unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 57 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Michael.  Loved sister and sister in law of Debbie and Bryan, and sister in law of John and Ann-Marie, Nicola and Dave, and the late Willlie.  Loved aunty and great-aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Best friend of Jake, and Minnie. In lieu of flowers donations to the Christchurch Kidney Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/kmbrosnan1212.  Messages to the Brosnan family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A funeral service to celebrate Kim’s life will be held at St Ita’s  Church, West Town Belt, Rakaia, on Friday December 16, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

at Ashburton, peacefully with his family.  Aged 89 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Valerie.  Much loved father of Sally, Robbin, Hamish and Charlotte, and their families. Messages to the Hepburn family, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Gratitude to the Radius Millstream staff who cared for Don over the past few months. At Don’s request, a private family service will be held, with an anticipated Memorial service held in early 2023.

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Norman.  Much loved mother of Graeme, Diane, and Jennifer.  Treasured Nana of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Messages to the Gibbs family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to remember Ngaire will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday December 14, commencing at 10.30am, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully in his sleep, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In his 99^th year. Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Alison.  Much loved father of the late Frank and his partner Jenny.  Loved brother and brother in late of the late Rex and Marjorie, the late Geoff and Doris, Anna Eathorne.  Loved brother in law of the late Beverley and Alan Wilson, John and Val Fleming, the late Neil Fleming, Colin and Anne Fleming, Allison and the late David Fleming.  Loved by his many nieces and nephews and their families.  Messages to the Crampton family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 12, commencing at 10.30am, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

passed peacefully on December 6, 2022 at Summerset Wigram, Christchurch, aged 91 years.  Daughter of the late WF (Frank) Woolley and Laura. Loved wife of the late Alister Kerslake, mother of Lindsay Kerslake & partner Hilary. Grandmother to Chris Kerslake and partner Alyssa, former mother in law of Jan Kerslake. Sister of the late June Percy, May Dodds and the late Francis Woolley. Aunty to Coral Shaw and Peter, David Dodds, and the late Alan Dodds, Diane Kerslake and Janet Percy. Messages to the Kerslake family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Gratitude goes out to the caring staff at Summerset Wigram. A Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday December 14, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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Loving partner of Keith. Sadly Andy passed away on December 6, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving sisters, Leigh, Jane, and Beth.  She will be living on in our hearts forever.  R.I.P beautiful lady. A private family service has been held.

passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 66 years.  Dearly loved son of the late John and Val.  Much loved brother and brother in law of Jim and Kathy, twin sister Lesley, and Maree.  A much loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Neilson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/jpneilson0512.  A Memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday December 12, commencing at 2.00pm.

peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father in law of Paula, Patrick and Donna, and Anna, and beloved Grandad of Mac, Jonty, Leah, and Ted. A much loved brother, brother in law and Uncle.  Messages to the Rooney family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Friday December 9th commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.  Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Thursday December 8, at 5.00pm.

peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, Christchurch. In her 96^th year. Beloved wife of the late Tjerne. Much loved mother and mother in law of John and Judith, the late Nick, and Hilda, Marianne and Chris, Chris, Paul and Sue, the late David, and Jill, and Tim and Mae. Loving Nana of Karen, Justin, Andrew, Roberta, Blair, Christine, Steven, Michael, Alistair, Ashley, Cameron, Jesse, Daniel, Ben, and Kate and loving great-Nana of her 27 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  No flowers by request please. Messages to the de Wys family, P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service for Margaret will be held at Lamb and Hayward’s AvonPark Chapel, Kerrs Road, Christchurch on Wednesday December 7, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery at 2.00pm.

at Ashburton Hospital, aged 75 years.  Lovingly cherished soulmate and best friend of Brenda.  Much loved Dad to his daughters, Rebecca, Sarah, and Melanie.  Adored Poppa of Amelia, Libby, Tobyn, Tyler, and Morgan.  Respected father in law and friend of Jamie, Petre, Matthew, Mike, Danielle, Ricco, Zehnya, and Sascha.  Best mate to Natalie, and Eddie.  Your long courageous fight has finally come to an end.  God saw you were getting tired and so He sent His angels to carry you home.  May you Rest in Peace dear one.  You will remain forever in our hearts. Messages to the the Day family P O Box 616, Ashburton 7740.  We owe an enormous debt of thanks and gratitude to Dr Penny Holdaway and the team of nurses who cared so lovingly and long for Richard.  A funeral Mass for Richard will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street,  Ashburton on Saturday December 3rd, commencing at 2.00pm  , followed by interment at the Seafield  Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton .  Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church on Friday evening at 5.30pm.