana of Shylah, and Grace. Messages to the Johnston family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to St John and the Ashburton Hospital for their care of Pat and the support shown to the family. In keeping with Pat’s wishes a private cremation has been held.