Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family, aged 74 years. Loved mother of Sheree, and Shawn, and loved grandmother of Chontelle, Michelle, Jasmine, Zane, Crystal, Holly, and Summer. And a beloved great grandmother. Messages to the Price family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Heather’s request, a private memorial service will be held.
Funeral Notices
KINGSBURY Janet Christine, on January 16, 2022
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian. Much loved mother and mother in law of Hamish and Michelle, and Sonya. Loved Super Gran of Sam, Rebecca, and Jessie. Special thanks to the staff of Ashburton Hospital and Dr Penny Holdaway for their love and care of Janet during her short illness with cancer. Messages to the Kingsbury family C/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Janet’s life will be held in our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday January 21, commencing at 1.30pm followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Vaccine passes will be required.
SELL Graeme Charles George, on January 9, 2022
unexpectedly in Christchurch Hospital, aged 58 years. Special friend and partner of Rachelle McKeown. Loved youngest son of the late Florence and Colin Sell (of Portobello). Loved brother of Marie and Lloyd Walker (Portobello), the late Colleen, and Malcolm Smith (Greymouth), Marion and Donald Taylor (Ashburton), Bill and Karen Sell (Ashburton), John and Susan Sell (Christchurch), Ngaire Charteris and Geoff Phillips (New Plymouth), Robert and Jenelle Sell (Portobello). Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and friend to many. Messages to the Sell family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. “Will be sadly missed”. A service for Graeme will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday January 13, commencing at 2.00pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Vaccine Passes will be required.
DOWNES Rowena Mary, on January9, 2022
at Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Special Mum of Carole and Steve Gielingh, Gary and the late Raewyn, and Brian and Cynthia, and adored Nana of Lani; Scott and Abbey, Cameron and Bridgett; Nick and Summer, and Kirstin and Simon. Great Granna of Liana, and great Nana of Hunter, and Rhylie; Brooke, and Beau, and Jack, and Ella.
“If roses grow in heaven, Lord, please pick some from there place them in our mother’s arms, to show her that we care. Messages to the Downes family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held.
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.