at Ashburton.  Peacefully with his family, in his 92^nd year.  Dearly  loved husband of Daphne for 66 years.  Much loved Dad of June Macdonald, Lynette Allison, Karen Pearce and son in law Evan Pearce.  Loved Grandad of Christopher Macdonald, Alisha and Fraser Laurie, the late Emila, Matthew and Amy, Caitlin and Emily Melhuish, Sarah and Richard Yeoman, and Amy Baynes and Sam Baynes.  Loved great-Grandad of Olivia and Ella, Mia and Dre, Evie and Harry, Noah, Asher and Violet.  Loved brother in law of Shirley Guthrie.  “Forever in our hearts”. Messages to the Allison family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Family service has been held.

It is with great sadness the Ashton family wishes to announce the passing of Noel.  He was dearly loved by Rosemary, his children Lynda and Peter, Gary and Keri, Craig, Andrea and Jason, Marie and Julie, and his very special fourteen grandchildren. Youngest son and brother of Nellie and Bert, Percy, Trevor, Alma, and Shirley (all deceased), and John. Noel was farewelled at his home on Tuesday by his family.

at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 49 years. Loved eldest son of Jocelyn and the late Roly. Much loved brother and brother in law of Veronica and Bruce Morgan, Rachelle-Jayne and Peter van Dijk, Phill, and Hamish. Loved uncle of Carissa, Ashleigh, Ursula, Willem, Isaiha, and Ethan. Cherished partner of Trish. Messages to 67 Cross Street Ashburton, 7700. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service for Matthew will be held.

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at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 80 years. “Finally at Peace” Dearly loved wife of Rod.  Much loved and devoted mother and mother in law of Mark, Grant and Ro, and Sus and Dale (Postie) Palmer. Adored Nana of Sophie, and James; Jack, Sam, and Ali.  Treasured sister and sister in law of Lib and Douglas Sutton, the late Jan, and Brian Walker, and the late Malcolm.  Special auntie to Lisa, and Craig; Rose, Lizzie, and Jess.  Messages to the Clibborn family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Jenny will be held.

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.

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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.

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Barney passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on March 2^nd, 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.

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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.

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 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.