Funeral Notices

SMITH Alma Catherine, on May 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie (Snow).  Much loved mother and mother in law of Glennon and Diane Smith, Barbara and Kevin Beach, Grant and Marilyn Smith, and Laurice and Alan Bradford. Very much loved grandmother and great grandmother of all her grandchildren.  Messages to the Smith family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service for Alma will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday May 29, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

CULLIMORE Janet Colleen, on May 25, 2021

peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Sam. Much loved daughter of the late Dorothy and David Young. Loved sister and sister in law and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care of Janet. Messages to the Cullimore Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A service to celebrate Janet’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 31 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HENDERSON-PURDOM, James Peter, on May 23, 2021

 With much sadness James passed away on May 23, 2021, aged 4 months. Adored son of Mike and Alyshia and special brother of Leo, and Isaac.  Very much loved by his grandparents, aunts, and uncles.  “A little soul gone too soon” . Messages to the Henderson-Purdom family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for James will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday May 29, commencing at 11.00am.

JEMMETT Brian Valentine (Barney), on May 21, 2021

Barney passed away bravely at Waipapa Hospital Christchurch, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved husband of Judith (Judy) and much loved father and father in law of Dayle and Rachel, Garth and ex-wife Nerida, Lyall and Anna.  Loved and special grandfather (Bahwarp) of Angus, Lachie, Wil, Poppy, Freya, Lucas and the late Jacob. Much loved son of the late George and Ida and son in law of the late Stan and Joy.  Brother and brother in law of Connie (dec) and Harvey Spence, the late Dulcie and Jack Whyte, Eileen, Ray (dec) and Helen, Shirley (dec) and Graeme Behrnes, Doreen and Brian Wilson, Allister (dec), David Ownsworth (dec), Sandra and Glenn Grey.  Barney will be missed by his nieces and nephews, their partners and families. Messages to the Jemmett family c/- P.O.  Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital who respected and cared for him. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Allenton Cricket Club would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Barney’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Friday May 28, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn, Ashburton  Cemetery

 

KERMODE Ngaire Jean, on May 21, 2021

at Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan. Much loved mother and mother in law of Sharon Macintyre, and the late Ian, and Alison. Loved Nana of Claire, Brian, and Andy and much loved Super Gran of Estella. Messages to the Kermode Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the District Nurses, St John and Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their loving care. Donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A service to celebrate Ngaire’s Life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 26 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

WHITE Bruce Douglas, on May 20, 2021

Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved partner of Noeline  and husband of the late Kathy.  Much loved father and father in law of Kim and Richard Begg, and Robert White.  Adored Grandad of Mikayla, and Matthew.  Messages to the White family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Bruce will be at home for family and friends to visit until his service. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 25, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

LEADLEY Stuart Robinson, on May 21, 2021

Finally at peace after a courageous battle at the Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved partner of Liz. Loved father of Tania, Julia, Robyn, Duncan, and Daniel. Ex-husband and long time friend of Judith. Special grandfather, uncle, brother, father in law, friend and mentor. Special thanks to Jane and the Palliative Care Team, Mary Gluyas and the Ashburton Hospital Staff, St John Ambulance Staff and the Home Help Team. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Leadley Family, 125B Racecourse Road, Ashburton 7740. A service for Stuart will be held at The Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Thursday May 27 commencing at 1.00pm.

NELSON Frances Mary, on May 20, 2021

passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Brian.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Wendy and Richard Thomson, Noel and Jenny, and Keith.  Loved Nan of Caroline, and Natalie; Samuel, and Michael; Matthew, Jamie, and Liam, and great Nan of Peyton, Adalyn, Ella, and Nathan.  Messages to the Nelson Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Frances.  A service to celebrate Frances’ life will be held at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Tuesday May 25, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

YOUNG Garfield William Tarr (Garth), on May 20, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Olive.  Much loved father and father in law of Dave and Leann, Margaret and Graeme Moore (Queensland), and Barry and Lily.  Loved Pop of Russ and Anna, Tiffany and Daniel Walker (Queensland), and Liam.  Great Pop of Amelia, and Georgia Walker, and Cullen, and Eliza Young.  Messages to the Young family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the amazing staff at Rosebank and the District Nursing team for their loving care and support of Garth.  At Garth’s request a private cremation has been held.

HENDREN Kathleen Agnes (Kath), on May 16, 2021

peacefully at Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton. Aged 83 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late James (Jim).  Much loved mother and mother in law of Catherine and Craig (Cambridge), Michael and Alley (Rangiora) Wayne and the late Ann Brown, and the late Anthony. Adored gran of Shaun, Keegan, Liam, and Ryan; Jessica, and Jack; and Amanda, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Joseph and loved by all her great grandchildren. Rest In Peace. Messages to the Hendren family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Kath will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday May 20, commencing at 1.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at Paterson’s Chapel, on Wednesday May 19, at 6.00pm.