Funeral Notices

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.

ROBERTSON Margaret Joy (Joy), on February 23, 2022

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Christine and Kevin Pooke, Murray Rushton, and Angela Rushton. Loved Nana of Daniel, and Kim; Gena, Porsha, and Harley; Samantha, and Scott, and great-Nana of all her great-grandchildren.  Loved sister and sister in law of Graham and Lorna, Nola, Neville and Rosemary, and the late Fay.   Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Robertson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held at Trotts Gardens, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Tuesday March 1st, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Vaccine passes will be required.

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MOSES, Shirley Marian

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mum, on February 9, 2022, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Shirley was a loving wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Gary and Jan, and Sam; Robyn and Michael, Kendra and Brad, and Drew; Tony and Janet, Emily, Mathew, and Daniel; John and Gracie. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Radius Millstream for their care of Shirley. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Shirley Moses c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Shirley’s request a private cremation will be held.

THOMAS, Walter Brian Kent (Brian)

Passed peacefully at Radius Millstream Ashburton on 15 February 2022, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Beverley for 63 years. Loved brother of Thelma (deceased), Frances (deceased), and Graeme. Much loved dad and father-in-law of Peter and Joanne, Richard and Raewyn, David and Ann, and Jo. Treasured Grandy and Grandad Bri of Amy, Adam, Paige, Kent, Charlotte, and Patrick. Loved Uncle Brian of all his nieces, nephews, and extended family; and friend of Nic.

“Soldiered on ‘til the end”.

Special thanks to the caring and dedicated team at Radius Millstream, Dr. Wootton, and Linda at Three River’s Health. Messages may be addressed to the Thomas Family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A family service to celebrate Brian’s life has been held at the Rakaia Cemetery.

WEILY, Jenefer Anne

On February 14, 2022. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter. Much loved mother and mother in law of Stephen and Therle, Maree and Bill den Baars, and Lynley and Neil Pluck. Loving Nana Jen of Mark and Simone (Brisbane), Vanessa and Tim, Tonya and Svend, Anita and Robbie, Vicki, and Lauren. Great Nana of Joshua, Samuel, Isobelle, Harry, Ole, Paddy, Darcy, and James. Messages to the Weily Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private family service for Jenefer will be held.

ANDERSON, Marion Edith (Molly)

On February 10, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Don, loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Michael Wilson, Gabrielle and Gavin Templeton, Jo and Paul Castelow. Much loved Nana Molly of Thomas and Louise, Emily, Hannah, and Simon; Sarah, and the late Charlotte; Harriet and Sam, Sophie and Charlie; great Nana Molly of Oliver, Evelyn, Archie, and Georgie. Messages to the Anderson family c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. At Molly’s request a private service has been held.

WEDERELL, William Henry

On February 11, 2022, peacefully at home. Aged 78 years. Loved husband of Marion. Loved father and father in law of Irene and Craig Meyrick, and Julie – Anne and the late Grant Wederell. Loved grandad of Phoebe and Reilly, Thomas, Jack and Lucy; Amy and Tom, Ashleigh, Benjamin and Marnie and proud great grandad of Addie, Lily, and Freddie. Messages to the Wederell family R D 14, Rakaia, 7784. Due to Covid restrictions a private service for Henry will be held.