Funeral Notices

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.

ALLEN Francis Edward (Ted), on February 10, 2024

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.

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.