Funeral Notices

THORPE Anthony David (Tony) on Saturday August 31 2024,

Peacefully, following a courageous battle, surrounded by family, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Yupa. Proud father of Tina, and Jonny.  Loved son of Ray and Joyce (both deceased). Cherished brother (and twin) of Gary and Janice, and Maureen (dec) and Olly. Fun loving uncle to Stacey, Matthew and Nicole. Tony will always be in the hearts of his family and friends. Messages to the Thorpe Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Tony’s life will be held on Thursday September 5 commencing at 1.30pm at the New Life Church, 58 Melcombe St, Tinwald, Ashburton.

MILLS-THIN Colleen Frances – On August 28, 2024.

Passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 79 years. Loved wife and best friend of Maurie. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Angela Mills and Phillip Waters, and Rachel and David Rollinson. Proud Nana of Hannah, Jacob; Stella and Jack. Special thanks to the Ashburton District Nurses and Home Support. Messages to Colleen’s family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Colleen’s wishes a private cremation and service has been held.

SMALL Kathryn Suzanne (Sue), on August 25, 2024

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital in her 84th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Irvine (Irvie).  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn and Duane Aberhart, Kelvin and Jane, and Lisa and Darren.  Loved Nana and Great-Nana of Nicole and Laney; Josh, Jess and Fletcher; Aleks, Kaleb and Chloe.  Messages to the family of Suzanne Small P.O.Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View Rest Home and Ashburton Hospital for their love and care of Suzanne. Also to St John Ambulance team for their care over the years.  A service for Sue will be held in our chapel cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Friday 30th August, commencing at 1.30pm followed by a private interment.

MURDOCH Leonard Norman (Len), on August 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that Leonard Norman Murdoch of Mayfield passed away on Sunday afternoon August 25, 2024. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved and respected husband of Barbara for 60 years in November. Much loved father of James and Hilary. Loved father-in-law of Jacquie and Leigh. Loved grandfather of Prudence, Guy, Caroline; Hugh, Rachel and Alec. Loved brother, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle and loyal friend to so many. A service celebrating Len’s life has been held. Messages to Len’s family, 19 Carters Terrace Tinwald, Ashburton 7700.  

PATERSON, David Noel, on August 24, 2024

“Has gone to walk the dogs” On 24th August 2024, passed away at Rosebank Lifecare Ashburton with his family by his side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 61 years. Loved father  and father in law of Jennifer, Douglas and Rosemary, the late Brian, and the late Pamela. Loved son of the late  Dorothy. Loved brother of Ann and the late Stewart Harvey, Frances and Don Houston, Elaine and Bill Ryan. Loved son in law of the late Jim and May Reesby. Loved brother in law of the late Peter, and Jane Reesby, Barbara and Tuby Brown, Diann and the late Ian Winter, Trish and Allan Rawson. A very much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a good friend to all that knew him. Messages to the family of David Paterson c/o 57 Peter St Ashburton 7700. A celebration of David’s life will be held at 57 Peter St, Ashburton on Saturday 7th September commencing at 1:30pm. As per David’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

McCORKINDALE Lyn Kaye – on August 16, 2024,

At Ashburton, aged 70 years.  Daughter of the late Bruce and Thelma McCorkindale. Mum of Aaron, Kim, and Shelley.  Nana of Tyler, Stacey, Jorja, Madison, and Isaac.  Sister of Paula, Craig, Vicki, and Janeen. Messages to Lyn’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  “ You will be forever in our hearts and memories. Until we meet again.”  A Memorial Service for Lyn will be held at The Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Wednesday August 21st, commencing at 2.00pm.

McLEAN Thomas Edward – on August 18, 2024

At Ashburton. Loved husband of Joan. Father and father in law of Ian and Jude, Duncan and Amanda.  Grandfather of Sailor, Sam, and James and Norma Grace. Messages to the McLean family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Tom’s wishes a private cremation has been held. “Rest Peacefully Tom”

BROADFOOT Richard Michael (Mike), on August 24, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mike on August 24, 2024. Beloved husband of Jo. Loved father and father in law of Duncan and Melissa, and Erin. Dearly loved grandad of Jackson, Bella, Daisy and Charlie. Loved brother of John (dec) and Catherine. A Memorial Service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at the Willowby Hall, 475 Longbeach Road, Ashburton on Friday September 6, 2024 commencing at 2:00pm.

PARKIN Bruce John, on August 19, 2024.

Suddenly, at home aged 73 years. Beloved soulmate and husband of Robyn. Much loved father and father in law of Deb and Norm, Scott and Michelle, and Shelly and Sam. Adored Pop of Harry and Meg, Zach and Joe, Reese, Eve and Charlie. Messages to the Parkin family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at the Allenton Rugby Clubrooms, Melrose Road, Allenton, Ashburton on Friday August 23, commencing at 1:30pm