peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long courageous battle from ongoing illnesses, aged 72 years.  Soul mate of Margaret.  Much loved Dad and father in law of Rachel and Euan, Paula, Caroline and Grant, Nicky and Lyndon, the late Craig, and Olivia, Theresa and Darryn, Steven and Alana, Natasha, the late Kevin, CareyAnne and Hamish.  Treasured Granddad of his 17 grandchildren. Messages to P O Box 25, Hororata 7544.  At John’s request a private family service will be held.

passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022, at Ashburton, one day after his 86^th birthday, with family by his side.  Loved father of Phillip, Marie, Raylene, and Bronwyn.  Loved brother (last of 8), and brother in law, and uncle of all his nieces and nephews.   Dearest uncle and friend of Denese and Peter. Friend of Jill Mitchell.  Had a long career in the hospitality industry and dabbled in breeding and racing of standard bred horses.  “NOW AT REST”.    Messages to the Mitchell family, 6 Dame Street, Waikouaiti 9510. `In keeping with Phil’s wishes a private cremation has been held.  A gathering is to take place at a later date for the interment of his ashes in Akaroa where he was born.

passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 95 years.   Loved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mother & mother in law of Ian & Heather, Kevin & Sue, Grant and Judith.  Treasured Gran of Emma, Nicole, Aaron, Amy, Sam and partners, Grandma Shirley of Racheal, Bridget, Tammy & Campbell & partners.   Messages to the Cullimore family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 31, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully at Radius Millstream Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Kevin for 66 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Roger and Trish, Tony and Talei, Darrell and Juanita, Richard, Paul and Sandy, and Lee and Sharyn. Treasured nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Woodhouse family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Valerie’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 28, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

peacefully passed away early morning,  19 May, 2022 at Rosebank Resthome in Ashburton. She is survived by her husband Chris, children Karen, Wendy, Guy and Tim, along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. A small private service with immediate family was held as per Jean’s wishes on Monday.

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.

In his 81^st 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.

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

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, in his 93^rd 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.

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”