Funeral Notices

SMITH Ross Granville, on July 25, 2022

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Jan.  Much loved father and father in law of Grant, the late Mike and Charmaine, and Corrine.  Loved Grandad of Dylan.  Messages to P O Box 358, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Ross will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday August 1st, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DONALDSON Ronald Thomas (Ron), on July 25, 2022

Suddenly, but peacefully at home, in his 81st year.  Dearly loved husband of Diane.  Much loved father and father in law of Greg and Kaye, Carolyn and Andrew Ralston, Susan Kim Goodfellow, Jeffrey and Sue, and Callum and Karen.  Loved Grandad of Michael, Blake, and Lane; Jena, and Lauren; Tom, and Noah, and great-Grandad of Brody.  Messages to the Donaldson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Ron will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Monday August 1st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

IRVINE Bob (Robert Douglas), on July 24, 2022

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Much loved husband of the late Colleen. Loved father and father in law of Ross and Penny, Barry and Jennifer, and Murray and Kyle.  Loving Grandad of Alana, Tom, Darren, Nicole, Emily, and Maisie, and great-Grandad to Chloe, and Emma. Messages to the Irvine family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Bob’s request a private cremation has been held.

MITCHELL William H.B. (Bill), on July 23, 2022

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 85 years, surrounded by his loving family.  Dearly loved husband of Ruth for 61 years.  Loved and respected father and father in law of Haydn and Mandy, David and the late Vicki.  Much loved Grandad of Sara and Adam, Thomas and Jerrica, Becky and Jake, William, and Tim..  A proud great-Grandad Bill of Cleo, Maxim, and Carter. Messages to the Mitchell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740 .As per Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

CULLIMORE Samuel James (Sam), on July 25, 2022

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton in his 97th year. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of the late Janet. Much loved son of the late Samuel and Thirza. Loved brother and brother in law and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Together again. Many thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care of Sam. Messages to the Cullimore Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Sam’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday July 28 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

GEERING Geoffrey John (Geoff) QSO on July 23, 2022

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Agnes. Loved and respected father and father in law of Susan and the late Geoff Maddison, Philippa and Bob MacGregor, and Joanne Geering. Treasured grandad of Tim and Maureen, Rob, Jeremy and Jess, Becky and Jake; and Amy and loved great grandad of all his great grandchildren. Sadly missed. Messages to 19 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700. A service for Geoff will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday July 27, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment.

WADDELL Alister William, on July 21, 2022

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, two weeks short of his 90th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Pam, and loved father and father in law of Stuart and the late Philippa, Greg and Jenny, Warwick, Rodney and Myra, Jane and Royce Worsfold, Justin and Sonia .Loved grandad and great grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special friend of Joy. Messages to the Waddell Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A private family service for Alister is to be held.

FOWKE Claire Margaret, on July 21, 2022

passed away 21 July 2022.  Aged 96.  Dearly loved wife of the late Colin.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Neil and Barbara (Hamilton) and Alison and Rodney McDowell.  Loved nana and great nana of Wayne, Carly and Quinn; Julia, Jeff, Ivy and Milla (Perth); Livia, Baxter and Lucy; Steven, Sara and Amelia (Auckland); David (Dargaville); Michael (Auckland) and Andrew (London).Messages to the Fowke family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Claire’s life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 20 Main Street, Methven, Tuesday  July 26, commencing 11.00am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

POWELL Violet Ethel (Ethel), on July 20, 2022

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years.  Much loved wife of the late Jim Powell.  Cherished Mum and grandmother of Neville, Ray, Jenny, K-M, and Scarlett, as well as stand-in Mum to many others. “A long life, well lived”.  Messages to the Powell family P O Box 472, Ashburton.   A service to celebrate Ethel’s life will be held at our chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton TODAY, Saturday 23rd, commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WELLMAN John Richard, on July 19, 2022

The family of John announce with sadness his passing on July 19, 2022 at Ashburton.  Dearly loved husband of Heather for 62 years.  Father of Tracy, and Richard, father in law of Darryl, and Jodie.  Poppa of Miranda, and Henry.  Messages to the Wellman family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  We will farewell him in a private service.