It is with sadness that we say good-bye to our Mum, Grandma, and great-Grandma who passed away peacefully on Friday April 14, 2023, at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Les. Loved Mum and mother in law of Dave (Chch), Carolyn and Gerald Davidson (Patea), Wayne and Gloria, Evonne and Murray Lumsden (Methven). Loved Grandma of her 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Jane over the last 4 years. Messages to the Ross family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service has been held.
Funeral Notices
DUNGEY David Gerard (Dave), on April 14, 2023
peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Katrina. Much loved father and father in law of Paul, Tyler and Katie, Jenae and Laiken, Kaitlyn, and Jamal and Kassey. Loved ‘Koko’ of Ellie, Lucas, Opal, and Holly. Loved son of Lester and the late Barbara. Loved brother of Pete and Ann, and uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Dungey family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Westpac Helicopter Rescue would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 20, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
SCOON Eileen May , on April 6, 2023
at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Loved mother and mother in law of Glenda and Richard Pierson (Christchurch) and Helen and Tony Robb (WA). Loved Nana of Shanda, Kirrily, and Hadleigh; Karen, Megan, and Hayley, and great-Grandnan of her ten great grandchildren. Messages to the Scoon family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Eileen. In keeping with Eileen’s wishes a private service has been held.
HAMPTON Roberta Jean, on April 14, 2023
peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by her family, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Anthony and Julie, Robert and Emma, Richard and the late Lynne, and Angela and Andrew Mill. Treasured Nana of Mark and Julie, Olivia, James and Amber; Belinda, Michael, and Felicity; Phoebe, and Eliza, and great-Nana of Hadley, and Patrick. Messages to the Hampton family P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A special thank you to all the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Roberta. In keeping with Roberta’s wishes a private service will be held.
MARTIN George Robert, on April 9, 2023
peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, with his family by his side, aged 87 years. Much loved husband of the late ‘Bet’ (Lilian). Loved father and father in law of Bev and Steve, Sandra, Pete and Suzie, and John and Nicola. Loved Grandad and great-Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grand children. Thanks to Rosebank and Three Rivers for their care of George. Messages to the Martin family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with George’s wishes a private service has been held.
COLLINS Olive Jean (Ollie), on April 9, 2023
2023 Suddenly at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter for 57 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Craig, Shane, and Tracey and Warren Stone. Adored Gran of her 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Messages to the Collins family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Ollie’s request a private cremation has been held.
SMALL Olive Madeline, on April 6, 2023
peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Aged 95 years. Much loved sister of the late Bill, Shelia, Claire, and Mary. Much loved aunt and great aunt of all her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. At Olive’s request a private cremation has been held.
MACLEOD Moira Gordon, on April 7, 2023
Passed away suddenly at home, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Loved mother and mother in law of Kaye and the late Alisdair Macleod, Catriona Williamson, and Doug. Special Gran and Great Gran to Jess, James, Archie, Maisy, and Greta Bowan, Abby, Richard, Mac, and Ruby Foster, Megan and little Hudson, and Callum. “Moira was a very special wee lady to many people”. Forever caring, Forever loved. Messages to the Macleod family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Celebration of Moira’s life will be held in Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday, April 13, commencing at 11.00am followed by private interment.
SHAW Rodney Charles (Rod), on April 5, 2023
“Now At Peace”. Dearly loved son of the late Min Soal, the late Neville Shaw, and stepson of the late Tom. Much loved brother and brother in law of Heather and Keith Cobden. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A private service for Rod has been held.
SYME Valerie Kay (Kay), on March 31, 2023
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tuarangi Rest Home, Ashburton on Friday March 31, 2023. Dearly cherished wife of Des Syme. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Fiona and Richard Maw, Nigel Syme, and Sharon and Karl Viney. Loved grandmother to George and Emily, Ava and Jack. Loved sister and sister in law of Shirley and Joe Alexander (Christchurch), Margaret Hotene (Porirua), John and Daphne Syme(Staveley), Errol and Jocelyn Syme, Ivan and Annette Syme and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. The family wish to thank the staff at Tuarangi Rest Home for their wonderful care given to Kay over the past two years. Messages to the Syme family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At the family’s request, a private cremation will be held beforehand. A Celebration of Kay’s life will be held in Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday, April 5, commencing at 2.00pm.