Funeral Notices

SIVIER Carole Margaret – On December 22, 2024.

Passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 76 years. After a valiant and lengthy battle with cancer. Carole leaves behind her beloved husband Brian. Dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Tony and Jill, and Anita and Chris. Proud Nanny of Georgie, Michael, and Callum; Jacob, and Kei. Great Nanny of Cooper, Lilly, and Hazel. Messages to the Sivier family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Carole’s life will be held at Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday, December 28, 2024 commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

SMITH Ruby Lilian-on December 20, 2024.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey (Geoff).  Loved mother and mother in law of Judyth and Ben Henson, Kevin and Wendy, Gary and Darlene, Bruce and Jennifer (Perth), and Lesley and Odette (Perth), and much loved grandmother , great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.  Messages to Ruby’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Due to family overseas Ruby’s Memorial service will advised at a later date.

JONES Alison Mary (nee Draffin)– on December 19, 2024.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Christine and John Arnold, Stephen and Janet Jones-Poole, and Daryl and Maree.  Treasured Grandma of Philip and Amy, and  Jason: Ellen and Tafari, and Jenne, and great Grandma of Naomi, and Tyler.  Messages to Alison’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private burial has been held and a Memorial service for Alison will be held at a later date.

HUGHES, Yvonne Dawn (nee Milton) -On December 19, 2024

Peacefully, with her family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the Late Dave.  Much loved mother of Malcolm, Leora, Rachael, and Greg, and loved Nan to Sam, Shyan, Harpa, Bonnie and Olive, and Great Nan to Keahni.  Thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream and Ashburton Hospital for their care of Yvonne. Messages to the Hughes Family C/- 20 Canada St, Watlington, Timaru 7910.  A Private Cremation has been held.  A Memorial Service for Yvonne will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on  Saturday 8th February commencing at 1pm.

KEENAN Ainslee Clare (nee FACER), on December 15, 2024

Aged 76. Passed away suddenly but peacefully in Nelson on 15 December 2024. Loved wife of Frank, treasured Mum to Wayne, Fiona and Raylene and their partners Diane, Chris and Greig. Cherished Nana to Alexander, Riley and Bridget. Sister and sister-in-law to Lindsay and Faye, the late Russell and Lou. Following a private cremation in Nelson on 18 December, a Memorial service for Ainslee will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church, Baring Square East, Ashburton on Saturday January 11, 2025, commencing at 2pm.

LEADLEY  Elizabeth Ann (Liz))(nee Smith)-on December 19, 2024.

Finally at peace after a courageous battle, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 65 years.  Dearly loved partner of the late Stuart. Loved mother and mother in law of Daniel and Chantelle. Loving Grandma of Addison, Willow, and Ivy-May. Loved step mother of Tania, Julia, Robyn, and Duncan. Loved by all her extended family and friends.  Special thanks to the staff at Christchurch  ICU for making Liz comfortable.  Messages to the Leadley family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Liz will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Monday December 23, commencing at 11.00am.

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WILLS Margaret Joy (Joy) (nee Bebbington) on December 14, 2024

Passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2024 at Tuarangi Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Stuart, and Wendy Rooney, Alison and Paul Connell, Debra and Andy Giles, and Graeme. Adored Granny of Kate, Jake, Ruby and Grace; Michael, Brenton, Laura and Brooke; Gerad and Madison; George, Johny and Jane. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi Home for the loving care they gave mum.  Messages to the Wills Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family memorial will be held.

LUCKING, Dorne Christina, On December 14, 2024

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan Edward, much loved mother and mother in law of Debbie and Roger, Lynda and the late George and Richard and Stella. Loved nana and great nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care and attention of Dorne. Messages to the Lucking Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Dorne’s wishes a private family memorial service has been held.

McCORMICK Ivy Johan – On December 13, 2024

Peacefully in her own home. Loved wife of the late Len Smith and Ansley McCormick. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Doug and Pam McIlwrick and Barbara and Eddie Hornberg (Australia). Loved Grandma and great Grandma to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Ivy McCormick’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Ivy’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Havelock Street, Ashburton on Wednesday 18th 2024, commencing at 2pm.

JAMISON Shirley May on Friday December 13, 2024

Peacefully, at Terrace View, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Bob. Much loved mother and mother in law of Helen and Paul, Robin and Phillipa, Diane and Philip Vanderweg, Judy, and the late Howard. Adored Nana Shirley to Melissa, Karly, Philippa, James; Andrew, Adam, William; Scott, Ryan, Mason; Chris, Marie, Stuart; and Gemma. She will be missed by all her great grandchildren. Shirley’s family would like to thank the staff at at Terrace View for their love and care of Shirley during her time with them. Messages to the Jamison family , P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Shirley will be at St Davids Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton, on Friday  December 20, commencing at 1:30pm. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.