passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on Saturday February 4, 2023, after a short illness, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Chris.  Adored and loved mother and mother in law of Joanne and Mark Hamlyn, Peter and Vicki, and Christine and Russell.  Treasured Gran of Riley, Jemma and Jonty; James, Mitchel and Paige; and Mackenzie.  Loved sister and sister in law of Trish and Maurice Small, and the late Geoff, and Nola Nevill, and loved sister in law of the late Janet, and David Diamond, and John and Judy Topham.  Treasured aunty to all her nieces and nephews.  Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all the Rosebank staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care.  Messages to the Topham family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service has been held.

aged 15.  Peacefully at home in Ashburton, surrounded by love. Deeply loved son of Brendon and Sharon.  Much loved friend and brother of Lachlan, Isaac, and Isla.  Loved grandson of Paul and Shirley Adam, and Hazel and the late Wallace MacKenzie.  Loved by all his aunties, uncles and cousins.                                                                                                                                                                                                      “Love Conquers All”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Our sincere thanks for all the love and support we have received over the last 8 months.                  Messages to the Adam family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Jacob will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday February 10, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Selwyn passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 93 years.  Loved husband of the late Heather, and Patricia.  Loved father and father in law of Gary and Brenda, Grant and Christine, Tanya and Murray, Lorraine, Merryn and Alan, and Sally.  Loved grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren and step-grandchildren.  Messages to the Ryde family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Selwyn’s’ request a private cremation has been held. 

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Christchurch on 28^th January 2023. In his 62^nd year. Much loved only son of Murray and the late Gertrude Lattimore, Methven. Beloved only sibling of Kate Holmes, Methven. Loving father of Maire and Sarah, Brisbane. Loved stepfather of Stephanie Forsyth-Taylor, Loburn. Adored Grandad of Addison and Charli. Loved and admired by his godson Lockie Armstrong. Messages of condolence to be sent to Lattimore Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. His company, humour, stories and support were enjoyed and appreciated by all of his large wider circle of family and friends. Highly respected colleague, friend, mate and respected officer of all who knew and worked with him for over 40 years’ service in the New Zealand Army, including NZDF deployments all over the world. Ian’s farewell and celebration of his life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday February 9, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

At Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on 1 February 2023, aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kay and Peter, Lynette, Ross and Shan, Grant and Brigit, and Jennifer and Barry.  Grandmother of the late Martin, Simon and Erin, Hamish, David and Ellie, Nicholas and Sara, Elise, Genevieve and Andrea, and great- grandmother of Corin, Owen and Asher. Messages to the Horsburgh family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family is grateful to the staff of Rosebank for the loving care given Elsie during her time with them. A Funeral service to be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton, on Saturday 4 February 2023 at 1.30 pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

At Methven House. Loved husband of the late Fay.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Gary and Wendy, Ken and Pam, Jayne and Barry.  Dearly loved and admired Grandad to Lance, Melanie and Blair, Stephen and Cat, Leyton and Megan, Georgia and Kees, Ryan and Brooke, Tayla and William, and Brodie.  Dearly loved and treasured great-Grandad to Lincoln, Ruby, Thomas, Ollie, Bentley, and Ashton.  A special thanks to Sue, Marilyn and the staff at Methven House. Also the doctors at Methven Medical Centre.  Messages to the Blackwell family, P O Box 3, Methven 7730.  A service to celebrate Gavin’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on Thursday February 2^nd, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully, with his family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 70 years.  Much loved husband and soulmate of Maureen.  Dearly loved father and farther in law of Ray and Anne, Daniel, and Rob.  Loved Pop of Conner; Maggie; Karson, and Kenzie.  Messages to the McLaren family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Brent’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday February 2^nd, commencing at 2.00pm.

 Suddenly at Auckland Hospital on Saturday 28^th January 2023.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret Connolly, and the late Anne.  Much loved father and father in law of Shane & Lisa (Christchurch), Justin & Meg (Geraldine), Matthew (Timaru), and Hamish & Kate (Christchurch).  Much loved Grandad of James, Will & Louis; Rachel, Tara & Finn; Vincent, Daniel & Olivia, and Charlie, Minnie & Ellie.  Respected friend of Lucy Passos and Paul, the late Tim and Brendon Connolly. May he rest in peace. Messages to the O’Brien family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul Society may be made on line at http://bit.ly/bpobrien2801. A Funeral Mass  to celebrate the life of Basil will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday February 3, commencing at 1.30pm,followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Passed away peacefully in her 82^nd year, at Ashburton Hospital, after a short illness.  Dearly loved husband of Dennis, and much loved mother and mother in law of Megan, Simon and Sarah. Nan to Ashleigh, Daniel, Michael, Arava, and Cassie. Loved sister and sister in law of Carol and Dick, Colin and Joan, and loved sister in law of the late Ardryne and Alan, the late Juliet and Peter and loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Chamberlain family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A caring and loving wife and mother, will be sadly missed by all.  As per Helen’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Suddenly at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 79 years. Loved wife of the late Major (Snow). Loved mother and mother in law of Meg Wren and Will, Robyn and Grant Baker, Lesley and Russell Fredric, Bruce Stewart, and Robert Mann. Loving Grandma and Great grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Joyce and the late Sam Brown. Loved by her nephews.  Messages to the Mann family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Shirley’s request a private cremation has been held.