Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 88 years.  Wife of the late Mervyn.  Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer (Jenny) and Stephen, John and Moni, Peter and Li, Ian and Michal.  Cherished Nana of Ryan and his fiancée, Emma; Clementine; Eloise, and Theo. Much loved by all her wider family and friends. Messages to the Gray family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. A service to celebrate Hilda’s life will be held at the Papakaio Community Church, Georgetown – Pukeuri Road, Oamaru, on Saturday July 17, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Papakaio Cemetery. A Memorial service for Hilda will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald, on Monday July 19, commencing at 2.00pm. The family welcomes everyone to both services.

04/05/1927 – 01/07/2021. On 01 July 2021, peacefully at Radius Millstream. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon.  Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Sheena and John, Peter and Amanda, and Janice.  Greatly loved and enjoyed Grandma, Granny and Grandma Helen of Grant, Nicola, Hamish and Kate.  We have grateful memories and hugely value all that she has given to each of our lives. Our most sincere appreciation goes to the staff at Radius Millstream Dementia Ward, for their genuine care, understanding and love of Helen.  Messages to the Coldicott family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740 A celebration of Helen’s long and full life, will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on  Friday July 9, commencing at 3.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

8/8/1939 – 29/6/202.  It is with great sadness that Les passed away suddenly at Ashburton hospital Tuesday June 29, 2021. Survived by his 4 sons Robert, Gary, Wayne, and, Michael and his daughter in-laws Jody, and Debbie. His grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandie. He will be missed by us all. Les was a private man but had a huge love for harness racing and training his beloved horses and always enjoyed an ice cream or two. In lieu of flowers donations to Bowel Cancer New Zealand, would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Smart family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  ‘R I.P  Our man of few words’              A service will be held for Les at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 3, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Sandra.  Much loved and loving father and father in law of Tara and Ken Chisholm, Owen and Rowena, Marsha, and the late Amber.  Treasured Grandad of Isaac, and Amelia; Oscar, and Lucy; and Isabella.  Messages to the Connelly family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   At Derek’s request a private service will be held.

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dearly loved mother of Carlene Lawn, Cameron, and Gregory, mother in law of John, and Rae. Cherished nana of Jacob, Ellie, Maria, Liam, and Charlie. “Will be sadly missed  and not forgotten.” Messages to the Elder Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Hazel’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Tuesday July 6 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late June. Much loved father and father in law of John and Neil, and David and Gwen, and treasured grandfather of Taylor and special mate of “Batman”. A special thanks to the staff at Rosebank. Messages to 39 Reed Street, Hinds, Ashburton 7775.  At Brian’s request a private service has been held.

passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at Ashburton. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gwen. Loved father and father in law of Colleen Priest, Trevor and Chleone, Joyce and Stuart Scammell, Helen and Wayne Laughton, Trish and Bruce Gibson, and Kevin and Carmen. Loved grandfather of Bec, and Tim; Kellie, Tessa, and Penny; Neil, and Mark; Anna and Kate; Jacqui, Peter, Conor, Flynn, and their partners. Loved great grandfather of all his great grandchildren. Messages to the  Emery Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Frank will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday June 30, commencing at 1.30 pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Tuesday commencing at 5.30pm.

Dearly loved wife of the late Frank.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Bernie, and Mike and Katie, and special Nana of Eve, Clara, and James.  Messages to the McCosker family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Theresa will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday June 29, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WRIGHT, Raymond Leslie – On June 18, 2021 peacefully in his sleep at his home, Ashburton. Aged 77 years. Donations to Ashburton IHC would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A memorial service for Raymond will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday July 6 commencing at 11.00am.

suddenly at Leeston. Aged 81 years. Loved husband of Mary. Loved father of Sally Ann (Melbourne), and Belinda (Christchurch). Much loved Poppa of Brooke, Maddie and Mikey, Neve, and Mackenzie. Loved godfather of Andrea and Tubby. Special thank you to Neville, Lois, Anna, and the Leeston St John and Volunteer Fire Brigade. Messages to the Quayle Family, c/- 9 Lambie Street, Leeston 7632. As per Kelvins wishes a private cremation has been held.