Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Searle, and loved sister of the late Jim, and Brian Searle.  Special friend of the late Joy, and the Vessey and Lefeber families.  Thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their care of Dot. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be much appreciated.   A private service for Dot will be held.

at Paringa River, West Coast. “Doing what he loved”. Loved husband of Irene and father of Jason, Angela, Shane, Craig, Tony, and Gary. Grandad to Bailey, Jared, Sarah, Melissa, Mac, Leah, and Ted. Messages to the Mattson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family cremation has been held.

  in his 77^th year, passed away peacefully.  Loved and respected husband and best friend of Edith and proud father and father-in-law to Adrian & Julie, Ronelle & John, Todd & Sarah, Dallas & Aimee. Pop was a role model to grandchildren Hugh, Arthur, Edgar, Morgan, Emerson, James, Sam, Will, Jake and Finn and friend to Carlijn and Harriet. Son of the late Mollie and Jim Paterson, brother and brother-in-law of Jay and Sheila, Daune and the late Mick O’Connor, the late Doug and Marilyn Paterson, Colin and Pam Paterson and the late Linsey Paterson. Respected son-in-law of the late Kit and Hughie Todd and brother-in-law of Hugh Todd and a very much loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. ”Ron demonstrated a courageous battle to the line and dedicated a lifetime to community service.” The family wish to thank Doctor Penny Holdaway, Jane Smith and her palliative care team, and the doctors and nurses of Ashburton Hospital. Messages to  the Paterson family c/- Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held and a Memorial service will be organised to celebrate Ron’s life at a date to be advised. “A dearly loved and inspirational man has left the world.”

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 76 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late ‘Chic’.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Aaron and Barbrin, Rachel and Marc, and loved Grammy of Freya. A much loved sister, sister in law, aunty, and friend to many.  A special thank you to the staff at Terrace View for their loving care and support of Marg.  Messages to the McDowell family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private cremation has been held.

10/9/1941 – 04/9/2021.  Left us to rest and join his loved Marie.  Father and father in law of Judi, John and Sylda, Debra and Glenn. Granderek to Reilly and Gael, Rosa Hayward; Mandy and Robbie Reid, Rikki Smitheram and Kerry Towns.  Great-Granderek to Georgina and Emily Hayward, Olivia, Harry and Lucas Reid, Savannah and Charli Towns. Son of the late Win and Lu Smitheram, stepson of Grant Sherborne.  Brother and brother in law of Richard and Alison Smitheram, Veronica and the late Michael O’Reilly, Bernadette and Kevin Harkness and Anne and Donald Hooper. Messages to the Smitheram family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held.

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Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 94^th year. Dearly loved husband of Suzanne. Much loved father and father in law of Carolyn and Duane Aberhart, Kelvin and Jane, and Lisa and Darren. Loved grandad of Nicole, Joshua, Aleks, Kaleb and Chloe. Messages to the family of Irvine Small, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Radius Millstream and Ashburton Hospital for their love and care of Irvie. A private family service has been held and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Our beloved husband, father, brother and brother-in-law, Raymond Anthony Hickman aged 76 years has passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday 1^st September 2021. After a recent diagnosis of an aggressive rare cancer and short treatment period, he has lost a brave battle. He touched so many lives and will be dearly missed.The adored husband and soulmate of Patricia, a treasured and wonderful father of Murray, Lisa and Grant. Loved father-in-law to Fiona, Hamish and Emma. Beloved son of the late Tony and Maureen and cherished brother to Annette, Kevin, Helen, Sue, Tony and the late Paul. Beloved brother-in-law to Murray, Joanna, Kevin, Penny, Jan & Russell, Arnold & the late Lynnette, Kevin & Lynne. Cherished Grandad of Olivia, Samantha, Josh, Alex, Matthew, Ava, Neve, Sam and Toby. Loved uncle of Keriann, Deane, Cherie, Kelly, Jasmine, Adele, Holly, Matt, Tiffany, Ethan, Libby, Ebony, Kane, Chandelle, Carl, Simon, Amanda, Melanie, Daniel, Robert, Tony, Hamish, Mathew and Scott.   Messages to the Hickman family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ray will be held at the Rakaia Community Hall next Thursday.  Please note and respect this is by invite only due to Covid restrictions.  We would like to inform you that A Memorial service for Ray will be held once we are at Level One.  Thank you for your patience and understanding given the circumstances.

“Nanny Betty”. It is with great sadness Betty passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on September 2^nd, 2021, aged 90 years.  Much loved and adored mother and mother in law of Ken and Carol, and Sue and Barry.  Grandmother of Megan and Shannon, Abby and Luke, Amy and Gemma.  Great-grandmother of Jye, Jade, Chayse, Millie, Cooper, Jett, Ruby-Rose, Harlow, and Rivah.  Great great-grandmother of Mahlia.  Messages to the Brown, and Cawley family 67 Main Street, Methven 7730.  Many thanks to Methven House for their care and support of Betty.  A private cremation has been held.

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 95 years. Much loved and precious wife of the late Stan. Loved and adored mother and mother in law of Tony and Sue, Eugene and Joy, Kathryn and David, Michelle and Hansi, Stephen and Kendra, Vivienne and Snow, Bernadine and Jack, and Monique and Simon. Dearly loved Nana’D’ of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Devereux family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service has been held and a Memorial to celebrate Irene’s life will be held at a later date.

21.12.1931 – 31.08.2021. At Ashburton Hospital. In her 90^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Janus. Loved mother and mother in law of John, Nick and Lynne, Bruce and Jillian, Leo, Trevor and Rachel, Richard and Rachael, Gina and Paul, Neville and Karen, and friend of Brenda. Loved Gran of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sadly missed by all her family. Thank you to the wonderful staff of Ashburton Hospital and Radius Millstream. Messages to the Bensdorp Family, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private funeral will be held Friday 3^rd September, due to covid restrictions.