Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Timaru on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Aged 78 years. Loved partner and best friend to Shirley, father and father in law to Peter and Fiona, Wendy and Bill, and stepfather to Lisa. Cherished grandfather to Dylan, Ryan, Madeline, Rhyse, Braiden and Liam. Messages to the Suttie family may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to Ashburton Hospital, Palliative care, District nurses and South Canterbury Hospice. A service for Phil will be held at the Ashburton MSA, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Monday March 4, commencing at 1:30pm, followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.
Funeral Notices
CATES Peter John on February 27, 2024
peacefully at Radius Millstream Ashburton. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Jocelyn. Loved and treasured Dad of Joanne and Greg Lovett, and Nikki and Dave Copland. Loved and adored Grandy of Emma and Stuart Poppelwell, Daniel and Emily Lovett; Kate and Jimmy Somerville, Jane and Johnny Harrison, and Peter Copland. Loved Great Grandad of Isaac, Henry, and Caleb Poppelwell; Max, Eleanor, and Isabelle Lovett; Ella Somerville; and Ryan, Lochie and Ben Harrison. Messages to the Cates family. PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. We would like to express our gratitude to the wonderful staff at Radius Millstream for their care of Peter. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Trotts Gardens, Racecourse Road, Ashburton, on Saturday March 2 commencing at 11:00am, followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.
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.
BAYLISS Shirley Dianne (nee Dobbs), on Febraury 8, 2024
Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 73 years. A memorial service to celebrate Shirley’s life has been held.
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.
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.
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.