It is with sadness that Peter’s journey has peacefully come to an end, surrounded by his loving family on November 2nd 2021 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 68 years. Treasured husband and soulmate of Annie (Annette), proud Dad, father-in-law and Papa of Katie, Steve, Charlotte and Harry Middleton; Emma, Dave, Sophia, Toby and Annabel Maw; and Julia, Stu, Lucy and Maggie Bryson. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle to Jude, Richard, Alice, Laura and Sally. Many thanks go to Michelle Vaughan and the staff at St Georges Cancer Care Centre, Methven Medical Centre, District Nurses Tracey and Anna, and the staff at Ward One Ashburton Hospital. ‘Nothing beautiful in this world is ever really lost. All things beloved live on in our hearts forever’. Messages to the Garde Family, PO Box 742, Ashburton 7740. Due to covid restrictions a private family service for Peter will be held. For those that would like to watch the livestream of the service please email gardefamily92@gmail.com.’ Ride Free’.
Funeral Notices
MCLAUCHLAN Patricia (Pat), on November 2nd, 2021
at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Now at Peace and pain free. In her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gilbert. Much loved mother and mother in law of Alan and Jenny, Marilyn Mitchelmore, and Rob and Vivienne. Loved Grandma of Lee-Ann and Mark, Donna and the late Damian and Jason, Cory, and Mitchell. Loved great-Grandma of Lauren, Mathew, and Sophie; Guy, Elsa, and Max; Cameron, and Madeline; Lily, and Naomi; Hunter; Cloe, Eli, and Franklin. The family wish to thank the staff at Coldstream for their kind care of Pat. Messages to the McLauchlan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Pat will be held on Friday at 2.00pm.
BUSCH Barbara Ann (nee Hydes), on October 31, 2021
BUSCH Barbara Ann (nee Hydes). On October 31, 2021, at Ashburton. It is with sadness that Barbara’s journey has peacefully come to an end, surrounded by her loved ones. Loved wife of the late Derek Busch. Loved daughter of the late Jim and Joan Hydes and loved by her brothers and sisters. Cherished Mum and Nana of Tracey, Susan, Aaron, Ben and their families. Messages to the Busch family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you for the support and prayers from everyone. As per Barbara’s wishes we are holding a casual remembrance to honour and celebrate Mum’s life at the Hotel Ashburton on Friday November 5, from 3.00pm.
HUNT Laurence John (Laurie) QSM JP (Ret), on October 29, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Friday October 29, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family. Dearly loved husband of Vivien (deceased). Treasured dad and father-in-law of Laurence and Mandy (Melbourne), Stuart and Cait (Sydney), and Sheryn and Bones (Ashburton). Cherished and much loved Poppa of Casey, and Ryan; Caolan, Fraser, and Oliver; Taela, and Fiona. Loved Brother of Peter (deceased) and Margaret (Hamilton), and Allan and Natalie (Hawera), and their families .Messages to the Hunt family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to COVID-19 a private family service and cremation has been held and a memorial service will be held in the Rangitikei/Manawatu region when restrictions allow.
WARD Gay, on October 29, 2021
peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie. Much loved mother and mother in law of Bob and Gill, Tony and Susane, Warren and the late Karen Reid, and the late Deborah. Loving Gran and great Gran of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Ward family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Gay will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 4, commencing at 2.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
LAING Graham Andrew 21-7-1941 – 30-10-2021
suddenly at home, Ashburton, aged 80 years. Treasured husband and best friend of Robyn. Loved and respected stepfather to Angela, Rob and Charlotte. Best Grandad ever to Brendon, Angus and Jazz. Loved twin brother of Anita. Loved father and father-in-law to Catherine and Dudley, Nicola and Shane, Andrew and Anna. Grandfather to Annabel, Sam, Emma, Charlotte, Laura, Harriet and Georgie. Graham will be sadly missed by all his many many friends. Messages to the Laing family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held for Graham.
BOYLE Viola (Lola), on October 29, 2021
peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Dave. Loved mother and mother in law of Janice and the late Larry, and David. Special Grandma to Daniel, Karina, Dean, and Paul; James, and Alarnah, and great Grandma of Ben, Harriet, and Lola. Loved sister of late Bert, and Leona; Norma, and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “You will be missed terribly, but loved always. Never to be forgotten.” Messages to the Boyle family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Lola. Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Lola’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 4, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium
MANN Sylvia Daphne, on October 28, 2021
peacefully at Ashburton, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Much loved mother and mother in law of Daphne and Barry Marsden (Christchurch), Trevor and Jenny (Melbourne), Bev and Gary Ricketts, Steve and Denise, Lynette and Ronald Lilley, Keith and Kathy (Motueka), and Barry and Jennifer (Christchurch). Treasured Grandma of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great- grandchildren. Messages to the Mann family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 1st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Returned Serviceman’s section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
HARDY Cyril George, on October 26, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mamie, and loved by his 7 children and all his grandchildren. Messages c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Princes Court and Coldstream for their wonderful care of Cyril. A private cremation has been held.
WALLS Mary Patricia (Pat) (nee McCormick), on October 22, 2021
Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Harry and loving mother of Garry, and the late Susan. “RIP” Messages to the Walls family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 28, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday afternoon, at 4.15pm at the Church