Funeral Notices

BOOTH Ray Ellen, on October 22, 2022

peacefully passed away at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Doug. Loved mother of John and Gaye, Eric and Joanne, and Heather Riddle. Loved nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Ashburton Hospital for the care and kindness given to Ray. Messages to the Booth family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ray will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 27, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

KARL Jarrod Daniel, on October 15, 2022

Taken from us too soon, on October 15, 2022, age 23 years.  Much loved son of Mike and Wendy.  Dearly loved brother of Emma. Will be sadly missed by all his ‘best mates’.  Messages to the Karl family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service to celebrate Jarrod’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets. Ashburton on Wednesday October 26, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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McCLIMONT Rowan Ream, on October 20, 2022

(Maitland) (formerly of Geraldine). 18-07-1944 – 20-10-2022, in Ashburton (due to a heart condition). Much loved and loving wife of Leonard (Mount Somers) for 57 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Robin and Lynette, John and Anne, Karen and Mike and loved Nana of Renee; Max, and Jesse. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jim and Win (Geraldine). Loved sister and sister in law of the late Alan, and Pam Maitland (Christchurch); the late Ian and Dorothy Maitland; and Sivo (Sydney). Loved daughter in law of the late Jim and Irvine McClimont (Ashburton Gorge). Step daughter of the late Bert Lord. Loved Aunt of Lynda, Grant, Nicola, and Steven and Deanne, Andrew, Gina, the late Alexander, and Geraldine. In Memory of Rowan, donations to Ashburton St John may be made online at http://bit.ly/rrmcclimont2010   Messages to the McClimont family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Rowan’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday October 27, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery at 2.00pm. All welcome.

WATSON Elizabeth Jean (Betty), on October 16, 2022

at Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Stewart. With deep sadness Ainsley; Rolene, Mark, Ciaran, Loreece and Oakley, Ursula, Therese and Kieran; Chris, Amanda, Harry, Annalise and Aliyah, and George; Kerry, Hamish and the late Lachlan, share the peaceful death of our loved mother, cherished mother in law, devoted Nan-nan, grand-Nan-nan and best friend, seven days short of her 87th birthday. The family request no flowers but donations to the Canterbury Neonatal Trust Fund would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/ejwatson1610. Messages to the Watson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Tuesday October 25, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DRUMMOND Deborah Anne (Debbie)(nee Ogilvie), on October 13, 2022

16/06/1964 – 13/10/2022. Much loved wife of Tony. Mum to Dana and partner Pids, Logan and partner Daneka, and Troy and partner Sara. Adored Granny of Jimmy. Loved sister of Chrissie and husband John. Youngest daughter of the late Alan & Wyn Ogilvie, formally Hokitika/Cobden. Loved auntie to all her nieces and nephews. Loved daughter in law of George & Rona Drummond. Messages to the Drummond family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton SPCA would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/dadrummond1310, and Make A Wish Foundation at http://bit.ly/dadrummond131022. At Debbie’s request, please wear something blue. A Celebration of Debbie’s life will be held in Our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday October 18, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton crematorium.

 

DUNN Mona Winifred (Nicky), on October 8, 2022

passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Loved wife of the late Thomas Dunn (Scotland).  Cherished daughter of the late James and Evelyn Nicolson and a much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.  “Will be sadly missed” Messages to c/- Karen Ward. P O Box 44 Omarama. On Nicky’s ‘strict instructions’  a private cremation has been held.

LUES Naomi Katherine (Omi), on October 4, 2022

passed away, aged 89,  on 4 October, 2022 in Ashburton. Beloved wife of Evor for 66 years, beautiful and loving mother of Shane, Sharon and Grant, mother-in-law of Francois, David and Claudia, adored Granny to seven, Great Granny to eight, and caring aunty and friend to many. Omi – Thank you for your legacy of love, compassion, hospitality and generosity. Always remembered as a gracious and beautiful soul, Omi will be greatly missed by all who loved her. A small private thanksgiving celebration will be held later in the year.

PHILLIPS Darryl, on September 30, 2022

It is with much sadness we announce the unexpected passing away of Darryl, on 30 September 2022, aged 65 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Heather. Treasured and loved father and father in-law of Rebecca; Mike and Nicole; Terence and Sarah; and Johnny and Tash. Awesome and adored Pop of his 8 grandchildren, Ashton, Max, Logan, Acacia, Liam, Angus, Kyden and Mason. Darryl had a lot of love to give and shared it with many. Messages to the Phillips family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Darryl’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Friday October 7, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment.

CONNOLLY Timothy Laurence (Tim), on September 27, 2022

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 57 years.  Dearly loved husband of Sue.  Loving Dad of Steph and father in law of Karl Snowball.  Treasured Pop of Aaliyah, Tessa, and Ollie.  “Rest In Peace”. Messages to the Connolly family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/tlconnolly2709.  A service for Tim will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday October 3, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HOLDAWAY Natalie, on September 18, 2022

at Christchurch Hospital, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late John for 66 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Christine, Kathy and Kevin Moseley, Mike and Rachel, and Iain and Linda. Loved Gran of John, Thomas and Stephen; Nicola and Julia: Jacob and Cushla; Libby and Anna, and 6 great- grandchildren. Messages to the Holdaway Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A  Memorial service to celebrate Natalie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday October 15, commencing at 1.30pm.