in her 95th year, in the loving care of Radius Millstream Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken Linton and loving mother of Marie and Malcolm Lill, Graeme and Sue, Sandra Totty, and Peter Stephenson, Rodger and Sheryn. Loved Grandma and G.G. of her 7 grandchildren and their partners and her 8 great -grandchildren. Messages to the Linton Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance of June’s wishes a private family service has been held in the garden.
Funeral Notices
BOND Maurice Harry (BONDI), on August 23, 2023
passed peacefully at Radius Millstream surrounded by family, in his 85th year. Loved husband of Anne (Schaab) for 57 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of Carolyn and Grant Hood, Gregory and Maria, Craig (dec), and Simon. Loved Grandad of Leighton, Olivia, Joshua, and Kirstie. Loved great Grandad of Edward, and Charlie. “Our legend will be missed, Rest in peace”. Special thanks to the carers at Radius Millstream and Doctor Penny. Messages to Maurice Bond’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A celebration of Bondi’s life will be held in our chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Tuesday August 29 commencing at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton crematorium.
CORNELIUS John Andrew, on August 22, 2023
at home, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Ailsa, and sparring partner of Mito. Proud and loving father and father in law of Mary and Stu, and Mike and Sara. Loved son of the late Mick and Lex of Waimate. Much loved brother and brother in law of Jill and Dave. Loved brother in law of Jan and Errol, Marion and Stan, Alex and Joan, Joan and Ian, and Helen and Ron. “Grandfather” of the Llama Lads, Champers, Rusty, Hawkie and the late Milo. Many thanks to St John. Messages to the Cornelius family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private family funeral has taken place in Ashburton.
LYSAGHT Austin James (Aus) , on August 25, 2023
peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Cherished father and father in law of Sue, Annie and Mark, Theresa and Tim, Greg and Sandy, and Jim and Kerri. Adored ‘Aus’ of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Lysaght family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donation to Princes Court would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Austin will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday August 30, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on Tuesday August 29th, at 7.00pm.
ALDRIDGE Dulcie May, on August 18, 2023
peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Melly. Much loved mother and mother in law of Lynette Ferguson, Melva and Danny McKendry, the late Christine Tuiriangi, Heather and Wayne Blackwell, Wendy, Stewart, and Terry. Loving Nana of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchild. Messages to the Aldridge family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Tuarangi Home for their love and care of Dulcie. At Dulcie’s request a private family service has been held.
TAYLOR Barry Leonard, on August 16, 2023
Has passed from this world on August 16, 2023, aged 83 years. Barry had a private interment. The Taylor family wish to thank all the staff at Radius Millstream for their care, the nurses at the Ashburton Hospital where he passed, and the doctors at the Tinwald Medical Centre who looked after him over the years. Many thanks to friends for their support given, with loving memory, from the Taylor family.
DAY Allan Rodney, on August 20, 2023
(of Rakaia) passed away peacefully on Sunday August 20, 2023 at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 82 years. Loved father of Mark, Lucas, Jenise, Richard, and Rodney. Loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Allan’s request a private cremation has been held.
BOTA Janice Mae, on August 22, 2023
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, on August 22 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Miklos Sandor. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Niki and Nicola, Paul, Karl and Deborah, and Angela. Treasured grandmother of Matthew, Tamara and Ben, Alisha and Paul, Charlotte, and Hannah. The family would like to thank the Radius Millstream Team for all their continued support in Janice’s care. Messages to the Bota Family, 9 Balmoral Place, Allenton, Ashburton 7700, or thebotas@xtra.co.nz. A service to celebrate Janice’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr of East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday August 28, commencing at 2:30pm, followed by interment at the Hinds Cemetery.
GALLETLY Ronald John (Ron), on August 21, 2023
quietly at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, surrounded by family, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn. Cherished father and father in law of David and Genevieve, and Paul and Robyn. Much loved and adored Pop of Jessica, Lachlan, Thomas, Kyle and Austin. Messages to the Galletly family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and can be made at the service. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr of East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday August 28, 2023 commencing at 11:00am, followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.
CREAN Allister Peter, on August 20, 2023
peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 86 years. Loved son of the late Dora and Bill (formerly of Mason’s Flat, Hawarden) Loved brother and brother in law of the late Francis, and Betty, the late Ivan, and Isabel, the late Trevor, and Merle and Alan, Max and the late Shirley, Robert and the late Elizabeth, Louisa and the late Gerald McAslan, David and Janice. Respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Terrace View and Dr Penny Holdaway for their exceptional care and attention of Allister. Messages to the Crean family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Allister’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Tuesday August 29, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.