Funeral Notices

TOPHAM Christopher James, on January 3, 2022

passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday January 3, 2022, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Liz.  Adored and loved father and father in law of Joanne and Mark Hamlyn, Peter and Vicki, and Christine and Russell.  Treasured Grandad of Riley, Jemma and Jonty; James, Mitchel and Paige; and Mackenzie.  Loved brother and brother in law of the late Janet and David Diamond, John and Judy Topham, Maurice and Trish Small, the late Geoff and Nola Nevill.  Treasured uncle to all his nieces and nephews.  Special thanks to Dr Ritchie and all the Radius Millstream staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care.  Messages to the Topham family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service has been held

McBAIN Mark George, on January 6, 2022

peacefully at home, Ashburton, surrounded by his family, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved husband of Lesley for 53 years.  Much loved father and father in law of Alastair and Jicinta, Blair and Bronwyn, Campbell and Rachelle, and Lisa and Robin Kingsbury.  Treasured Grandad of Zoe, Riley, and Hunter; Daniel, and Erin; Mark, and Cliff; Callum, Juliet, and Fleur.  Messages to the McBain family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Palliative Care, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at St Stephens’ Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday January 12, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.  At the family’s request Vaccine Passes are required.

MACKENZIE Neil John, on January 4, 2022

passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on January 4, 2022, in his 90th year. Dearly loved and respected husband of Ngaire.  Treasured father and father in law of Dianne and Anthony Prendergast, Jillian and Peter Mackenzie-Jackson, Warren and Karina Mackenzie and Lynda Mackenzie and partner Dave.  Loved and cherished Grandad of his 7 grandsons, Michael and wife Michelle, Blake and Lisa, Lane, Angus, Fraser, Flynn, and Lachlan.  In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Messages to the Mackenzie family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Neil’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Monday January 10, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private interment. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes will be required.

SUMMERFIELD Rachel Ann, on January 2nd, 2022

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her family, aged 41 years.  Dearly loved fiancé of Brad.  Awesome Mum of Lilly, and Ileana. Much loved daughter of Don and Marie.  Loved sister and sister in law of Ange and Ross, Deb and Cawte, Lynda and Richie.  Much loved daughter in law of Jude and John Freeman and loved sister in law of Debbie and Cam.  Loved Aunty Rachel of Brady, Lachie, Alfie, Isla, Ollie, Jaden, Rian, and Macy.  Messages to the Summerfield family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Rachel’s life will be held at Trotts Garden, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Saturday January 8, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes are required.

DUFFY Barbara Wynne, on January 1, 2022

– passed peacefully on Saturday, 1 January 2022, aged 78, after a short illness faced bravely and with grace. Loved partner of Peter.  Much loved Mum of Justin, and Louise and mother-in-law to Nichole, and Glenn. Adored Nai Nai of Marcus, Adele and Charlie.  Loved sister of Jill, Jennie and Julie. Messages to Barbara’s family c/- 26 Cameron Street, Methven, 7730. Barbie’s wishes were for a Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Special thanks to Sue and the Rosebank Lifecare team for their care and support.                                                                                                        “Yet see the red gold cirrus                                                                                                                               over snow mountains shine.”

SMITH Michael Barrie (Mike), on January 1, 2022

Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital.  Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Bev.  Loving father and father in law of Craig and Sue (Hinds), Vicki (Sydney) and Gail and Brendan O’Brien. Proud grandad of Abbey and Paul Stephens, Cameron, Thomas and Megan and great grandfather of Theo. Special thanks to the staff of Ashburton Hospital for their care of Mike.  Messages to the Smith Family c/: PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  At Mike’s request a private family service has been held.

FARRELL Karin Joanne, on December 31, 2021

passed away on Friday 31st December 2021 at Terrace View, Ashburton, after a wonderful Christmas Day spent at home with her sons, daughters in law, and grandchildren. Aged 68 years .Loved mother and mother in law, and Granny/Gran of Sam, Sarah, Fletcher, Georgie, and Matt, Anya, Mason, and Hadlee. Sister and auntie to Martin, Denise, Jill, and Phil and their families. Messages to the Farrell/Gregg families c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the nursing team at Terrace View.  A celebration of Karin’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday 7th January at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. At the family’s request vaccine passes will be required.

FINE Janice Beverley (Jan), on December 28, 2021

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her family, aged 72 years.  Dearly loved wife of Barry (Bazza).  Adored and loving mother and mother in law of Amanda and Skip Joyce, and Matt and Belinda.  Treasured Nan of Willie, and Han; and Soph and Nick.  Messages to the Fine family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donation to Hospice Mid Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday January 5, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes will be required.

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HARMER Mary Ann, (nee Cavill) on December 22, 2021

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  Aged 72 years.  Much loved wife of Peter.  Loved mother and mother in law of Paul and Kerry, and James and Phil.  Adored grandma of Ben, Samantha and Annabel.  Messages to the Harmer Family c/: PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  At Mary’s request a private family service will be held.

PARKER Annie May Lorraine (May), (nee Whittington), on December 28, 2021

peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 104th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey Maxwell Parker.  Treasured and dearly loved Mum of Susan and the late Rupert Thomas, Phillippa and Tony Mason, Rose and Dave Thomson, Deborah Parker and Alister McDonald.  Adored and precious Nanny and Grandma of Victoria, Lisa, Tim, and Christina, Sarah and Sam, Roberta and Andy, Katie, Amy, George, and Charlotte.  Devoted great Nanny of Hugo, Baxter, Oliver, Isabella and Ben, Etta and Xabi, Woody and Tara, Stella, Grace and Louis. Messages to the Parker family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The funeral for May will be held7 at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 5th, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes will be required.

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