passed away at Ashburton Hospital, aged 83 years
Loved husband of Margaret (nee O’Neil), father of Felicity Dagg (Ashburton), Geoffrey, and David (both of Christchurch). Dearly loved Granddad of Anthony Drummond (Australia), Sara and Mike Thompson, Alex, Michael, little Jeff and Annalize. Beloved Great Granddad of Eli, Spencer and Jade (Tag) and Sarah (Australia). Many thanks to the Ashburton Hospital staff, St John, also the District Nurses and home help. Messages to the Drummond family c/ 77B Oxford Street Ashburton 7700. At John’s request a private cremation has been held, but a get together at Eat Cafe 20 River Terrace, Ashburton will be held on Wednesday January 25 at 2.30pm.

peacefully at home, Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 51 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra. Adored and loving dad of Matty and Tempany, Ashleigh, and Laura. Loved by his extended family and friends. Messages to the Bagrie family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and maybe made online at http://bit.ly/sjbagrie1601. A celebration of Simon’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday January 20, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery, Seafield Lawn, Seafield Road.

Unexpectedly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 3 years.  Beautiful wee princess of Shaun and Symone.  Adored by her brothers, Huxley, and Macklin.  Fun loving precious wee Effie girl to Chris and Mary-Jean Hart and beautiful Effie Bear to Geoff and Susan Allnutt.  Loved niece of Sarah and Jack and loved by her extended family. “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”— Winnie the Pooh.  Messages to Effie Hurley’s family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Effie’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road,  on Thursday January 19, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

at Ashburton, aged 75 years. Gay passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Dearly loved wife of the late David,  loved mother and mother in law of Andrew and Sheree, Jan and Michael  and treasured ‘Grandi B’ of Sophie, Jaeden, Zoe, Brody, and Max; Bianca, and Lucia and great-‘Grandi B’ to Asher, and Ezra..  Loved daughter of the late Gerald and Maisie Campbell. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Guyon, and Trish Campbell, and a much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Beckley family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John Health Shuttle Replacement  would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/gtbeckley1401.  A service to celebrate Gay’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday January 23, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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Born Greenwich England 1930. Sadly, passed away Thursday 12^th January 2023, in the care of Ashburton Hospital. Devoted and loving wife of the late Reverend Frank William Gear, minister of the Ashburton Berean Bible fellowship. The grieving mother of two sons, Richard died age two of Leukemia and eldest son Geoffrey tragically lost at age 40 years. ‘Death no longer will part us, or distance divide, for when I awake, I will rise by their side.’ Betty is survived by her granddaughter Zoe Gear. No flowers by request. Messages to Betty’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, January 20, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private interment.

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton (formerly of Pleasant Point) on Monday, 9 January 2023, aged 83 years.  Gone to be with his Lord and Saviour.  Dearly loved husband of Ngaire for 62 years.  Adored and loved father and father in law of Faye and Neil (Pleasant Point), Suzanne (Waipahi), Eon (deceased) and Theresa (Reno USA), Karl and Jane (Lauriston), Ilene (Temuka), Vicki and Evan (Christchurch), Melvin and Megan (Ashburton), Vaughan and Amanda (Fergus Falls USA).  Much loved granddad of 31 grandchildren and great granddad of 28 great grandchildren.  His legacy lives on!  Loved eldest son of Clifford and Susie (both deceased).  Brother and brother in law of Elsie and Ray (both deceased), John and Margie, and Philip.  Brother in law to Ngaire’s family, Janice (deceased), Des (deceased), Don and Sheryl, and Margaret (deceased).  Uncle and great uncle to many more.  All the family wish to thank the staff at Terrace View Retirement Village for caring for dad over the last few years – we thank you so much.  We have had a cremation and are planning a service to celebrate Dad’s life at a later date.  This will be at St Albans, Pleasant Point.  We will contact friends and family to let you know the date.  Otherwise messages to:  Faye Gillies.  21 Kyber Street, Pleasant Point.  0210561277

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 79 years. Loving wife of Bruce. Much loved mother of Jason, and Nicky, and grandmother of William, and Melissa. Thank you to the staff of Coldstream Lifecare, and Ward One Ashburton Hospital for their care of Lesley. Messages to the Ballard family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Lesley’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Diana for 65 years. Cherished father and father in law of Stephen and Kristine, Sue and Steve, and Cathy and Simon and Grandfather of William, Rebekah, Hamish, and Bridget. Messages to the Bruce family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Robin’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 12, commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Chertsey Cemetery.

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, ICU. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger. Much loved mother and mother in law of Lisa and Aaron, Craig and Sarah, Nick, and the late Carrie. Loved Grandma to Ethan, Aston, Lily and Mac. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Kidney Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/deburdett0701. At Denise’s request, a private family service has been held.

at Ashburton, surrounded by her family. In her 93^rd year.  Loved wife of the late Graham, and loved mother and mother in law of Raymond and Christine, Desmond, Gregory and Carole, Philip and Vicki, Bruce and Anne, Lynette and Stephen. Loved Nana, great- Nana, and great-great-Nana.  Loved sister of Rosemary and the late Bill.  Messages to the Leslie family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Following Colleen’s wishes, a private family service has been held.