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.
Funeral Notices
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.
THOMAS Anthony Trevor (Tony),
11.8.39 – 18.2.21 Tony’s family wish to invite family and friends to a Memorial Service to celebrate his life, to be held on Saturday 28th May, 11am at the Rakaia Community Centre.
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.
GARDINER Eric Charles, on May 14, 2022
(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.
McGRATH Marie Therese (nee Dowdall), on May 14, 2022
After a life devoted to nurturing, caring and abundant amounts of love, Mum passed peacefully surrounded by family in her 85th year on Saturday 14th 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 19th. 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.
McLAUCHLAN Edward Bruce Sommerville (Bruce), on May 13, 2022
The Family of Bruce announce with great sadness his passing on the 13th 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.
BOX Jocelyn Jean, on May 13, 2022
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.
HANDS Shirley Mavis (Joyce), on May 10, 2022
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.