At home, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Murray. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Juliet and Alasdair McLeod, Hamish and Ainsley, and Bronwyn. Loving Benne of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Natalie, and Eric Inkersell and Russell and Gill Smith. Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. In accordance with Lesley’s wishes a family memorial has been held. Messages may be directed to the family of Lesley Faulkner PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740
Funeral Notices
BLAKE Shirley Phyllis On Monday December 10, 2024
Peacefully, surrounded by family at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Murray. Loving Mum and mother in law of Trevor and Jac, Geoffrey and Barbara, The late Vicki and the late Linda. Loving Grandma of Mereta, Penelope, and Brendan. Loving Great Grandma of Chloe, Paige, Lucy and Ashley. Special friend of Christine and Gary. Messages to the Blake family , P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Shirley will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday December 16, commencing at 10:00am. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.
SKILLING Michael James (Mike)-on December 10, 2024,
Surrounded by his family, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Barbara. Much loved father of the late Donna-Marie, and Justin and Emma. Treasured Grandad of Georgia and Dan, Anastasia, Sienna, and Sawyer, and great-Grandad to Jonty. Messages to the Skilling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday December 14, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on Mike’s notice for the link.
ALLEN Christopher John (Chris), on December 9, 2024
In loving memory of Christopher John Allen, aged 62, who passed away on Monday 9th of December 2024. Chris was a loving husband to Anne-Marie, devoted father to Jonathan & Natalie and partners Gina & Ashley, treasured son of the late John & Joyce Allen (Tirau) and son-in-law to the late Frank & Margaret McAtamney (Woodbury), beloved brother and brother-in-law to Tony & Lyn Allen, Robyn & Lindsay Ryan, Mike & the late Marie Botica, Steve & Jo McAtamney and Lizzie McAtamney, fun loving uncle to all his nieces & nephews and dear friend to many. His generosity, warmth and infectious sense of humour will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Messages to the Allen family: PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Saturday December 14th commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
EVANS Andrew Malcolm (Andy), on December 9, 2024
Passed away on December 9, 2024, aged 70 years. Youngest son of the late Betty and Doug Evans. Dearly loved Dad of Lance, Odette, Nicola, and Ryan, and loved Grandad of his 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Messages to the Evans family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held.
CAMERON Brian Kennedy – On December 4th, 2024
Aged 93 years in Ashburton. Much loved and loving husband of Norma for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Helen Whelan, Lynette and Robin McClimont, Joanne Cameron and Dale Oman, and very proud Grandad of Joshua; Renee; Kamal, Grace and Daniel. Very sadly missed and now at rest. Your memory lives on in our hearts. Dearly loved son of the late Robert and Alma Cameron (nee Watson). Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late John, and Bev Cameron (Ashburton) and Denis and Joy Cameron (Christchurch). Loved brother-in-law of Bev and the late Art Asbury (Brisbane). Uncle of Toni, Bruce and David; Alistair, Ross and Fiona; Vincent and Dianne. In memory of Brian, please donate to Ashburton St John. Messages to the Cameron family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740 or at www.legacy.com. A Memorial Service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Tuesday 10th December 2024, commencing at 2pm.
PHILPOTT Olive Enid – On December 1, 2024,
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. Treasured mother of Susan, and Alastair. Adored aunty of all her nieces and nephews, and adopted aunty Olive of Alex, Yuliya, Iliya, and Nellya . Loved sister of the late Vera, and George. Loved sister-in-law of Elma. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to Olive’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Olive’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton on Friday, December 6, 2024, commencing at 11am.
LYNN Helen May, on December 2nd, 2024
Passed away peacefully at Terrace View on December 2nd, 2024. Dearly loved daughter of the late Arthur (Jim) and Mary Sampson. Loved sister of Jimmy, the late John, Dawn, Brian, Bruce, Marion, Marleen, and partners. Loved by her nieces and nephews. Messages to Helen’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View ,for their loving care of Helen. In keeping with Helen’s wishes a private cremation
McRAE Jean Elizabeth on November 23, 2024
Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, with her family by her side on Saturday November 23, 2024, aged 82 years. A dearly loved wife of her late husband David. Much loved mother and mother in law of Peter and Tracy, Deborah and David, Catherine and Greg, Angela and Phil, and Campbell. A very special grandmother of Kane, Elliot and Lydia; Laura, Anna and Hamish; Rachel; and Austin and Heath. A sincere thank you for the amazing care and compassion shown to Jean during her time at Radius Millstream. Messages to the McRae family, 90 Scarness Road, RD 12, Rakaia 7782. At Jean’s request a private service was held at Our Lady of the Snow, Catholic Church., Methven.
MILLS Patricia Helen (Helen), on November 29, 2024.
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years. Loved partner of the late John Warwood. Dearly loved Mum of Stew and Roz, Graeme, Joan and Andy, Sally-Anne, and Elle and Stu. Treasured Nan of Nic, Stacey, Lauren, Brearna, Trent, Emma, and Charlotte, and a loved great-Nan to her 7 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Mills family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Helen. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday December 5, commencing at 2.00pm.Followed by a family interment at the Otautau Cemetery on Saturday December 7, at 11.00am.