Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 83 years. Much loved Dad, Grandad, great-Grandad and brother to all his family. Messages to the Cornelius family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Bill’s request a private family service has been held.
Funeral Notices
SMALL Mary Gillian (Gill), on August 7, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville. Much loved mother and mother in law of Mike and Andrea, and Andrea and Pete. Special nana to Samantha, Olivia, and Jonty and dearly loved by “Toby”. Loving daughter of the late Gordon and Estelle Johnston and loved sister of Sonja, the late Tex, and Gilbert and loved aunty of Jack, and Lehi. Rest In Peace Messages to the Small family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Gill’s request a private family service will be held.
BLACKLOW Barbara Mary (nee Dooley), on August 5, 2021
at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Adored mother and mother in law of Erelyn and Jeff, Karen, Sue and Ken, John and Gretchen, Michael and Kaye, Peter and Cath, Margie and Kevin, the late Paul, Julianne and Chris. Very special Grandma ‘B’ to Anna, Jessica, and Lucy; Melanie; Tom, Will, and Emily; Molly, Joe, Lewis, and Amelia; Jonty, and Zoe. Great-Nanny ‘B’ to Taylor, Archer, and Jae. Dearly loved sister of Bill Dooley (Oamaru) and sister in law of the late Myola and Val. Messages to the Blacklow family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Very special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all the very caring staff at Terrace View. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday August 10, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be Monday evening, 6.00pm at the Church. ”R.I.P”
TOTTY Sylvia Joyce (Sylvie)(nee Green), on August 3rd, 2021
TOTTY Sylvia Joyce (Sylvie) (nee Green), on August 3rd, 2021. Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother in law of Heather and Allan Lill, and Robert. Loved Nana of her grandchildren Aaron, Jason, Tara, and Janine; Amber, and Daniel and her 13 great grandchildren. Special friend of Sandy. Messages to the Totty family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their love and care of Sylvie. At Sylvie’s request a private family service has been held.
STODDART Janice Margaret (Jan) (Nee Prichard), on August 2nd 2021
Peacefully at home, Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family. In her 70th year. Dearly loved wife of Denis. Treasured mother and mother in law of Michael and Deborah, and Anna and Lyall Jemmett. Adored Gran of Mackenna, and Krislyn; and Freya, Lucas and the late Jacob. ‘Rest In Peace’ The family would like to sincerely thank all those who have supported Jan through her journey. Messages to the Stoddart family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the MND Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, and Ashburton on Friday August 6th, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.
PITHIE Kathleen Nora (Kathie),on July 31, 2021
unexpected but peacefully at home, in her 83rd year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Laurie. Much loved mother, mother-in-law,Nana and great-Nana of Pam and Tim Eaden, Ashleigh, Darcy, Layla and Alita Webber, and Brad; Leanne and Dennis Mably, Ben and Tania, and Mark and Ashley; Raewyn and Stu Gray, Todd, Cameron and Bailey; Kelvyn and Rachel Pithie, Hannah and Sam. She will be dearly missed. Rest peacefully with Dad. Thank you to Dr Sparks for his care of Kathie. Messages to the Pithie Family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service to celebrate Kathie’s life is to be held
RITCHIE Arthur Louden, on July 31st 2021
–‘The Butcher’, sadly passed away on July 31st, 2021 after recently celebrating his 80th birthday. Loving father and father-in-law of Angela, Rob and Charlotte, Richard and Greer, Ashley and Jess. Grandfather to Jaz, Brendon, Angus, Eliza, Jonty and Art. Cherished brother of Jessie and his late siblings. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Rosebank for his care. A memorial service will be held for close friends and family at 2pm on Thursday August 12th at the Tinwald Function Centre (behind the Tinwald Tavern). Messages to 84 George Street, Tinwald 7700“We will all miss you and will remember you forever at Ritchies Bay, Lake Pearson. Rest in peace Arty.”
McCAUSLAND Raymond Graeme (Ray), on July 30, 2021
Peacefully at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton, aged 81 years. Dearly loved son of the late Maurice and Evelyn. Special friend of Graeme and Adrienne Moodie and family, and Bill and Margaret Ross and family. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank for the love and care of Ray. A Service for Ray will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Cass Street, Ashburton on Thursday August 5th commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch at 2.30pm.
CRUM Michael, on July 24, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Karine. Much loved father and father in law of Sarah and Steve Duder, Jo and Ben Needham (London), and Amy and Brian Lowe. Very special Grandad of Lois; Riley, Kinneir, Archer, and Hazel. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Tuarangi Home for their kind and compassionate care of Michael and his family. Messages to the Crum family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service has been held.
ALBON Frank Robert (BoB), on July 23,2021
aged 87 years. Peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Loved husband of Heather. Loved father and father in law of Graeme and Glenda, David and Ree, Peter and Karine, and Bruce. Much loved Grandad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved son of the late Jean and Frank. Loving brother of Jean and brother in law of the late Rowley. Messages to the Albon family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Bob’s request a private service has been held.