at Methven House, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of Viv for 66 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Catherine and Murray Dickson, and Julian and Kathy. Loving Grandma of Tammy, Nathan and Claire, Karl and Sarah and loving great-Gran of Cooper. “Rest In Peace”. Special thanks to the staff of Methven House for their compassion and care of Marion. Messages to the Barrett family, RD 6, Ashburton 7776. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service for Marion will be held.
Funeral Notices
LEATH Bruce James, on MArch 21, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home, with his family, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Audrey for 55 years. ”My husband, my love, my strength, my friend”. Much loved father and father in law of Darryl and Mandy, Jacinda, Michelle and Jason, and Philip and Emily. Adored Grandad of Hannah, and Shaun; Adam; William, and Summer; and Grace, and Corin. Messages to the Leath family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Mid-Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, Dr Mike Maze, Ward 25, Christchurch Hospital, Ashburton Palliative Care team, Ashburton District nurses, and Hospice Mid-Canterbury for their outstanding care and support. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday March 25, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton. Vaccine Passes are required.
TOWNLEY Edward Graham (Ging), on March 21, 2022
at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 71 years. Loved husband of Marleen. Loved Dad and father in law of Carmen and the late Skinny Christie, the late Nigel, and Amanda. Much loved Grandad/Dad of Samantha and Matt, Jason and Georgia, Tayla and Brian, and Tyler. Loved great-Grandad of Skylah, Huxley, Wyatt and Nova. Friend of Ant McGirr. Loved son of the late Mary and Sam. Loved brother and brother in law of Barbara and the late Bill Gye, Rhonda, Kenny and Ann, and Sharon and the late Neville. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Townley family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service for Graham will be held. Vaccine Passes are required.
POWER Colin Henry, on March 15, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, aged 69 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Kirk and Holly, and Cathryn and Michael Leary. Special Grandad to Cassie, and Aidan. A much loved son, brother, brother in law and uncle. A big heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Coldstream that cared for Dad. Messages to the Power family, P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Monday March 21, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium. Vaccine Passes required.
CAMERON Kathleen Frances (Kath), on March 11, 2022
passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Kevin. Cherished mother and mother in law of Nicki and Jason and Dean and Lucia. Adored Nana of all her grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Mervyn and Mary, David and Pauline and loved by all her extended family. Messages to the Cameron family, P O Box 37 Ashburton 7740. A private service for Kath has been held.
AYERS Lynda Rose, on March 10, 2022
peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Eric and Sybil, Winnie and John Kermode, Hector and Essie, Ray and Una, Leslie, Ivan and Maud (all deceased). Will be missed by her nieces and nephews who wish to extend their appreciation to Rosebank for their loving care of Lynda over the last 5 years. Lynda’s funeral service will be held at Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 21, commencing at 10.00 am, followed by interment at the Rangiora Methodist Cemetery, 156 Ashley Street Rangiora at 2.00pm. Vaccine Passes are required.
QUINLAN Todd William McNab, on March 12, 2022
after a hard fought battle, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 43 years. Dearly loved son of Barbara and Kevin. Adored and loving Dad of Madi, Jack, and Hunter. Loved brother and brother in law of Brad and Jacqui. Loved uncle of Charlie, and Thomas. Messages to the Quinlan family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Todd will be held.
STAPLEY Ramon Lewis (Ray), on March 4, 2022
peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothie. Much loved father and father in law of Sue, Gary and Jo, Jonathan and Kirstin. Loved Grandad of Emma, Zara, and the late Jaren, and great-Grandad Ray of Kelly-Ann, Liam, Larissa, and Georgia. Messages to the Stapley family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid a private service for Ray has been held.
ROBERTSON Dorothy Mildred (Doff), on March 10, 2022
passed away peacefully on Thursday 10th March, 2022 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Callum and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Lyell Wells, Ann and Dave Richardson (Melbourne), Barb MacGregor and Warren Scott, and Euan Robertson and Kath Malone (Napier). Adored Grandma of Damon, Regan and Anna, Megan, Stuart and Claire, Kate and Stacey, and Shaun, Finn and Liam and their partners, and her 15 great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by us all. Our grateful thanks for the love and care Mum received by the carers and nursing staff at Radius Millstream. Also thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway for her care. It was all much appreciated. Messages to The Robertson Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.At Doff’s request, a private service will be held.
CUNNINGHAM Peter, on March 11, 2022
peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 83 years.Much loved husband of the late Catherine. Treasured father and father in law to Neil Cunningham &Suzanne Compton, and Annette Cunningham. Most doting Grandad to Alycia, April & Daniel.Loved brother & uncle & friend to many. Messages to the Cunningham family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private service for Peter will be held.