Funeral Notices

EVEREST Robin Margaret, on October 5, 2021

passed away peacefully in her 86th year on Tuesday 5 October, 2021 after bravely facing the challenges of living with dementia.  Adored and devoted wife of Owen for 63 wonderful years.  Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Phill and Jos, Di and Nev, Sue and Phil; special Nan to Mark and Mel, Anna and James, Paul and Sarah, Brit, Loz and Jacob, Lucy and Ben; Great-Nan to Arthur, Emma, William, Patrick, Frank and Max. Mum (Bridge) will be delighted to be reunited with the love of her life, Owen (Oz).  Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for the wonderful support and care of Mum for the past 3 ½ years. Messages to the Everest family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated. Due to Covid number restrictions, if you would like to attend Robin’s service, please contact Phill,  p.everest@xtra.co.nz

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TARBOTTON Lester James, on October 1, 2021

in Methven, surrounded by his family, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved husband of Joy and the late Joan. Cherished and loved father and father-in-law of Wendy & Robbie Risdon, (the late) Paul and Helen, Linda & Tim Robinson, Ian & Nicola and Ruth & Chris Hutchinson.  Proud grandfather to Sarah, Thomas & Chris; Matthew, Daniel, Luke, Joseph, Heidi, Caleb, Joshua & James; James, Jeremy & Rebecca; Emily, Henry & Charlotte; Kate & Emma; & spouses/partners and precious great grandfather of 12. Messages to the Tarbotton Family, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton. Due to Covid restrictions, a private funeral will be held.  For those wishing to view service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz  Funeral Notices, and click on Lester’s notice for the link.

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TRUMAN Neville Digby, on October 2, 2021

at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, surrounded by his family. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved and loving husband of Ann. Much loved father and father in law of Christine Hay, Leone and Grant Purvis, Grant, and Michelle and Mike Griffiths and loving Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Truman family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to COVID restrictions, a private service for Neville will be held.

MARR Michael Leonard (Micky), on October 1st, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved partner of Pam.  Dearly loved father and father in law and Grandad of Rebecca & Brent, Bailey, Josh & Nick Kershaw; Justine & Tony, the late Jack, & Liam Turner; Hayley, & Alyssa Adams, and extended family Shayne, Janelle, Richard, Andrew and their families.  Messages to the Marr family c/- P.O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Micky will be held.

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McKIMMIE David Willliam, on September 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and his music, aged 71 years.  Dearest husband to Katherine. Adored father and father in law to Kate and Frank McWatt, Vickie and Ricky Watson, Jane and Glen Tait, Dave and Sarah McKimmie, and cherished by his 11 grandchildren.  Precious son of the late Rosa and John McKimmie. Treasured brother and brother in law of John and Heather McKimmie, Julie, Rod and Dawn McKimmie, Heather and Paul, Beth and David, Helen and Don, David and Patrice, and special uncle to his many nieces and nephews.  Admired, respected and loved by his extended family and all who knew him, especially his life long partner in crime, Max Harrison.  In honour of David donations to the NZ Brain Research Institute, by contacting (info@neurological.org.nz) would be much appreciated.  A private service for David will be held, with a Memorial service to celebrate his life at a later date.

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JONES Robert Arthur, on September 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on September 26, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Aged 85.  Loved and devoted husband of the late Heather and loved father and father in-law of Andrea and Brian Hanna, Brent and Coleen, Katrina and Jos Mensen, Rachael and Nigel Barron, Leighton and Nikki.  Beloved Pop of Hilary and Stu, Richard and Emily; George and Rebekah; Charlotte and Sam, Robert and Alice; Mitchell, and Jessica; Lily, and Ryan; and great Grandpop of Rosa; Henri and Max.  Due to Covid restrictions a private funeral will be held at his church in Carew on Friday 1 October at 1pm.  You are warmly invited to pay your respects at 2.30pm for the interment at Cracroft Cemetery.  Messages to the Jones family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton.

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PALMER Joyce Lewis (nee Healey),on September 26, 2021

peacefully passed away on 26 September 2021. Loved wife and best friend of Trevor for 59 years. Mother to Bruce, and Tracie, mother-in-law to Nicola, and Rich, Nana to Courtney,  Bradley,  Devon and Phoebe. Forever in our hearts. Special thanks to the kind staff from Terrace View for their superb and loving care. A memorial service for Joyce will be held at the Sinclair Centre, 74 Park Street, Ashburton on Friday 1 October at 2pm.

DUDLEY Ian Palmer, on September 24, 2021

at Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Cynthia.  Much loved father and father in law of David and Suzanne (Hamilton), Richard and Sue, Debbie and Gordon Guthrie, and Kerry Rolleston (Ahipara). Loving Pop of Samantha and James, Jack and Kelsey, and Tom and Annabelle; Tayler and James, Alex and Sarah, and great-Pop to Lochie, Nicole, and Hugo.  Messages to the Dudley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Ian will be held.

TWAMLEY Brent John (Twams), on September 21, 2021

at Ashburton, aged 54 years.  It is with great sadness that we have to say farewell to a much loved amazing friend, companion, and husband to Anita and loved Dad to Katie, and Rosie.  Much loved son of Marg and the late Brian, and brother of Grant, Debbie, and Nicola.  Loved son-in-law of Lynette and Allan Tweed, and brother-in-law to Jo, and Tweedie.  A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and loved “Uncle Bingley” to his extended family.  Messages to the Twamley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.”We have so many loving memories of a mischievous, fun loving Twams” A private service will be held.

LEES Olwyn Shirley (Pat), on September 20, 2021

Passed away peacefully, aged 95 years.  Loved wife of the late Laurie, loved mother and mother in law of Jill and Geoff, and Philip and Joanne.  Loved Nan of George and Frances, Brigid, Mark, Rachel, Patrick and Michael and great Nan of six.  Messages to the Lees family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Pat will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday September 27, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.