Peacefully after along illness at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Much loved Husband of Joyce. Messages to 4 Buchanan Place, Ashburton 7700. At John’s request a private cremation has been held.
Funeral Notices
BAYLIS Donald James, on September 2, 2021
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on 2nd September 2021 in his 82nd year. Due to Covid restrictions a private service was held.
MIDDLETON Lois Wilhelmina, on September 14, 2021
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. Loved mother and mother in law of Russell and Raylene, Keith and the late Christine, and Sharryn, Gary and Jan. Loved Nanny of her 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. “Forever loved and missed by many”. Messages to the Middleton family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held.
REID Maurice Charles (Morrie),on September 11, 2021
Suddenly at Ashburton Hospital, aged 82 years. Loved and cherished husband of the late Caryl. Loved partner of the late Diana Dellow. Dearly loved father and father in law of Tony and Maggie (Dunedin), Sherilee and Martin Penty (Auckland), Michelle and Neville Dasler (Dunedin), and Andrew (Papua New Guinea). Much loved Poppa and Grandpop of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We would like to acknowledge with thanks Malcolm, Trudi, and Maddie and the extended Dellow family for their love and support of Morrie. Messages to the Reid family, 15 Richmond Street, Forbury Dunedin 9012. At Dad’s request a private cremation has been held. “Rest In Peace”
PRICE Dorothy Catherine (Dot), on September 11, 2021
Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 87 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Searle, and loved sister of the late Jim, and Brian Searle. Special friend of the late Joy, and the Vessey and Lefeber families. Thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their care of Dot. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be much appreciated. A private service for Dot will be held.
MATTSON Kelvin Gary, on September 9, 2021
at Paringa River, West Coast. “Doing what he loved”. Loved husband of Irene and father of Jason, Angela, Shane, Craig, Tony, and Gary. Grandad to Bailey, Jared, Sarah, Melissa, Mac, Leah, and Ted. Messages to the Mattson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family cremation has been held.
PATERSON Ronald William (Ron)of Ashburton (formerly of South Otago), on September 8, 2021
in his 77th year, passed away peacefully. Loved and respected husband and best friend of Edith and proud father and father-in-law to Adrian & Julie, Ronelle & John, Todd & Sarah, Dallas & Aimee. Pop was a role model to grandchildren Hugh, Arthur, Edgar, Morgan, Emerson, James, Sam, Will, Jake and Finn and friend to Carlijn and Harriet. Son of the late Mollie and Jim Paterson, brother and brother-in-law of Jay and Sheila, Daune and the late Mick O’Connor, the late Doug and Marilyn Paterson, Colin and Pam Paterson and the late Linsey Paterson. Respected son-in-law of the late Kit and Hughie Todd and brother-in-law of Hugh Todd and a very much loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. ”Ron demonstrated a courageous battle to the line and dedicated a lifetime to community service.” The family wish to thank Doctor Penny Holdaway, Jane Smith and her palliative care team, and the doctors and nurses of Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the Paterson family c/- Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service will be held and a Memorial service will be organised to celebrate Ron’s life at a date to be advised. “A dearly loved and inspirational man has left the world.”
McDOWELL Regina Margaret (Marg), on September 5, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late ‘Chic’. Much loved mother and mother in law of Aaron and Barbrin, Rachel and Marc, and loved Grammy of Freya. A much loved sister, sister in law, aunty, and friend to many. A special thank you to the staff at Terrace View for their loving care and support of Marg. Messages to the McDowell family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private cremation has been held.
SMITHERAM Derek Ronald, on September 4th, 2021
10/9/1941 – 04/9/2021. Left us to rest and join his loved Marie. Father and father in law of Judi, John and Sylda, Debra and Glenn. Granderek to Reilly and Gael, Rosa Hayward; Mandy and Robbie Reid, Rikki Smitheram and Kerry Towns. Great-Granderek to Georgina and Emily Hayward, Olivia, Harry and Lucas Reid, Savannah and Charli Towns. Son of the late Win and Lu Smitheram, stepson of Grant Sherborne. Brother and brother in law of Richard and Alison Smitheram, Veronica and the late Michael O’Reilly, Bernadette and Kevin Harkness and Anne and Donald Hooper. Messages to the Smitheram family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held.
SMALL Irvine Alexander (Irvie), on September 5, 2021
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. In his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of Suzanne. Much loved father and father in law of Carolyn and Duane Aberhart, Kelvin and Jane, and Lisa and Darren. Loved grandad of Nicole, Joshua, Aleks, Kaleb and Chloe. Messages to the family of Irvine Small, P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Radius Millstream and Ashburton Hospital for their love and care of Irvie. A private family service has been held and a memorial service will be held at a later date.