peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jocelyn and partner of Marie Vincent. Much loved father and father in law of Sylvia and David Thompson, Ralph, and Rosie and Gordon Trott. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the family of the late Ted Allen, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Rosebank for their love and care of Ted. A service for Ted will be held in St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday February 15, commencing at 11.00am followed by private interment.
Funeral Notices
CURRIE George Wilfred, on February 8, 2024
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved father, grandfather and friend. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank, Ashburton Hospital and the Freemasons for their support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society may be made at the service. Messages to the family of George Currie PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of George’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street Methven on Tuesday 13 commencing at 10:05am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.
STUBBS John Greenall, on Febraury 5, 2024
peacefully after a brave battle at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 86 years. Loved husband of Gloria, father and father in law of June and Andy, Dawn and Frank, and Carol and Bevan. Grandfather of Kelsi and Cameron, Hayley and Casey and Holly. Great grandfather of Jake, Luca and Lyla. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Jean and Terry Lawton. Thank you to Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank for all John’s care over the last ten weeks. Finally at peace. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of John’s life will be held at Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Wednesday February 14, 2024, at 11.00am. Messages to the family of the late John Stubbs, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
OFFICER Beverley (Bev) Jean, on February 6, 2024
Passed peacefully on February 6, 2024 at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family. Beloved partner and friend of Graham Clarke. Cherished mother, nana, sister, daughter and friend. Thank you to the caring staff of Princes Court Lifecare Ashburton. Messages to the family of Bev Officer, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Ashburton can be made at the service. A Memorial service will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street Ashburton, on Monday February 12, commencing at 1:30pm.
ROY Elizabeth Dawn (Dawn), on February 4, 2024
peacefully at Rosebank lifecare aged 95 years. Dearly Loved wife of the late William Roy. Much loved Mum of Alasdair (dec) and Sara, Elizabeth and Malcolm, John, Chris, Murray, Robyn and Chris, and Glenys and Ian. Adored Nana Dawn of Lucy, and Sam; James, Nicholas, and Claire; Georgina, Emma-Kate and Angus; and Andrew. Loved by her great grandchildren George, Pippa, and Millie; and Oliver. Messages to the family of the late Dawn Roy, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Celebration of Dawn’s life will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday February 9 commencing at 1pm. Followed by interment at Ashburton Old Lawn Cemetery.
SMITH Michael Laxton (Micky), on February 4 , 2024
passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Loved son of the late Mona and Ted Smith. Much loved brother and brother in law of the late Gordon, Trisha and Ces, the late Malcolm, Graham and Doris, Brian and Shirley, Ronnie and Ally, and Lyn Smith. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Smith family, P O Box 103, Methven 7745. A Graveside service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at the Methven Cemetery on Thursday February 15, commencing at 2.00pm.
McFADDEN Pamela Margaret (Pam), on February 3, 2024
peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton , aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville. Much loved mother and mother in law of Alister and Lee, and Iain and the late Jo Graham. Adored Gran of Hamish and Bridget, Scott and Skyla, Bridget and David, and Ben and Millie; and Emma, and James. Great-Gran of Madison, and Harriet. Messages to the family of the late Pam McFadden, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Pam’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday, February 12, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment.
LOVETT Margaret (nee Chalmers), on January 23, 2024
Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Much loved Mum and mother in law of Jackie and Brian, Warwick and Denise, Sharon and Allan, and Andrew (don’t forget about Andrew). Very much loved and cherished by all her grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren. Will be sincerely missed by all. Fly high forever mother, with Ronnie. As instructed by Margaret a private cremation has been held.
GREEN Joy Doreen Catherine – On January 28, 2024
at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Beloved wife of the late Henry (deceased 2020). Much loved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law of Jane, Craig, Luke and Rohan. Rachel, Omar Imran and Prem. Simon, Nicola, Mikayla and Petra. Martin, Brenda, Dylan and Emma. Thank you to the staff at Radius and Dr Wootton. Messages to the family of Joy Green to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Joy will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday 22 February commencing at 2pm, followed by interment at Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
JOHNSTON Eric Edward, on January 22, 2024
passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Loving husband and best friend of Robin. Adored father and father-in-law of Eric Johnston, Mary-Jean and Chris Hart, Leah-Ann and Douglas McTague, Debbie and Mark Shea, and Jayne and Shaun Flett. Cherished grandfather of Shannon and Zoey, Brooke and Stephanie, Sarah and Jack, Symone and Shaun, Jesse and Chevylee, Lagan and Jarrad, Samuel and Sarah, Harmony, and Eric and Shania.
Doting great-grandfather of his “little Darlings” and admired brother, brother in-law and uncle.
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.”Messages to Eric’s family can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Dear Effie Charitable Trust would be greatly appreciated and can be made at https://deareffie.co.nz
A private service for Eric will be held.