It is with sadness that we announce the death of Trevor Greasley who Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, on September 9, 2024. A Greatly loved Husband, partner and soulmate for over 68 years to Barbara. Loving and Devoted dad to his children and their partners Diane and Roger Wilson, Adrian and Bronwen Greasley and David and Clare Greasley. A fun loving and kind Grandad to Vikki Wilson and partner Nate Pinnell Michael Wilson, Laura Greasley and partner Kristopher Dietrich, Joseph Greasley and Luca Greasley. Great-grandfather to Hadlee Wilson and Willow Pinnell. Brother-in-Law to Allan and Gill Short (England). Messages to: Unit 50 / 25 Charlesworth Drive Allenton, Ashburton 7700. The Family would like to thank Staff at Ashburton Hospital, Princes Court Life Care and Radius Millstream for their care and support. Barbara and family would also like to thank all Staff at Patersons for the respectful assistance given at this difficult time. As per Trevor’s request a private family only funeral was held at Paterson’s Funeral Services on Thursday 12th September.
Funeral Notices
BAILEY, Mary Gerardine on September the 4th 2024
At Ashburton Hospital, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Neville. Loved mother of Richard, James and Karen. Loved Nana, sister and friend. Thank you to the staff of Ashburton Hospital for their care of Mary. Messages to the Bailey Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. As per Mary’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
BOAG Margaret Ann, on September 2nd, 2024
Peacefully surrounded by her family at home on the 2nd of September, 2024. Loved and adored wife of John and dearly loved Mum of the late Tyler, Justine, the late Charlene, and Louise. Treasured Nana of Nicole, Rebecca, Luke, Max and Rhianna, and Great Nana of Elsie and Harper. Adored sister of Andrea and loved aunty and friend to all. Messages to the Boag family 30 High Street, Geraldine 7930. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life is to be held at HiltonView, 1094 Earl Road, Hilton 7991. On Friday 6th September at 11am, and thereafter to the Mt Peel Cemetery.
GUILD James Alastair Hay- MNZM. On 1st September 2024,
Aged 75 years, with his beloved wife Anna at his side. Dearly loved father of Simon, Hamish and Amelia, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. A celebration of James’s life will take place at High Peak Station, 546 High Peak Rd, Windwhistle on Wednesday 11th September 2024 at 2.00pm.
THORPE Anthony David (Tony) on Saturday August 31 2024,
Peacefully, following a courageous battle, surrounded by family, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Yupa. Proud father of Tina, and Jonny. Loved son of Ray and Joyce (both deceased). Cherished brother (and twin) of Gary and Janice, and Maureen (dec) and Olly. Fun loving uncle to Stacey, Matthew and Nicole. Tony will always be in the hearts of his family and friends. Messages to the Thorpe Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Tony’s life will be held on Thursday September 5 commencing at 1.30pm at the New Life Church, 58 Melcombe St, Tinwald, Ashburton.
MILLS-THIN Colleen Frances – On August 28, 2024.
Passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 79 years. Loved wife and best friend of Maurie. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Angela Mills and Phillip Waters, and Rachel and David Rollinson. Proud Nana of Hannah, Jacob; Stella and Jack. Special thanks to the Ashburton District Nurses and Home Support. Messages to Colleen’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Colleen’s wishes a private cremation and service has been held.
SMALL Kathryn Suzanne (Sue), on August 25, 2024
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Irvine (Irvie). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn and Duane Aberhart, Kelvin and Jane, and Lisa and Darren. Loved Nana and Great-Nana of Nicole and Laney; Josh, Jess and Fletcher; Aleks, Kaleb and Chloe. Messages to the family of Suzanne Small P.O.Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View Rest Home and Ashburton Hospital for their love and care of Suzanne. Also to St John Ambulance team for their care over the years. A service for Sue will be held in our chapel cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Friday 30th August, commencing at 1.30pm followed by a private interment.
MURDOCH Leonard Norman (Len), on August 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that Leonard Norman Murdoch of Mayfield passed away on Sunday afternoon August 25, 2024. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved and respected husband of Barbara for 60 years in November. Much loved father of James and Hilary. Loved father-in-law of Jacquie and Leigh. Loved grandfather of Prudence, Guy, Caroline; Hugh, Rachel and Alec. Loved brother, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle and loyal friend to so many. A service celebrating Len’s life has been held. Messages to Len’s family, 19 Carters Terrace Tinwald, Ashburton 7700.
PATERSON, David Noel, on August 24, 2024
“Has gone to walk the dogs” On 24th August 2024, passed away at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton with his family by his side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 61 years. Loved father and father in law of Jennifer, Douglas and Rosemary, the late Brian, and the late Pamela. Loved son of the late Dorothy. Loved brother of Ann and the late Stewart Harvey, Frances and Don Houston, Elaine and Bill Ryan. Loved son in law of the late Jim and May Reesby. Loved brother in law of the late Peter, and Jane Reesby, Barbara and Tuby Brown, Diann and the late Ian Winter, Trish and Allan Rawson. A very much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a good friend to all that knew him. Messages to the family of David Paterson c/o 57 Peter St Ashburton 7700. A celebration of David’s life will be held at 57 Peter St, Ashburton on Saturday 7th September commencing at 1:30pm. As per David’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.
McCORKINDALE Lyn Kaye – on August 16, 2024,
At Ashburton, aged 70 years. Daughter of the late Bruce and Thelma McCorkindale. Mum of Aaron, Kim, and Shelley. Nana of Tyler, Stacey, Jorja, Madison, and Isaac. Sister of Paula, Craig, Vicki, and Janeen. Messages to Lyn’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. “ You will be forever in our hearts and memories. Until we meet again.” A Memorial Service for Lyn will be held at The Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Wednesday August 21st, commencing at 2.00pm.