Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Ian.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jennifer and Richard, Annette and Peter Jacob, Murray and Helen, and the late Geri (Perth, WA), and Heather and Bob (West Melton).  Treasured Nana of Emmett and Nicole, and Kendall; Hayden, and Kimberley and Mat (Sydney); Cherokee, and Savannah; Olivia, and Esther and was soon to be a great-Nana.  A special thank you to the staff at Terrace View for their loving care and support of Kathleen. Messages to the Watson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday November 13, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.  Due to Covid number restrictions those who would like to attend the service please phone or txt 0277575559 or 03-3088043.

at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 95^th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor (Bricky).  Dearly loved Mum and mother in law of Errol and Michelle (Christchurch), Chris and Nicky (Auckland), and Karen and David Bishop.  Greatly loved Nana of Sophie, Patrick, Millie, and Connor; Bennett, Thomas, and Sam; Erin and Logan Tasker, and James and Angela Bishop.  Treasured great-Grandma of Riley, and Jack Tasker, and Oscar Bishop, and loved sister in law of Roma Whittaker. Messages to the Hume family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ethel’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday November 16, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on November 2^nd, 2021, with her daughter by her side, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Susan and Vernon, John and Lynne, Murray, William and Christine, and Anna and Mike.  Greatly loved grandmother to Andrew, Nicole, Hayden, Lauren, and Liana, and great-grandmother to Olivia, and Grace.  A loved sister to Arthur (deceased), Lex (deceased), Basil, and Edwin.  Messages to Betty’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Betty’s wishes a private funeral will be held.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 77 years.  Dearly loved wife of Jim.  Cherished and loved Mum and mother in law of Dave, Kellie and Gordy Kenton, and the late Graham.  Adored Nana of Katie, Todd, and Annabel.  Loved by her extended family and many friends.  Messages to the Rush family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held.

  It is with sadness that Peter’s journey has peacefully come to an end, surrounded by his loving family on November 2^nd 2021 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 68 years. Treasured husband and soulmate of Annie (Annette), proud Dad, father-in-law and Papa of Katie, Steve, Charlotte and Harry Middleton; Emma, Dave, Sophia, Toby and Annabel Maw; and Julia, Stu, Lucy and Maggie Bryson. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle to Jude, Richard, Alice, Laura and Sally. Many thanks go to Michelle Vaughan and the staff at St Georges Cancer Care Centre, Methven Medical Centre, District Nurses Tracey and Anna, and the staff at Ward One Ashburton Hospital. ‘Nothing beautiful in this world is ever really lost. All things beloved live on in our hearts forever’. Messages to the Garde Family, PO Box 742, Ashburton 7740. Due to covid restrictions a private family service for Peter will be held. For those that would like to watch the livestream of the service please email gardefamily92@gmail.com.’ Ride Free’.

at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton. Now at Peace and pain free. In her 94^th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Gilbert.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Alan and Jenny, Marilyn Mitchelmore, and Rob and Vivienne.  Loved Grandma of Lee-Ann and Mark, Donna  and the late Damian and Jason, Cory, and Mitchell.  Loved great-Grandma of Lauren, Mathew, and Sophie; Guy, Elsa, and Max; Cameron, and Madeline; Lily, and Naomi; Hunter; Cloe, Eli, and Franklin.  The family wish to thank the staff at Coldstream for their kind care of Pat.  Messages to the McLauchlan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Pat will be held on Friday at 2.00pm.

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BUSCH Barbara Ann (nee Hydes). On October 31, 2021, at Ashburton. It is with sadness that Barbara’s journey has peacefully come to an end, surrounded by her loved ones.  Loved wife of the late Derek Busch. Loved daughter of the late Jim and Joan Hydes and loved by her brothers and sisters.  Cherished Mum and Nana of Tracey, Susan, Aaron, Ben and their families.  Messages to the Busch family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you for the support and prayers from everyone. As per Barbara’s wishes we are holding a casual remembrance to honour and celebrate Mum’s life at the Hotel Ashburton on Friday November 5, from 3.00pm.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Friday October 29, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family. Dearly loved husband of Vivien (deceased). Treasured dad and father-in-law of Laurence and Mandy (Melbourne), Stuart and Cait (Sydney), and Sheryn and Bones (Ashburton). Cherished and much loved Poppa of Casey, and Ryan; Caolan, Fraser, and Oliver; Taela, and Fiona. Loved Brother of Peter (deceased) and Margaret (Hamilton), and Allan and Natalie (Hawera), and their families .Messages to the Hunt family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to COVID-19 a private family service and cremation has been held and a memorial service will be held in the Rangitikei/Manawatu region when restrictions allow.

peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie. Much loved mother and mother in law of Bob and Gill, Tony and Susane, Warren and the late Karen Reid, and the late Deborah. Loving Gran and great Gran of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Ward family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Gay will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 4, commencing at 2.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

suddenly at home, Ashburton, aged 80 years. Treasured husband and best friend of Robyn. Loved and respected stepfather to Angela, Rob and Charlotte. Best Grandad ever to Brendon, Angus and Jazz. Loved twin brother of Anita. Loved father and father-in-law to Catherine and Dudley, Nicola and Shane, Andrew and Anna. Grandfather to Annabel, Sam, Emma, Charlotte, Laura, Harriet and Georgie. Graham will be sadly missed by all his many many friends. Messages to the Laing family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held for Graham.