Funeral Notices

BURGESS Stuart Arthur (Stu), on September 26, 2022

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, after a long illness. Aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Rayna.  Beloved Dad of Kareen and Stuart Dunlop, Peter and Esther, Robin and Paula, and Chris and Darin Goldsack.  Loving Grandad of Adele, and Dale; and Sammy, and Max.  Special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Tuarangi Home for their love and care of Stuart. Messages to the Burgess family   P O Box 5020 Tinwald, Ashburton 7741.  A service in remembrance of Stuart will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday September 29, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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DAVIDSON Walter Eric, on September 20, 2022

It is with sadness Walters’ family said farewell to Walter, in his 92nd year, on Tuesday September 20, 2022.  Dearly loved and respected husband to Janie for 63 years.  Much loved father and father in law to Julie and Chris Cunneen, Mark and Jo-Anne, and Hugh and Lil.  Loving Grandad of Hayley and Rob, Sean, Andrew and Jess, Jason and Kendelle, Bradley and Brittany, Larnie and Bonnie.  Great-Grandad to Paisley, and Ivy.  Messages to the Davidson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700.  At Walter’s request a private cremation has been held.

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 private cremation has been held. Service details to follow.

GIBSON Edith Lois (Lois), September 15, 2022

suddenly at Ashburton Hospital, aged 78 years.  Much loved sister and sister in law of Audrey and Graham Box, and Clare and the late Jim Rabbidge.  Treasured aunty of all her nieces and nephews and special friend of Jenette Jane Storrier.  Messages to Lois’ family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Lois’ life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday September 21, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

NISBET Elizabeth (Liz), on September 13, 2002

Beloved soul mate and wife of Bert, much loved mother of Kerron and Darrell, and Dawn, and loved grandmother of Cara and James.  Messages to the Nisbet family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A celebration of Liz’s life will be held in the Chertsey Hall, St Paul’s Church, 39 Chertsey Line Road, Ashburton on Monday September 19, commencing at 3.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

KEIG John Bernard (JOHNNY), (3.2.1970-9.9.2022)

Much loved husband and best friend of Steph.  Treasured and respected stepfather of Brad and Lauren Caley, and Sam Caley and Fi.  Adored Grandad of Maddie, and Charlie John, and much loved by ‘Tarn’dog.  Messages to the Keig family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society, would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/jbkeig0909 and Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ at http://bit.ly/jbkeig090922 A service to celebrate Johnny’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Thursday September 15, commencing at 2.00pm, followed a private family interment.

CORBETT Thomas Frederick (Tom), on September 10, 2022

peacefully, aged 77 years. Loved and respected husband of Sue and father of Elizabeth, Nicola, and Thomas.  Much loved brother of Margaret and Ruth and dearly loved uncle. At Tom’s request a private service is to be held. Messages to the Corbett family c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton. Family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Tom’s life on Saturday 24th September, between 2-4pm at his home. Please bring your best smile and a story to be shared.

HUGHES David Alexander (Dave), on September 9, 2022

peacefully, with his family, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 83 years.  Dearly loved husband of Yvonne for 56 years.  Much loved father of Malcolm, Leora, Rachael, and Greg. And loved Pop to Sam, Shyan, Harpa, Bonnie, and Olive.  Messages to the Hughes family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Radius for their care of David.  A service to remember Dave will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday September 13, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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