Funeral Notices

MARTIN Fiona Margaret, on May 20, 2222

unexpectedly at Ashburton Hospital, aged 71 years.  Loving Mother of Richard (UK), and Scott and partners. Devoted Nona of Talen. Friend of Lorna and Duncan and Nona of Isla.  Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Betty McKenzie, sister and sister in law of Alisdair and Janice (Wellington), Susan and Kerry Jackson (Methven), and the late Claire McKenzie.  Dearly loved auntie of Emma, Caroline, and partners and Tim and Catherine Jackson.  Great aunt of Alice, and Nava.  Messages to the Martin/Jackson families P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  As per Fiona’s wishes a private family service has been held.

MEREDITH, Rev. John David, on May 21, 2022

In his 81st year and after a short illness. John left the home he loved and died peacefully on 21 May, 2022 at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, with Jill beside him. In a loving marriage John and Jill shared life for 52 years. Family life embraced the love of daughters Lucy and Penny with partner Simon and treasured grandchildren Cameron, Zoe and Hollie. Loved brother/brother-in-law of Peter and Avis Meredith, Ruth and Errol Wood, Ainslie and Phil Lee. Messages to the Meredith family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 774, and no flowers by request. A private cremation is to be held in Ashburton, followed later by a service to honour John’s life on Thursday May 26, commencing at 10.30, at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1 James Street, Lincoln.

JEFFERSON John Charles, on May 19, 2022

suddenly at Oamaru Hospital, aged 56. Beloved husband of Rachael, loved and respected father of Hayden and Aaron. Dearly loved eldest son of Betty and the late Bernard. Much loved brother of Allan and the late Phil. Loved stepson of the late Harry Ferris. Treasured son-in-law of John and Pat Low. Loved and respected by his extended family. Messages to the Jefferson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton Racecourse Road on WEDNESDAY May 25 commencing at 1.00pm followed private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

DUNN Norman Frederick (Norm), on May 19, 2022

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie, and the late Janet.  Much loved father and father in law of Sue and Dave Cairns, Annette and Mike Sargisson, Peter and Karen, Paul and Gina, Loretta and Mark Hampton, Stewart and Sue, and Chris.  Loving Grandad Norm of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. ‘Rest In Peace’ Messages to the Dunn family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Norm’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street,  Ashburton, on Tuesday May 24 commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

McDOWELL Norman Andrew, on May 16, 2022

27.07.1930 – 16.05.2022 Very dearly loved husband of the late Maureen Ruth McDowell. Much loved father and father in law of Rodney and Alison, and Brenda (London). A wonderful and much loved Grandad and great Grandad of Wayne, Carly, and Quinn; Julia, Jeff, Ivy, and Milla (Perth); Livia, Baxter, and Lucy. A much loved brother and brother in law and a caring uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the McDowell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held at Hakatere Presbyterian Church, 67 Oxford Street, Ashburton on Tuesday May 24 commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.  “Rest in Peace”

OLLIVER Brian Louis, on May 12, 2022

15.10.1940 – 12.5.2022. Brian passed away peacefully in Ashburton Hospital leaving behind his beloved cat Minty. Father of Janice & David in Australia, and Ricky, Tony, Megan, Angel Rae & Mandy (dec.) in New Zealand.  Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and other staff at Ashburton Hospital, to the District Nurses & other district health & domestic services, and to Moore Street Medical Centre & St John Ambulance – you all took such great care of Brian. A private cremation has been held.

WILSON Mary Francis (Molly), on May 16, 2022

peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Dearly loved wife the late Andy. Much loved mother and mother in law of Sharon and Derryl Henderson, Noel and the late Patricia Muckle, and Mary and Alan Paterson. Treasured grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special friend of Chris. Messages to the family of Molly Wilson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Molly’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets Ashburton on Monday May 23rd commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MATTINGLEY Gwendoline Margaret (Gwen), on May 12, 2022

passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved wife the late Ken. Much loved mother and mother in law of the late Pam and Ian Wilkins, Les and Sandra, Shirley and Ross Knapp, the late Alan, and the late Elaine, and Mark Underwood.  Loved Gran and Grandma of Marie, Rachel and Michael, and Lynda; Anna, and Paul and a loved great-grandmother.  Messages to the Mattingley family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Gwens life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets Ashburton on Monday May 23rd,commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

CAVILL Patricia Joan (Joan), on May 15, 2022

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom. Much loved mother and mother in law of Anne and Alan Tait, and Robyn and Steffan  Cavill-Fowler. Adored nana of Bailey, Kalen, Montana, and Bentley. Messages to the Cavill family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Joan’s request a private cremation has been held.