Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, after a courageous battle. Dearly loved husband of Ruby for 60 years. Much loved father and father in law of Alyson and Alistair Benfell, Warren and Rachael, and Karen and the late Jim King. Adored Grandad of Tony, and Sara; and Jamie, and Jacob. Loved son of the late Donald and Alice. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Charlie, Doreen and the late Allan Jack, and brother in law of the late Isobel and Max Drabble. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Jack family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Doug’s request a private family service will be held.
Funeral Notices
McCORMICK Hamish Malcolm Argyle, on December 2, 2021
peacefully. In his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Enid. Much loved dad of Gordon, Duncan, Catherine, and the late Fergus. Loved grandad of James, Charles, Annabel, Harry, and Lily, and a great grandad of his great grandchildren. Messages to the McCormick family PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Hamish’s life will be held at “Manaton” 230 Montalto Road, Montalto on Wednesday December 8 commencing at 11.00am followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. “At the family’s request, Vaccine Passes will be required”.
GIBSON Jocelyn Rae, on December 5, 2021
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Ashburton Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. Much loved Mum, and mother in law of Joanne and Mike Jackson, Allison and Will Morrish, and Karyn Gibson. Special ‘Nana Jocee’ of Kelsey and Nathaniel, Logan and Kirsty, and Ryan; Callum, Daniel and Anna, and Kate. Great ‘Nana Jocee’ of Jasper, and Miles. Messages to the Gibson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jocelyn’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday Decembern9, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes will be required.
FROST Len, on November 30, 2021
suddenly but peacefully at home, Ashburton. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Kate. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of the late Emma, and Christopher and Kristine (USA). Treasured Poppa Len to London, and Gretchen. Messages to the Frost family c/o PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. At Len’s request a private cremation will be held.
JACKSON Ian Scarlett, on November 27, 2021
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved husband of the late Joyce. Father and father in law of Judith, Kenneth and Pamela, Christine and Peter, Robert and Barbara, and Ivan and Debbie. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and good friend of Jenny Donaldson. Messages to the Jackson family c/- 41 Redhaven Rise, Ashburton 7700. At Ian’s request a private family interment will be held
CAIN Sally Margaret, on November 26, 2021
at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved and treasured Mum of Doug and Julie, Anne and Marc, Lynette and Terence, and Janice and Brent Smith. Adored ‘Nana Sally’ of Andrea and Kyle, and Nicola and Ben; Ashlee and Ben Helm; Simone, and Laura; Charlotte, and Josh and Chelsea. Messages to 7 Westcott Place, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Sally. Now resting peacefully and reunited with Gordon. At Sally’s request a private family service will be held.
COLVILLE Raymond William, on November 23, 2021
Died peacefully at Ashburton, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Maureen. Loved brother in law of Linda, Ian and Irene, Kevin and Barbara and families. Loved uncle of Robert and Karen and loved cousin of Carolyn. Messages to the Colville family c/o PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A private family cremation.
SMITH Robert Charles (Bob), on November 22, 2021
peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 67 years. Loved friend of Tina and Mickey. Messages to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Bob’s request a private cremation has been held.
PATTERSON Kenneth Thomas (Ken), on November 15, 2021
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Treasured husband and best friend of Ann for 56 years. Deeply loved and proud father and friend of the late Donna Ann, Ross and Charmaine Patterson, and Gaye and Andrew Leverton. Adored ‘Ken’ of his grand and great-grandchildren Donna, Tane, Grace and Abby; Harriet and Ruby; Leo and Ronan. Special friend of Timana, Hana, Jack and Gisele, and Bailey. Messages to the Patterson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Rest peacefully lovely man, you will be so missed and in our hearts forever. A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 22, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
KAA Tuhaka Tiaki Jack, on November 11, 2021
Aged 71 years. Jack passed away peacefully at home in Ashburton surrounded by his loving family on Thursday 11th November 2021. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Proud Father of Derrill, Patrick, Tristen & Petra. Loved Koro of all his mokopuna. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be a private service. If you wish to attend please contact Selina on 0275185810. A livestream link will be available please contact stagomoakaa1@gmail.com for the link.