passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022 at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, surrounded by his devoted family. Loving husband of the late Jude. Loved and respected Dad and “Pete” of Andrew and Carlyle, Mel and Dean, and Hamish and Jo. Adored grandfather of Issy; Jacob, Poppy, Joey and Lulu; Flo, Izzy, and Mikey. Beloved son of the late May and Doug Gibson and brother and brother in law of the late Merryn and Michael Forbes, Sally and Grant Newby, the late Tony Redecliffe, and Kay and Steve McBride. Messages to the the Gibson Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated. Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held.
Funeral Notices
DAVISON Terence Nelson (Terry), on March 4, 2022
Suddenly at home. Aged 68 Years. Adored Dad and father in law of Rachael and Scott Goodfellow, Bridget and Daniel Odlum, Tammy Davison and Aaron Brown, and Campbell. Treasured Pop of Mackenzie, and Braxton; Timothy; and Alex, and Gabi. Cherished friend of Sue and Kevin Cullimore and best friend of Ralph Askin. Messages to the Davison family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private service for Terry will be held.
O’NEILL Barney (Brian Joseph), on March 2nd, 2022
Barney passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on March 2nd, 2022, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Elaine and loved Barnes and Grandad of Dawn and Nigel, Courtney, and Lauren; Karen and Russell, Kaleb, Emily, Hayden, and Adrian; Carl, Zabia, and Joshua. Friend of Jodie, and Charlotte. Messages to the O’Neill family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Barney and his family. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Barney’s life will be held at the Tinwald Golf Club, Frasers Road, Tinwald on Thursday March 10, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton. Vaccine Passes are required.
MURCHIE Judith Margaret (Frazer), on March 1, 2022
With sadness we announce that Judith passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday 1 March 2022, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Hughie for 52 years; adored and most amazing Mum ever of Jane, Carmen and Katie. Treasured mother-in-law of Peter Reed, and Simon Street. Devoted, kind, and wonderful Grandma of Lily, Ella, Charlie and dear wee angel William. Judith was the cherished younger daughter of the late Peggy and Ted Frazer, loved sister of the late Ruth and Bruce Holland and Auntie of Lynda, Tony and Annabel Spicer.
Judith had many wonderful friends; her kindness, her sense of fun and love of living life will mean she is always fondly remembered with love and laughter.
Judith’s family thank her many friends for their support. Also thank you to the Palliative care team in Ashburton and a heartfelt thank you to her wonderful nieces, Kathy and Mo, who loved and supported her family to care for her at home. Messages may be addressed to the Murchie Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to current restrictions on large gatherings, Judith’s service will be private with invitations personally extended by the family. Vaccine passes will be required.
PIERCE Gerald Leslie, on February 28, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of June. Loved father of David, Scott, and Ben Pierce, and Lynda and Steve Saxton. A loved grandfather and Grumps to his grandchildren. Messages to the Pierce family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A gathering to remember Gerald will be held at Paterson’s Funeral Services, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday March 5, commencing at 2.00pm. Vaccine Pass required.
DANN Patricia Mary (Pat), on February 25,
DANN, Patricia Mary (PAT), on February 25th 2022. She passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream Resthome, Ashburton, in her 87th year. Wife to the late Dennis Dann who passed 8/8/2018, they were married 59 years. Leaving behind her 3 children, Susan (Oregon), Bruce (Methven), & Neil (Oregon) and their respective families, Susan & Richie Rout, Mark, Jack, Dean & Maxine; Bruce & Emma, Janna, Nicole & Caleb; Neil & Cameron, Lilly & Kellen; & great grandmother to Jaidon & Quinn Dann; Loved daughter of the late Charles & Agnes Brown & sister to the late Doug, & Ted Brown of Queenstown, & auntie to the Brown boys Nigel, Derek, Maurice & Jullian; Loved sister-in-law to Maureen Carrell (London) & auntie to Michael & Liz. No flowers by request please. Messages to the Dann Family, 20 Chapman St, Methven, or phone Bruce on 0272299739. The family would like to thank the staff at Radius Millstream for the love and care of Pat. A memorial service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at the ‘All Saints Church’, Cnr MacKenzie Dr & Ruatanawha Rd, Twizel. on Saturday 5th March 2022 at 11am, followed by interment of ashes at the Twizel Cemetery, & thereafter a gathering at the Twizel RSA.
HOOD Helen Mary (nee Snowden), on February 23, 2022
passed away peacefully on February 23, 2022 at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by her family, aged 85 years. Loving wife of the late Murray, mother and mother in law of Grant and Debbie, Odette, Richard and Debra. Grandma and Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Hood family c/- 13 Oak Grove, Ashburton 7700. Our family appreciates all the care and support shown over the past few years. Special thanks for the recent care at Ashburton and Christchurch Hospitals. “ “Doing as we pleased Mum, as you said.” A private family service was held on Monday February 28, 2022.
BAIN Julie Diane, on February 21st February 2022
passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday 21st February 2022, with her children by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Bevan. Adored and loved mother and mother in law of Mark and Robyn, and Justine and Laurence Hanrahan. Treasured Grandma of Olivia, and Ben; and Thomas, and Jack. Loved great-Gran of Finn, and Ted. Special thanks to Dr Holdaway and all the Radius Millstream staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care. Messages to the Bain family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private Memorial service will be held in the near future in accordance with Mum’s wishes and COVID restrictions.
CRANFIELD David Henry (Crun), on February 20, 2022
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital after a short but courageous battle with Motor Neurone disease, aged 85 years. Loving husband of Diane, loved father and father in law of Jodie and Stu, Scott and Carla. Loved Grunda and Grandad of Ollie and Charlie; and Ben and Mea. Loved brother and brother in law of Val and the late Geoff Cranfield. Many thanks to the staff of Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital who took amazing care of David in his last days and Raewyn and Kate from MND. In lieu of flowers donations to Motor Neurone Disease NZ can be made on line at MND.org.nz. Messages to the Cranfield family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Dave’s request a private cremation has been held.
SLADE Marie Aileen, on February 20, 2022
passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, with her family at her side, after a very short illness with Melanoma, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Kelvin, much loved mother and mother in law of Donald and Louise, Jennifer and Craig, and Angela and Mike Elliott. A very treasured Grandma of Josh, Ben, and Daniel; Jamie and Caitlin, and Brodie. Messages to the Slade family c/- 4 Beach Road, Hampstead, Ashburton 7700. At Marie’s wish a private service has been held.