Passed away at Ashburton on January 4^th, 2023. Aged 68. Now at Peace. Treasured husband and soulmate of Gay, loved Dad of Travis and partner Sarah, and the late Cole. Adored Grandad of Elsie. Much loved son of the late Gavin and the late Dorothy Thompson. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Anthea and Barry McLauchlan, Patty and Ray Vercoe and Helen and Roger Carter. Much loved uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Lawrence will be so sadly missed. Messages to the Thompson family c/- P O – Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Prostate Cancer would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/lgthompson0401. A celebration of Lawrence’s life is to be held at the Hinds Community Centre, 20 Rogers Street, Hinds, on Wednesday 11^th January 2023 commencing at 2pm.

Passed away peacefully  on December 31, 2022, at Terrace View Retirement Village, aged 74 years, surrounded by family. Beloved husband and soulmate of Glenys for 51 years and dearly loved and deeply respected dad of Katrina (Hokitika), Robert and Ben, Leighton and Kylie (all of Ashburton).Cherished and loved Grandad of Rhys, Zana, Reid, Willa and Fletcher , and Poppy (the Granddog).  Messages of support for the Nicol family c/o Terrace View, 37 Carters Tce, Tinwald 7700. A private cremation will be held , followed by a Memorial service at later date. “As always Righteous and Honourable to the end”

07/02/1950 – 31/12/2022 Passed peacefully at Coldstream Life Care, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of Rod. Loved mother and mother in law of Irene and Tom Evans (Christchurch) and the late Robert Webster, Richard and the late Joy (Tasmania), the late Lance, and Rachel Powell (Hinds) Loved Nana of Erica (nee Webster) and Kori Howse, Kerwin and Belinda Webster, and Coby Powell. Loved great Nana of Aroha and Tane Howse, and Billy Webster, Summer and Shyla. Loved daughter of the late Eric and Peggy Anderson (Blenheim) and daughter in law of the late Fred and Hazel Sowman (Blenheim). Loved sister and sister in law of the Anderson and Sowman families. Messages to the Sowman family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Gail will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday January 9, commencing at 2pm followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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in the loving care of Terrace View Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Angus. Loved and loving mother and mother in law of Angus, and John and Stephanie.  Loved Grandmama of Philip and Gabrielle, Dean and Ellen, and Craig, and great-Grandmama of Mahe, Asher, and Summer.  Messages to the McKay family P O Box 673, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church ,Cnr South Belt Jackson Street, Methven on Thursday January 5, 2023, commencing at 11.00am, followed by cremation.

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Gilmour.  Cherished mother and mother and law of Alan and the late Debbie, Suzanne (Sue) and Ron Murdoch, and Deirdre (Dee). Loved Gran of Pamela, and Kirsten: Shane:  Donna, and Joel, and great-Gran of Kaila, Bella, and Jonty.  Messages to the Blee family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request please. A service to celebrate Hilda’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday December 30, commencing at 10.00am, followed by a private interment.

peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved husband of Lorna for 65 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Grant and Robynne (Waimate), and Barry and Beth (Ashburton).  Adored and loved Pop of Lilee and Steve, Matt and Abbey, and Esther and Kyle. Loving great-Pop of Kobe, Isla, and Meadow; Elliot; and Alby, and Zaylen.  Loved brother and brother in law of the late Ian and Margaret, the late Annette and Arthur Bell, and the late Cynthia Tobin.  Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. “Now at Rest” Messages to the Hayman family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family interment for Don will be held at the Waimate Lawn Cemetery. A Memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Gunns Bush Camp, 36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate, on Wednesday January 4, commencing at 2.00pm.

Passed away peacefully in the care of Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, on Monday 19th December, 2022, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken Smith. Much loved mother and mother in law of Jillian and Peter George, Christine and the late Dougal Moore, Richard Smith and Louise Green. Treasured Nana and Nana Mary of of Nicholas, Cheyenne, Jayden, William and Charlotte;  Hamish, Courtney and Harry; James, Laura, Jack, Annabel and Daisy; Tori, Jamie, Jakob, Liam and Zac; Jaclyn, Jonny and Olivia; Sam;  Matt and Esther; and Maddie and Kate. Thank you to the staff at Rosebank for the loving care they have given Mary over the past 4 years. Messages to the Smith family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Mary will be farewelled by her family this week. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held in late January at a date to be advised.

BURKE Patrick Gordon, Flt Lieutenant RNZAF, in his 80^th year, at Ashburton Hospital, on December 15, 2022.  Dearly beloved husband of Dianne (Christchurch), and loved brother of Clyde (Nelson). Finally resting in peace, after a brave fight with Multiple Myeloma.  Heartfelt thanks to Professor Mike Ardagh, for his long term help, advice and commitment to Patrick’s welfare. Grateful thanks also to Dr Ruth Spearing, Haematologist, and Dr Scott Wilson, Ashburton Hospital ,for his care, and good communication. Messages to the Burke family P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. Donations to Multiple Myeloma NZ Research would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/pgburke1512.   A Memorial Funeral Mass for Patrick will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Name, 58 Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday December 20, commencing at 1.00pm.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 78 years.  Dearly loved husband of Yvonne.  Much loved father and father in law of Martin and Della-Maree, Paul and Dan, and Ian.  Treasured Grandad of Brandan, James and Sarah, and Gini (Princess) and Grady.  Messages to the Letham family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Rodger’s life will be held at the Ashburton Event Centre, Wills Street, Ashburton on Thursday December 22, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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passed away at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Bert and Edith Baughen.  Loved brother and brother in law of Claire and Merv Tutty. Messages to the Baughen family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700.   Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their loving care of Greg.  A service to celebrate Greg’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street,  Ashburton on Wednesday December 21, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.