in Ashburton, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Maurice. Loved mother and Mother-in-law of Chris and Mary, Miles, Pip and the late Dave. Adored Grandma of Mark, and Paul, Harris; Connor, and Ryan. Admired ‘Great’ Grandma of Phoebe, Oscar and Becky, and Louie. Joan’s family would like to thank all the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care of Joan. Messages to the Buckland Family to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service for Joan will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 25, commencing at 10:00am.

peacefully after a short illness at Coldstream Lifecare Ashburton with her daughter by her side, in her 90^th year. Much loved wife of the late Marius. Much loved mother and mother in law of Bill and Debby, Liz and John, Peter and Lisa, Stuart, and Paul and Nic. Loved grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jean’s family would like to thank all the staff at Coldstream for their loving care of Jean. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Red Cross would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Cabout Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Jean will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday May 23, commencing at 1:30pm followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved daughter of the late Charles and Mary Gilbert.  Loved sister of the late Margaret Scott (formerly Scarth), and the late Mary Laird.  Treasured aunty of all her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Messages to Frances’ family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Frances will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 21, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.

In the loving care of the staff at Radius Millstream, and with her family by her side. Loved wife of the late Lex (Wakanui) and cherished mother and mother in law of Chris and Peter, Peter and Michele, Marty and Janine, and Jeff and Kerry. Marion was a special Nana to her 9 grandchildren and NanaNana to her 11 great-grandchildren. Following a private family service, a Memorial Celebration of  Marion’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road on Saturday, 18^th May 2024  at 1:30pm.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital with his family by his side, after a long illness, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved husband of Jan.  Much loved father and father in law of Brent and Juliet, Jayson and Clare, and Natasha and Peter.  Treasured Grandad of Riley; Meghan, and Ciaran; and Callum and Cathy.  Messages to the Nish family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Celebration of Graeme’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Steets, Ashburton on Thursday May 16, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital aged 97 years.  Wife of the late Tom Scott (formerly of Ruapuna).  Loved mother and mother in law  of Malcolm, Julie, the late Sandra, Richard and Mary.  Sadly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Lisa, James, Kathryn, Jeremy, Natasha, Sean, Bella, Harrison, and Jaxson.  Messages to the Scott family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Beth will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 18, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband and friend of Helen.  Much loved father and father in law of Andrew and Debbie, Bruce and Tash, and Denise and the late Steve Skinner.  Adored Grandad of James, Luke, and Ella; Jordan, Deon, and Maddison; and Kaya, and Louie. Great-Grandad of Aaliyah, and Bronson.  Special uncle and friend of Fiona Leys.  Messages to the family of Herb Skinner, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the carers at Tuarangi for their kindness.  At Herb’s request a private cremation has been held.

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Jack.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Christine and the late Hank Harrison, Mark and Katie, Vicki and Rob Clare, and Jo and Lindsay Paape.  Treasured Nana, Nan, and old Nan of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Wheeler family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Val’s request a private family service has been held.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton surrounded by his loving family, in his 89^th year. Loved and loving husband of Marilyn. Loved and devoted Dad and father in law of Sue and Robert Scott, Richard and Fiona, and Kate and Brendon Patchett. Much adored Pa of Jack and Eartha, George and Emily, and Holly and Will. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Eric in his final days. Messages to the Maw family PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated. A service to honour Eric’s life will be held at St Johns Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven, on Monday May 13 commencing at 1:30pm, followed by private interment at Methven Cemetery.

Aged 75 years. Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with Jim by her side. Devoted wife of Jim. Compassionate and loving Mum of Chris and Graham, and mother in law of Jessie. Proud Grandma of Kingsley and Coralie. Thank you to the caring and compassionate staff at Terrace View and Three Rivers Medical, especially Dr Maddy Hayes. Messages to the Aldridge family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John can be made at the service or online, in memory of Brenda. A service for Brenda will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday, May 14, commencing at 2:00pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.