in his 82nd year, peacefully at home in Ashburton after a short illness.  Dearly loved friend of Audrey and husband for the last 57 years.  Loved and adored father and father in-law of Sharon and Gordon Duthie, Cindy and Warwick Lucas (Sunshine Coast), Philip and Donna, Alison and Michael Hendren (Glentui). Cherished grandfather Noel and friend of Michael and Sophia Hathaway and Alex Duthie, Amanda and Justin Blaha, Charli Lucas and Aaron Miles, Chloe and Josh Lowe, Jessica and Jack Hendren, and Great grandfather to Madilyn Blaha. Special thanks to all that helped care for Noel during his illness, Dr Malcolm Wootton, the District and Palliative Care Nurses, Carers and St John Ambulance. Messages to the Lowe family may be sent to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A private family service will be held once the Ministry of Health Covid restrictions are relaxed.  We would like to invite you to attend a memorial service at a later date, to celebrate Noel’s lifetime of achievements and service to the community.

peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 92 years.  Loved husband of the late Myra. Father of David, and Stuart.  Loved Grandad of Julie and Todd Smyth, and David and Kate; Brendan and Tracey, Phillip, and Mark; and great-Grandad of Ella, and Isaac; Hahna; Aiden, and Kyla; Mason, and Ava.  A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi Home who looked after Dad.  Messages to Derrick Shaw’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service for Derrick will be held at a later date.

Passed away peacefully with the girls by her side on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, aged 87 years at Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack.  Amazing and beautiful Mum of Lois & Robin Marshall, Gill, Jen, Di & Mark Prendergast, Colleen & Chris Helem. Adored Nana of Kevin, Daniel, Tania, Kelly, Hannah, Harrison, Jack, Cameron & Max.  Great Grand Nana to Jayden, Brandon, Eadie, Chloe, Bella, Cedric, Heidi & Gemma. At peace now. The family wish to thank the nursing staff, especially Sobin & Rebekah at Ashburton Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion they showed Ayleen and her girls. Messages to 292 Moore Street Ashburton 7700. Details will be provided at a later date to celebrate Ayleen’s life.

at Ashburton Hospital. 71 years young. Cherished partner of Maree. Much loved dad of Grant. Loving grandad of James and Conrad and father of Carla. Much loved by his extended family and friends.  Messages to the Burgess family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Due to the current Covid Level 4 restrictions funeral details will be advised at a later date.

SMALL – Frederick James [Jim]. Unexpectedly at home on Monday August 16, 2021 aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nita, much admired father to Greg, Brendon, Leonie and father in law to John.  A loving Ganga to Juliet and James. Much loved brother, uncle, and brother in law to all the Small, Orr, Prendergast and Kennelly families.  A true gentleman and a friend to all who crossed his path.  Our lives are richer for having known him. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent De Paul would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Messages to  Jim Small’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to the current Covid Level 4 restrictions funeral details will be advised at a later date.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Eric (Goldie).  Much loved mother of Trevor, Warwick, and Hamish.  Loved sister of Roy (Rangiora), Lex (Dunedin), and the late Gordon, and their families.  Messages to 99 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700.  Due to the current Covid Level 4 restrictions  service details will be advised at a later date.

aged 82 years.  Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  Much loved wife of the late Allen.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Sharlene and Ian, Jo-ann, Andrew and Sharon, David and Jacqui, Ian and Stacey, and Benjamin.  Much loved Grandmum of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were her world! Thanks to the caring staff at Princes Court and Ashburton Hospital.  Messages to the Howden family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Due to Covid Level 4 restrictions funeral details will be advised at a later date.

 21.3.1941 – 13.8.2021.  Peacefully at Christchurch Public Hospital.  Loved husband of the late Colleen.  Father and father in law of Adrian (Auckland), Delwyn & Michael Prentice (UK),and Kelvin and Kerryn (Rangiora). ‘Old’ Grandad to Logan, and Josh.  Brother and brother in law of Denise and the late Keith Armstrong, the late June, and Ian McKay.  A special thank you to the staff of Ward A4 for their wonderful care and support. Messages to the Clark family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid Level 4 restrictions funeral details will be advised at a later date.

peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of the late Isabel, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Alison and John Driscoll (Ashburton), Judith and Mark Snelling (Christchurch), the late Liz, and Trevor Beckett (UK),and Lynette Gill and Jeff Keith (Sydney). Murray was the adored Papa of Simon and Cindy Driscoll, Rebecca and Stuart Wiseman, Anna and Garrick Harper, Andrew and Michelle Driscoll, Joanne Snelling and Michael Boado, Lara Snelling, Hayden Beckett, Tiana Chezzi and Leila Chezzi, and a treasured Great Papa to Abigail, Toby, Kacey, Billie, Shae, Johan, Jenson and Phineas. Alison, Judith and Lynette would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at both Radius Millstream and Radius Hawthorne for their loving and diligent care of Murray. Messages to the Gill family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service of celebration for Murray will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Monday August 16, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Alf.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Christine and Ian Lowe. Only child of the late Malcolm and Gertrude Johnson.  Loved cousin of Margaret Gallagher, Elwyn Bills, Frances Dennis, Jennifer Mills and the extended Johnson and Roseveare families. Messages to the McKenzie family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the management and staff at Princes Court for their loving care of Joyce.  A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Tuesday August 17, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.