Funeral Notices

BOYLE Viola (Lola), on October 29, 2021

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 95 years.  Much loved wife of the late Dave. Loved mother and mother in law of Janice and the late Larry, and David.  Special Grandma to Daniel, Karina, Dean, and Paul; James, and Alarnah, and great Grandma of Ben, Harriet, and Lola.  Loved sister of late Bert, and Leona; Norma, and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.  “You will be missed terribly, but loved always.  Never to be forgotten.” Messages to the Boyle family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff at Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Lola. Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Lola’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 4, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

MANN Sylvia Daphne, on October 28, 2021

peacefully at Ashburton, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Bill.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Daphne and Barry Marsden (Christchurch), Trevor and Jenny (Melbourne), Bev and Gary Ricketts, Steve and Denise, Lynette and Ronald Lilley, Keith and Kathy (Motueka), and Barry and Jennifer (Christchurch).  Treasured Grandma of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great- grandchildren. Messages to the Mann family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 1st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Returned Serviceman’s section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HARDY Cyril George, on October 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mamie, and loved by his 7 children and all his grandchildren.  Messages c/-   P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Princes Court and Coldstream for their wonderful care of Cyril.  A private cremation has been held.

WALLS Mary Patricia (Pat) (nee McCormick), on October 22, 2021

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Harry and loving mother of Garry, and the late Susan. “RIP” Messages to the Walls family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 28, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday afternoon, at 4.15pm at the Church

RANTON Marion, on October 21, 2021

 Passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years.  Loved wife of the late Jack, and mother of Pam.  Loved sister of Eric, and Ivan, and the late Bill, Bob, Doug, and Harry Maw. Messages to Marion’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private funeral for Marion will be held.

LAPSLIE Peter John, on October 22, 2021

Warrant Officer First Class RNZAOC V823189, Retired.  On October 22, 2021.  Peacefully passed at Radius Millstream, Ashburton aged 85 years.  Dearly loved husband of Edra. Loving father and father in law of Michael and Marie, Christopher and Frances, Stephen and Nicky, and Kevin.  Loved and respected brother of Bill and the late Marie and Pat.  Special thanks to all the Hospital Staff who cared for Peter in his last 2 weeks.  Messages to the Lapslie family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740.  A Service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 28, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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SEYB Ralph James, on October 19, 2021

peacefully at Timaru Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved husband of Myrtle.  Loving brother of Ernie, a loved brother in law and uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Myrtle Seyb c/- Waihi Lodge Care Centre, 16 Shaw Street, Geraldine 7930. Due to Covid 19 restrictions those who would like to attend the service in Temuka on Thursday October 21, at 11.30am, please text or phone Linda on 0272264794.

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MANSON Phyllis Margaret, on October 15, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 72 years.  Dearly loved wife of Alan.  Much loved mother of Peter, Terry, Aaron, and Brendon, and loved stepmother of John, Ricky and Nicola, Michelle and Jason, and Justin. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren.  Messages to the Manson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Phyllis’ life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday October 22, commencing at 2.00pm.

RICHARDSON Keith Warwick, on October 11, 2021

after a long courageous battle, aged 81 years.  Much loved husband of Joan.  Dearly loved and respected father and father in law of Jo and Clayton McSorley, and Maryann and Ross Martin.  Adored Granddad of Caitlin, and Laura.  Loved son of the late Stanley and Constance and loved brother of the late Stan, the late Dawn, and Joy Lowe.  A very special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway, Linda George, the staff at Rosebank Lifecare and the staff at Ashburton AAU for their loving care of Keith and his family.  Messages to the Richardson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private cremation will be held.

PATERSON Bruce James, on October 10, 2021

Suddenly, but peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 75 years.  Dearly loved partner of Keri.  Loved father and father in law of Darin and Anita, and loved grandfather to Eva. Loved son of the late Roy and Joan, brother and brother in law of the late Anne, and Merv Harris, and the late Michael. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.  Special Bruce to Brenda and Nick, Luke, and Alice; and Helen, Damon, and Jett.  Messages to Bruce’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. 7740.  A special thank you to the Doctors and nurses at Ashburton Hospital for their care and support of Bruce.  A Service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 14, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

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