Funeral Notices

HURIA David William George (MD), on June 6, 2021

Absolutely adored husband of Jude.  Much loved Dad of Lisa, Danny and Nat, Joey and Ali, Keanu and Tayla. Stepfather of Sarah Stirling, and Nicola Doolan.  Grandad to Layden, Teiken, Presley, and Carter, and special Pop of Alice, and Hazel.  Dearly loved son of Arthur and Dawn, and loved stepson of Lorraine.  Adored brother of Suzanne, Karina, Debbie, Tinaka, Waverleigh and their families. Messages to the Huria family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at the Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road, Tuahiwi, Kaiapoi, on Friday June 11, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Tuahiwi Cemetery.

KING Janet Constance, on Thursday June 3, 2021

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Geoff, much loved mother and friend of Peter, Bernard, Sherry and Richard, and Tom. Loving grandma of Skilo, Andrew, and Aleisha; Michael, and Hugh and great grandma of her great grandchildren.  Messages to the King Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Janet’s request a private family service has been held.

SCOTT Donal Thomas (Don), on Friday June 4, 2021

Peacefully in Ashburton Hospital, aged 91.  Dearly loved husband of the late Merle.  Much adored Dad of Doreen and Ross Todd, Peter and Alison, Stephen, Keith and Aaron.  A very treasured Grandad of 13 and great Grandad of 19.  “He will be forever remembered fondly” Messages to the Scott family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at the Methven Rugby Club Rooms, Chertsey Road, Methven on Thursday June 10 commencing at 1.30pm.

McINTOSH Francis Hugh (Hugh), on May 31, 2021

 RNZN Reg: 16793. On May 31, 2021 passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at Princes Court, Ashburton, aged 78 Years. Much loved brother and brother in law of Margaret and Fred Lowe, Colin and Nancy, Malcolm and Hope (all Deceased), the late Alister, and Barbara, and the late Bill. Loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Lorraine and her lovely staff for their care and kindness to Hugh. Messages to the McIntosh Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Hugh will be held in the Linton Lounge, R.S.A., Cox Street, Ashburton, on Friday June 4 commencing at 2.00pm.

SYMONS, Sydney Osburne (Ossie), on May 29, 2021

 Reg. No. 12483 Veteran of World War ll,  B Company, 6th Field Ambulance. Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 at home Ashburton, in his 103rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Lucy. Loved father and father in law of Barbara and Peter Barnes, Janace and Robin, Miriam and Ken Cutforth, Debbie and the late Sydney Symons, Dan and Akiko, and Emily. Loved grandfather of Frances, Dougal, Gerald and Campbell McClimont, Wendy, Emily Jane and Rebecca Robinson, Naomi and Fleur, and Sam, Tom and Matt, Anna and Alisa. Loved by his 16 great grandchildren. Messages to 275 Moore Street, Ashburton 7700. A service for Ossie will be held in the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Friday June 4 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private family interment.

McGUIRE John Bernard (aka TC), on May 30, 2021

 Sunrise: 17.03.1957 Sunset: 30.05.2021. Suddenly the song has ended, but the melody lingers on. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Adored Dad of Jolene, Helena and the late John Jnr and stepfather of Roger, Tarmz, and the late Alexander. Treasured ‘Papa’ of Charlise, Alexander, Monaro, Laurelle, Anihera, and Kikorangi. Messages to the McGuire Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John (aka TC) will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday June 8 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

SAMPSON Ada Mabel, on May 29, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Terraceview Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved mother and mother in law of Wendy and the late Russell Lawn, Jane Sampson and Darrell Gordon, Kelly Sampson and Darren Otene and loved Nana of Damian, Aidan, and Caylum; Chelsea, and Heath. Messages to the Sampson Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ada’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday June 5 commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by a cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

ELDER Peter Ronald Sinclair, on May 27, 2021

peacefully at home, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Hazel. Dearly loved father of Carlene Lawn, Cameron, and Gregory, father in law of John, and Rae. Devoted grandpa 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. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse road on Thursday June 3 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

EVANS Jean May, on May 212, 2021

 14 May 1940 – 27 May 2021. Formerly of Fairlie and Rakaia. Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Dorothy and the late Robyn. A very special Grandma to Harri and Abigail. Loved sister and sister in law of Janice and Bill Penno, Ross and Lex and the late Rex, Colin and Joan, Jack and Dennis. Special Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Evans Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton has been postponed till THURSDAY JUNE 3RD,  commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

BANKS Lyndsey David (Ash), (Floyd), on May 25, 2021

 11-11-48  –  25-5-2021.  It is with sadness our family announce that Lyndsey has passed away.  So much loved by his wife Mary and his boys, daughters in law and grandsons, Damian and Lyndsey, and their boys Leo and Juke; Matthew (Shoe); and Dylan and Nicola, and their boys Mason and Bryn. Messages to the Banks family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Lynds, you will be missed so much by a wide spectrum of people as you were such a special unique person.       I have dreamed the vision of the horse that dances wild.                                                                              I have seen the land of the Great Beyond.                                                                                                      I am one with this earth as a little child.                                                                                                          Let my eternal life shine on .”                                                                                                                            Floyd, you will never be forgotten.  A service to celebrate Floyd’s life will be held at the Ashburton R.S.A., Cox Street on Monday May 31, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.