suddenly at Akaroa, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin McLeod, loved and cherished mother and mother in law to Fiona and Adrian, Clark and Susie, Hamish and Sarah. Adored Nana of Mimi, Mac and Bella, Thomas and Sylvie, Ella-Rose and Emelia. The service for Anita will be held at Brantwood Chapel, Trott’s Garden 371 Racecourse Road Ashburton, on Tuesday December 5, commencing at 1pm, followed by a private interment.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra (Australia), Debbie and Mark (Tauranga), Linda and the late Pete (Mount Maunganui), Steven and Derrin (Whangarei), and loved Nanny of Aimee, and Danny; Caz, Jerico, and Jess; Murphy; Jacinda, and Jack. Will be missed by all her great-grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the McDonnell family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Rosebank Lifecare for 11 Years of wonderful care, and Ashburton Hospital for their wonderful end of life care. At Sue’s request a private cremation has taken place.

Passed away at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family, aged 95 years. Loved husband of the late Edna. Loved father and father-in-law of Lachlan and Emie, Ted and Sharon, Ian and Sally, and Andrew and Sarah. Proud Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many thanks to all the staff at Rosebank Lifecare. Messages to Ron’s family can be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Ron’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen (Kit). Loved father of Dot, Mel and Cindy. Loved Grandad and Great-grandad of all his grandchildren, especially Russ and Jay. Rest in peace, no more pain. Many thanks to all. Messages to JJ’s family may be sent to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation has been held.

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on 20 November 2023, aged 72 years.  Loved partner of Kay. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Nikki, and Lindsay and Kim. Dearly loved and very proud Grandad of Samantha, Harrison and Charlotte. Loved and respected by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Wendy, his nephews and their wives, and his many friends. Messages to the Doak family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service will be held at Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Monday 27 November 2023 commencing at 2:00pm. Followed by private interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Ashburton.

Dearly loved wife of Michael. Very proud and much loved mother, mother in law and grandmother of Thomas, Louise, Georgie & Sam; Emily, Ollie, Evelyn & Archie; Hannah & Simon. Dearly loved sister of Gabrielle & Gavin; Joanna & Paul. Loved aunt of Sarah & the late Charlotte; Harriet & Sophie. Special thanks to Dr Michelle Vaughan and the amazing nurses at St Georges Cancer Care Centre, Lincoln Medical and Nurse Maude. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Georges Cancer Institute and/or Nurse Maude Canterbury. Messages to the family of the late Susan Wilson, 183 Ridge Road, RD2, Christchurch, 7672.

The family would like to announce that Bob passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on November 12, 2023, aged 90 years.  Messages to the Hughes whanau, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Bob’s request a private cremation has been held.

Suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Claire for 60 years. Loved brother of the late Fred, Keith, and Stanley and their families. A very special uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Tutty family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Mervyn’s life will be held at The Salvation Army, Cass Street, Ashburton, on Thursday November 16, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton, Seafield Lawn Cemetery.

passed away in a place of special significance doing something he loved on November 8, 2023, aged 63 years. Dearly loved best friend and soul mate of the late Cindy.  Adored father of Josie and Maddie. Cherished father-in-law of Hamish. Loved Pops of Mckenzie. Beloved son of Mumajan, the late John and the late Joe. Much loved brother to Jo, and Shorty. Loved and missed by all his friends and extended family. Messages to the Hampton family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Simon’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street Methven on Wednesday November 15 commencing at 1:30pm.

passed suddenly at Christchurch Public Hospital. Loving wife of Dennis. Much loved Mum and Mum in law of Erin, and Lynley and John Horton. Adored Grandma of Ethan, Israel and Gabriel. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Brenda and the late Denzil Law, and Warren and Philippa Deuart. Treasured aunty, cousin and friend to many. Messages to the Burridge family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Lois will be held at the Hakatere Presbyterian Church, Oxford Street, Ashburton, on Monday November 13, commencing at 11am, followed by interment at Ashburton, Seafield Lawn Cemetery.