Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and his music, aged 71 years. Dearest husband to Katherine. Adored father and father in law to Kate and Frank McWatt, Vickie and Ricky Watson, Jane and Glen Tait, Dave and Sarah McKimmie, and cherished by his 11 grandchildren. Precious son of the late Rosa and John McKimmie. Treasured brother and brother in law of John and Heather McKimmie, Julie, Rod and Dawn McKimmie, Heather and Paul, Beth and David, Helen and Don, David and Patrice, and special uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Admired, respected and loved by his extended family and all who knew him, especially his life long partner in crime, Max Harrison. In honour of David donations to the NZ Brain Research Institute, by contacting (info@neurological.org.nz) would be much appreciated. A private service for David will be held, with a Memorial service to celebrate his life at a later date.
Funeral Notices
JONES Robert Arthur, on September 26, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on September 26, 2021, surrounded by his family. Aged 85. Loved and devoted husband of the late Heather and loved father and father in-law of Andrea and Brian Hanna, Brent and Coleen, Katrina and Jos Mensen, Rachael and Nigel Barron, Leighton and Nikki. Beloved Pop of Hilary and Stu, Richard and Emily; George and Rebekah; Charlotte and Sam, Robert and Alice; Mitchell, and Jessica; Lily, and Ryan; and great Grandpop of Rosa; Henri and Max. Due to Covid restrictions a private funeral will be held at his church in Carew on Friday 1 October at 1pm. You are warmly invited to pay your respects at 2.30pm for the interment at Cracroft Cemetery. Messages to the Jones family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton.
PALMER Joyce Lewis (nee Healey),on September 26, 2021
peacefully passed away on 26 September 2021. Loved wife and best friend of Trevor for 59 years. Mother to Bruce, and Tracie, mother-in-law to Nicola, and Rich, Nana to Courtney, Bradley, Devon and Phoebe. Forever in our hearts. Special thanks to the kind staff from Terrace View for their superb and loving care. A memorial service for Joyce will be held at the Sinclair Centre, 74 Park Street, Ashburton on Friday 1 October at 2pm.
DUDLEY Ian Palmer, on September 24, 2021
at Ashburton, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Cynthia. Much loved father and father in law of David and Suzanne (Hamilton), Richard and Sue, Debbie and Gordon Guthrie, and Kerry Rolleston (Ahipara). Loving Pop of Samantha and James, Jack and Kelsey, and Tom and Annabelle; Tayler and James, Alex and Sarah, and great-Pop to Lochie, Nicole, and Hugo. Messages to the Dudley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Ian will be held.
TWAMLEY Brent John (Twams), on September 21, 2021
at Ashburton, aged 54 years. It is with great sadness that we have to say farewell to a much loved amazing friend, companion, and husband to Anita and loved Dad to Katie, and Rosie. Much loved son of Marg and the late Brian, and brother of Grant, Debbie, and Nicola. Loved son-in-law of Lynette and Allan Tweed, and brother-in-law to Jo, and Tweedie. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and loved “Uncle Bingley” to his extended family. Messages to the Twamley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.”We have so many loving memories of a mischievous, fun loving Twams” A private service will be held.
LEES Olwyn Shirley (Pat), on September 20, 2021
Passed away peacefully, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Laurie, loved mother and mother in law of Jill and Geoff, and Philip and Joanne. Loved Nan of George and Frances, Brigid, Mark, Rachel, Patrick and Michael and great Nan of six. Messages to the Lees family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Pat will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday September 27, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
van der HEIDE John Johannes, on September 17, 2021
Peacefully after along illness at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Much loved Husband of Joyce. Messages to 4 Buchanan Place, Ashburton 7700. At John’s request a private cremation has been held.
BAYLIS Donald James, on September 2, 2021
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on 2nd September 2021 in his 82nd year. Due to Covid restrictions a private service was held.
MIDDLETON Lois Wilhelmina, on September 14, 2021
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. Loved mother and mother in law of Russell and Raylene, Keith and the late Christine, and Sharryn, Gary and Jan. Loved Nanny of her 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. “Forever loved and missed by many”. Messages to the Middleton family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held.
REID Maurice Charles (Morrie),on September 11, 2021
Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years. Loved and cherished husband of the late Caryl. Loved partner of the late Diana Dellow. Dearly loved father and father in law of Tony and Maggie (Dunedin), Sherilee and Martin Penty (Auckland), Michelle and Neville Dasler (Dunedin), and Andrew (Papua New Guinea). Much loved Poppa and Grandpop of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We would like to acknowledge with thanks Malcolm, Trudi, and Maddie and the extended Dellow family for their love and support of Morrie. Messages to the Reid family, 15 Richmond Street, Forbury Dunedin 9012. At Dad’s request a private cremation has been held. “Rest In Peace”