Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, after a short illness. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Lina, much loved father of Julian Kershaw, and dear friend of the late Rhonda. Messages to Ron’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Ron’s request a private cremation has been held.
Funeral Notices
MIDDLETON Gary William, on January 24, 2023
at Ashburton, aged 67 years. Gary passed away surrounded by his beloved family. Much loved and adored best mate of Jan. Much loved and respected father and father in law of Vikki and Grant, Karen and Dave, Tracey and Rob, and Scott and Tara. Beloved and fun Poppi of his grandchildren, Brooke, and Holly; Keylah, Aleesha, and Brylee; and Kane. Messages to the Middleton family, P O Box 472, Ashburyon 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury may be made on line at bit.ly/gfmiddleton2401. A Service to celebrate Gary’s life will be held at the Methven Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Friday January 27, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.
BRUCE Margaret Edna, on January 24, 2023
Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother in law of Barry and Sue, Ian and Carolyn, Stuart and the late Philippa Waddell. Much loved nana of Jo, Tim, and Annabella; Esther, Peter, and Philip; and Amanda, Tom, Sarah, Kate, and James. Loved great nana of her 11 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View for their care of Margaret. Messages to the family of the late Margaret Bruce, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Margaret will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday January 28, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
EADEN Donald Frank (Don), on January 24, 2023
Passed away peacefully, with his family, at Ashburton, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Much loved father and father in law of the late Peter, Tim and Pam, David and Denise, and Jane and Cyril. Treasured Grandad of Ashleigh, and Brad; Grant; and Tesha. Great-Grandad of Alita, and Lalya; Sophie, Hunter, and Ivy, and loved friend of Trish. Messages to the Eaden family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Don’s request a private service has been held.
CAMERON Judith Mary (nee Parsons), on January 21, 2023
23 May 1941 – 21 Jan 2023. Passed away unexpectedly at home. Loved wife of the late Angus Cameron. Much loved mother and mother in law of Carolyn and John, Juliet and Peter, Guyon and Fiona, and Sarah and Seaun. Adored Grandma to Jack, Laura, Sophie, Ella, Angus, Milly, Molly, Hugh, and Tilly. Messages to the Cameron family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Judith’s life will be held at the St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton, on Friday January 27, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private interment.
SNOWBALL Valarie Margaret (Val), on January 21, 2023
peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Much loved mother and mother in law of Gavin and Cheryl, Ian and Jo, and Karen and Kevin. Adored nana of Nick; Daniel, Karl, and Blair; and Ben, Nicole, and Simon and great nana of Aaliyah, Tessa, Ollie, and Millie. Messages to the Snowball family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 25, commencing at 10.30am followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
REES Ken, on January 18, 2023
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Ashburton Hospital, 18 January 2023, aged 84 years. Loved and adored husband of Lyn, dearly loved father of Glenn, and Donna, much loved Poppa of Oliver, Cameron, Cody, Daniel, Paisley and great grandfather to Lyric, Jackson, and Willow. Messages to the Rees family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday, 25 January 2023, commencing at 2.00pm. All are welcome.
JOWERS Colin John , on January 18, 2023
Passed peacefully on Wednesday 18th January 2023, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in his 86th year.Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Perry for nearly 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Janeen and Neil Donaldson, Lyndal and the late Donald Irvine, Tracey and Nick Traylen. Adored grandad of Karl and Courtney, Lana and Aaron, Rachel and Leighton, Hugh, George; Olivia and Riley, Maddy and Tom; Alex and Pippa. Special great grandad of Natalie, Elsie and Bella, Edward and Charlie, Henry, Nate and Archer. Loved brother and brother in law of the late June and Ray Burton, and of Barry and Natalie Quantock. Loved uncle and cousin. Heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful medical and support teams who’ve cared for Colin, and to friends, family and colleagues for all your support. Colin loved life, and loved people. Messages to PO Box 6008, Ashburton. A celebration of Colin’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Monday 23 January at 4.30pm.
HOSKIN Roy George, on January 18, 2023
peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 81years. Much loved husband of the late Kaye. Loved father and father in law of Darryll and Vicky, Janine and Donn, Kylie and Jason Loved grandad of Moriah, Rebekah, Ben, Alyssa, Scott, Shanan and great grandad of Shelby, Beau and Luka. Loved brother of Ian, the late Harvey, Bruce, and Barbara. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Thanks to the staff of Terrace Veiw Retirement Village and Dr Penny Holdaway for their care of Roy. Messages to the family of the late Roy Hoskin PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Roy’s wishes a private family service will be held.
BRUCE Malcolm Harrym (Mac), on January 19, 2023
at Ashburton Hospital, with his loving family. In his 92 Year. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Audrey for nearly 70 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Roger and Raewyn, Greg and Carolyn. Dearly loved grandad of Michael and Amanda, Hannah and Richard, Jason, Daniel and Abbey and great grandad of Walter and Wyatt, Thomas, Noah and little Mac. A very special thanks to Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital and the Urology Department, Christchurch Hospital for their care of Mac. Messages to Malcolm Bruce’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Mac’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday January 24, commencing at 1.30pm followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.