(late  of Rakaia),  passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 91 years.  Loved husband of the late June.  Much loved father and father in law of Colleen and the late Donald Dunlea, Jeanette and the late Bernard Doody, and the late Vernon.  Loved Pop Pop and Poppa of Carmen, and Malaika; Craig and Helena, Tayla, Josh, and Cody; Leanne, and Ryan.  A special thank you to the staff at Coldstream Lifecare for their care of Eric over the last 18 months.  Messages to the Gardiner family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Eric’s request a private cremation has been held.

After a life devoted to nurturing, caring and abundant amounts of love, Mum passed peacefully surrounded by family in her 85^th year on Saturday 14^th May 2022. Her wit, fun loving personality, generosity, and unconditional love will be missed by Shona and Ross, Bren and Vince, Lynnie, Julie, Phil and Lena, Jeff and Tove.  Adored, respected, and loved Nana to her 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Wonderfully cared for by Rosebank Life Care for the last few years, now handed back over to her soulmate Johnny. Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Messages to the McGrath family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Mid-Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/mtmcgrath1405 . Marie will be at 14 Baker Street for the afternoon and evening of Thursday 19^th. A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday May 20, commencing at 2.00pm followed by private cremation.

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The Family of Bruce announce with great sadness his passing on the 13^th May 2022. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Barbara for 63 years. Our Brucie is now at peace and we will farewell him in a private service.

we said goodbye to our loving Jocelyn Jean Box (Godsell, Caird). Mother of Lynley, Christopher and Faye, Paul (late), Mary-rose, Elizabeth and Mike, sister of Rosalie and Elvira (late). Grandmother of Carlene, Matthew, Gabriel, Julia, Emma, Amelia, Elaura, Jessamie, Patrick, Nicholas, Luke, Miriyana,Abraham. Great Grandmother of Hazel, Molly, Ira, Harvey, Nelly, Elio, Jahan, Phoenix, Archer, Macabe, Isla, Isobel, and Blake. Jocelyn will be remembered for her legacy of kindness, love and humour.  Jocelyn passed away peacefully in her home which she was so fond of. A private service was held for Jocelyn to honour her wishes. We will always treasure our memories together over the last 88 years.

at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton.  Loving sister and sister in law of Val and the late Merva Joyce, the late Fay and Jackie Westbury, the late Nelson, Yvonne and the late Jack Cawkill, and the late Barry. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

peacefully at Methven House, aged 101 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Jack.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Esme and Bob, Jan and Peter, Sandra and Rod, Ray, Trudy, Debbie and Miles, and Paula and Alex.  Treasured Grandma and great-Grandma of all her grandchildren.  Messages to the Kane family, 136 Prices Road, RD 1, Ashburton 7771.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Methven Care Trust would be appreciated and may be made on line at http://bit.ly/jskane1305 .  A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at the Mt Somers Memorial Hall, Hoods Road, on Thursday May 19, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery.

unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 69 years.  Beloved husband of Kathleen.  Loved father of Daniel and Brenna, and Nick and Brie. Messages to the Dale family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to St John Ambulance for their professionalism in looking after Colin. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation Research would be appreciated and may be made online at http://bit.ly/cjdale1005 .  A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday May 20, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Ashburton, aged 77years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Julie for 54 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Stewart and Megan, Carol and Neale Pierce.  Treasured Poppa of Jared, and Sam.  Messages to the McAtamney family P O Box 47, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday May 18, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Ashburton

BUTTERICK Peter Norman, on May 6, 2022, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, after a short illness, aged 70 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Neal and May Butterick.  Loved brother and brother in law of Sue and Andy Kent, Fiona, and Hilary.  Loved uncle of Emma, and Sarah; Hamish, and Duncan, and great-uncle of Amelia, Libby, and Charlotte; and Brayden.  Friend of Kay Herbert.  Messages to the Butterick family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Mid-Cant. Vintage Machinery Club Rooms, Ashburton A & P Showgrounds, Seafield Road Entrance, on Friday May 20, commencing at 2.00pm.

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peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Herbie.  Loved Mum of the late Rowan, Darrell and Jane, Kerren, Brad and Sandra, and Shelley-Anne. Farm Nana of Teesha, and Shania; Chelsea and Heath; Candice, and Matthew; Brooke, and Jade; and Eli.  Great Nana of Avalin, Bjorn, and Emmett.  Messages to 189 Stanley Road, RD 2, Ashburton 7772.  At Leithen’s request a private family service has been held.