15 Sept 1947 – 09 March 2023, Ashburton, previously of Gore. Loved wife of the Late Cairn McDowall (Gore).Precious and loved Mum of Isobel & Warren Gentle (Ashburton) the late Barry, Brent & Dianne Braithwaite ( Bribie Island, Australia) Niq James (Christchurch) late Matthew Braithwaite (Gore). Loved Gran of Tori & Zeir, Taine, Madison, Francine & Gavin, Yazmin & Kadin, Keegan & Hannah. Loved great-Gran of Bonnie & Kush, Jessie, Fletcher, Zephyr, Harper. Loved great-great-Gran of Avani. Dear friend of Robyn, Gran to Mandy, Ryan, Michelle and Krystal and God Mum of Mere (Gore), special friend to Colleen (Ashburton). Cherished daughter of the late Edith and Percy Botting and loved sister and sister in law of the late Victor & Noelene Botting, Eoin (late) & Joan Botting, Alan (late) and Mavis Botting, Lloyd and Terrill (Late) Braithwaite, Lex (late) & Barbara Waters (Australia).Loved Aunty Cess to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to Cecelia’s family, 32a Buffon Street, Waltham, CHCH 8023. A service to celebrate the life of Cecelia will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday 13th March at 2pm. A private cremation will follow. The family ask attendees to please wear joyful colours to celebrate their precious Mum Cecelia. Death is no endless journey, no going on alone. Only a pause, a quietness, a going home.
Funeral Notices
RAYNEL Sheryl Anne, on March 7, 2023
passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 78 years. Dear wife of Ed. Loved Mum of Stephen, Theresa, the late Lucretia, Natasha, Shane, and Paul. Will be sadly missed by all, and all her many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
McDONNELL Lindsay Diane, on March 6, 2023
peacefully on March 6, 2023, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Paddy. Much loved mother and mother in law of Diane and Matt, Susan and Jesse, and John and Nicky. Treasured Nana of Flynn, Millie, and Sophie; Edwin, Harry, and Murphy; Scarlett, Jack, and Jordy. Much loved sister and sister in law of Denise and Hugh, Patsy and the late Jimpy, Allie and the late Murray, and loved sister in law of Simon and Daphne, the late Geoffrey, and Margaret and a loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the McDonnell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Lindsay’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 9, commencing at 10.30am.
HARRIS Gweneth Gladys (Gwen), on March 4, 2023
at BUPA Parklands, Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Warner Harris. Much loved mother and mother in law of Mary and Grant (Perth), Barbara and Paul Shaw (Ashburton), David and Angelia (Nelson), Paula and Mona (Christchurch). Cherished Nana of Katie, James, Victoria, Kimberley, Ashleigh, and Melanie, and great-Nana to Amalie, Beau, Harriet, and Keanu. Fondly remembered step-Nana and great-Nana to Kiriama, Ariana, Arirangi, and Komai. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Gordon, and Hilary Hasell, and Ron Hasell. Messages to the Harris family, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Gwen’s wishes a private service has been held.
ALLAN Alexander Robert (Bob), on March 3, 2023
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty. Much loved father and father in law of Barbara and Barry Pinnell, and Gordon and Maree. Adored Poppa of Kerriann, and Jamie; Melissa and Mike, and Shaun and Jennifer. Messages to the late Bob Allan family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Bob will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 10, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
TROLOVE Graeme Bernard (Reg.No. 231323,Sgt Instructor, 2nd NZEF), on March 3, 2023
Died at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 72 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of William and Linda, Peter, and Jane. Much loved grandfather of Rosemary, Clare, Caroline, Nicola, Anna and George. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter, Derek, John, William, Jocelyn, and Robin Davidson, and loved by his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Wootton for your care of Margaret and Graeme for many years. Messages to the Trolove family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Graeme’s funeral service will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday March 9, commencing at 1.00 pm, followed by private interment.
CHAMBERS Noeline Ursula, on March 2nd, 2023
peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Much loved Mum of Rex, and the late Richard. Loving Nan of Bailey. ‘Rest In Peace’. Messages to the Chambers family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A service for Noeline will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday March 7, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
ROBINSON Ethel Lesley, on March 1st, 2023
peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie. Much loved mother and mother in law of Gail and Brian, Keith and Judy, Mark, Clair and Darren, and Noel and Sharron. Loved Nana and Granny of Rochelle, Natasha, and Carmella; Duncan, Cameron, and Abigail. Messages to the Robinson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to remember Ethel will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 6, commencing at 11.00am, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium
KAY Stephen Albert (Steve), on February 25, 2023
at Ashburton Hospital, aged 64 years. Loved son of the late Merle and Albie. Much loved brother and brother in law of Mike and Sally, Darryl, the late Sharon, and Ian. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Much loved friend of Julie and her family. Messages to the Kay family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 3, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
OLIN Stephen Norman, on February 28, 2023
(‘Poppa Steve’), on February 28, 2023, at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Milly. Loved father of Kevin, Vanessa, Michael, Jeremy, Tanya, and Steven. A much loved Grandad and “Poppa Steve”. Messages to the Olin family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/snolin2802. A service to celebrate Steve’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday March 4, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.