Funeral Notices

LOWERY Joan Marion, on April 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Much loved daughter of the late Rita and Jim Lowery.  Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Shirley and the late Bob Jamison, and Marjorie and Ross Jamison.  A special aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to all her nieces and nephews.  A special thanks to her Coldstream family for their love and support and the wonderful care they showed Joan.  Messages to the Lowery family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service for Joan will be held.

ARMITAGE Pamela Joy (Pam), on April 26, 2021

at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Arnold, and a dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and David McBrearty (ChCh), Jill MacGregor (Sydney), Paul and Jill (ChCh) & Jan-Maree and Barry Baughan (Auckland). Loved Nannie Pam of Hamish, Benn,  Kate and Phil; Annabelle, and Alex; Samuel, Libby and Tom and the late Thomas and the late Joshua; Nicholas and Chloe and her four great grandchildren Joseph, Charlie and Toby; and Frankie. Flowers respectfully declined.  Messages to the family of the late Pam Armitage, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In accordance with Pam’s wishes a private family farewell has taken place.

TARBOTTON Alan David, on April 22, 2021

Aged 59 years. It is with much sadness that we announce that Alan passed away so suddenly but peacefully surrounded by family in Christchurch ICU on Thursday 22nd April 2021. Alan was the most devoted husband, soulmate, and best friend of Trudy. He was a dearly loved Dad and role model to Luke, Alex, George, and the late Gemma. A treasured Grandad of Maia. A much loved son of Rex & Pat and son-in-law of Helen & the late Bill Hargreaves. A very loved brother and brother in law to Gavin & Rose, Tony & Jane, and brother in law of Grant & Barb Hargreaves, and Rachel & Bryce Prendergast. Loved uncle and great uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Alan was loved by so many. Messages to the Tarbotton family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Tuesday 27th April 2021 at 1pm, followed by a private interment.          “You were our rock and we will miss you terribly”.

ROSS Margaret Rosanna (Peggy), on April 21, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton,aged 98 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ian.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jan and Brian Riach (Christchurch), Craig and Gail (Palmerston North).  Treasured Grandma of Kate and Johnathan, Hayden and Caitlin; James and Kerry, Stuart and Victoria, and great Grandma of Sofia, and Hamish; Theo, and Adelia; Emma, and Bella; George, and Joseph.  Messages to the Ross family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank for their loving care and support of Peggy.  A Thanksgiving service for Peggy will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 29, commencing at 11.00am.

BURNS Robert Douglas (Robbie) on April 21, 2021

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 20, 2021, aged 65 years. .Cherished husband of Jo. Dearly loved Dad of Stacey and Zinzan, Melissa, Richard and Mary; Special Step Dad to Monica and Carmen. Treasured Grampy of Stella, Bonnie and Blythe; Caitlin and Lily. Loved son of the late Isabel and Ian, nephew of Noeline, brother to Ray, and son in law and brother in law of the Tweed family.                                                                                               Your presence we miss, your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never!’                   Messages to Burns family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Robbie’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on  Tuesday 27 April , commencing at 11.30 am. Followed by a private family interment.

LAMONT Margaret Ann, on April 18, 2021

passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. In her 88th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ned. Much loved mother, friend and mother in law of Heather and the late Ian Kaye, the late Charles (Jock), Alison and Richard Taurima. Much loved “Minnie” of Lewis and Renee, Nadia and Justin, Robert and Lana, Ashley and Rachel, and great “Nana Minnie” of Otis and Rakaia; Tathan, Lilley, Kowan, and Summer; Payton, Munro, and Dallas. Messages to the Lamont Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Ashburton St John or Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at St Stephens Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Thursday 22 April commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private family interment.

BOOTHROYD Bruce, on April 14, 2021

peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95 years.  Much loved husband of the late Maisie.  Loved father and father in law of Jan and the late Norman Clucas, and friend of Richard, and Ian and Cath (Albury).  Loved Pop of Craig and Sarah Clucas, Heather Clucas; Ken Boothroyd and Rebecca, and Julia Boothroyd. Great Pop of Annabel Clucas and loved brother of the late Josephine.  Messages to the Boothroyd family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday April 28, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by a private family interment

JONES Estelle Hope , on April 13, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved wife of Mervyn for 66 years.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Robyn and George Davison (Invercargill), Glenda and David Johnstone (Christchurch), and Philippa Jones and Christopher Webster (Christchurch).  Loved Grandma of Richard, and  Emma; Tane, William, and Alice; step-Gran to Anna, and Julia, and great Grandma of Elise, Madeleine, Aidan, Estelle, Jack, and Arlo. Messages to the Jones family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial Service to celebrate Estelle’s life will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on Monday April 19, commencing at 2.00pm.

BINNIE Peter Terence, on April 10, 2021

aged 82 years. It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Our hearts are broken by your sudden departure and you will be dearly missed. Your loving wife, the late Joan, daughter Phillipa, son Doug (in Australia), their partners Brian, and Carol, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Messages to the Binnie family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service for Peter will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday April 20, commencing at 11.30am.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

CAMERON Bernadette (Nee Langford), on April 6, 2021

peacefully at Coldstream Life Care, Ashburton, five days short of her 95th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul Milne (Tautapere), and George Cameron. Lovingly cherished mother and mother in law of Brenda and Richard, and the late Paul. Fun loving Nan to Matthew (Auckland), and Danielle and Ricco. Great Grand Nan to Zehnya and Sascha (Namibia). Special thanks to the wonderful carers at Coldstream for their dedication, love, care and friendship. Messages to the Cameron Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Bernadette’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy street, Ashburton on Saturday 10 April at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.