Funeral Notices

PATEL Tui Elizabeth (Nee Corbett), on March 20, 2021

passed away on March 20, 2021, aged 71 years, at Russley Village Hospital Care Unit, Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of the late Rajni. Loved sister and sister in law of the late Dennis and Trish Corbett, Anne Walker, Tony and Claire Corbett, and the late Stephen. Cherished and wise Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Corbett family c/- P O Box 370, Ashburton 7740. In keeping with Tui’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

 

STEWART Shirley Janette, on March 18, 2021

 at Ashburton, peacefully on Thursday March 18, 2021, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late NoelMuch loved mother and mother in law of Donald and Pam, Ross and Nora, and Anne and Brian Mee. Treasured Granny of Kate and Blair, Laura and Nick, Jane and Ryan, Simon and Helen, Matthew and Rachida, Peter and Fairooz, Holly and Gareth, and Ruby and Connor and her great grandchildren Elsie, Emma, Frankie, Isabel, Sebastian, Monte, Isabella, Jasper, and Max.  A special thank you to the staff at Princes Court for their loving care and support of Shirley.  At Shirley’s request a private family service has been held.

MAUDE Christina Joan (Joan), on March 18, 2021

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  In her 90th year.  Much loved wife of the late Arthur.  Loved and respected mother and mother in law of Deirdre and Kelvyn, and the late Peter Curd, Dr Kate Richardson and Doug, Rose and Bruce Leonard, Trish and Omar Palov.  Loved Granny of Charmaine, Lynette, Harry and Sam, Marissa, Rebecca, Stephanie, Megan, Peter, and Lizzy, and loved great Granny of all her great grandchildren.  Loved sister and sister in law of John and the late Maude Kennedy, David and Jennifer Kennedy, Marina and the late Ken Pomeroy, Stan and the late Claire Kennedy, the late Betty and Ron Matchett,  Doug and Marion Kennedy. Loved sister in law of Edna and the late Willie Adamson, the late Alice and Ken Keen, Linda and Keith McKenzie, Allan and Maureen Maude.  Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.  Special thanks to the Dementia team at Radius Millstream for their love and care of Joan and the nursing staff at Ashburton Hospital.  Special thanks to Clarice Humphries for her kindness to Mum.  Messages to the Maude family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday March 27, commencing at 1.00pm.

MARRIOTT Paul William, on March 11, 2021

Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on March 11th 2021 aged 65 years,Dearly loved husband of Chris, and loved Dad and pop ofScott and Nicky, Erin and Macy;Nick and Kylie, Maddi, Charlotte, Jack, and DanielleSpecial thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, Debra, and Lee from the District Nurse team for the wonderful care and support.  Messages to 814 East Street Ashburton 7700.At Paul’s request a private family service has been held.

DONALDSON Irma Joan, on March 13, 2021

Irma passed away peacefully in the care of Radius Millstream on March 13, 2021, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ian for 62 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Graeme and Julie, Les and Carolyn, and Murray.  Cherished Nana/Grandma of Emma, James, Poppy, Teddie-Jo, and Ruby.  Thank you to all the staff at Radius Millstream for their wonderful heartfelt care shown towards Irma during her time at Radius.  Messages to the Donaldson family c/- 73 Farm Road, Ashburton 7700.  At Irma’s request a private family service has been held.

WEILY Peter Morris, on March 15, 2021

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenefer. Much loved father and father in law of Stephen and Therle, Maree and Bill den Baars, and Lynley and Neil Pluck. Loving Grandad of Mark and Simone (Brisbane), Vanessa and Tim, Tonya and Svend, Anita and Robbie, Vicki, and Lauren. Great Grandad of Joshua, Samuel, Isobelle, Harry, Ole, Paddy, and Darcy. Messages to the Weily Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Peter will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Chapman Street Methven on Friday March 19 commencing at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HOBSON George Thomas, on March 13, 2021

peacefully at home, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved and devoted husband of Elspeth (Elma) for 68 years.  Much loved and respected father and father in law of Heather and Noel Kirkwood (Auckland), Robert and Jenny Hobson (Hawkes Bay), Elspeth Hobson and Jonathan Macleod (Sydney), and Trevor and Andrea Hobson (Te Pirita).  Special ‘Grandad George’ of Henry, Lucy, and Angus Kirkwood; Sarah, Ben, and William Hobson; Fergus, and Roderick Macleod; Thomas, Edward, Samuel, and Albert Hobson, and great Grandad of Indi, Freya, Allie, and Jack Hobson, Isabel Hobson, and Eden Hobson. Loved brother of Olive Philpott, (Ashburton). Messages to the Hobson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the St John team and Rakaia 1st Response. A celebration of George’s life will be held at the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Thursday March 18, commencing at 11.00am.  To be followed by interment at the Rakaia cemetery.

MOSES Margaret Jessie (Peggy), on March 8, 2021

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 90 Years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Loving and adored mother and mother in law of Merryn and Mike, Bryan and Becca, and Janine. Much loved grandma of Gareth and Courtney, Peter and Courtney, Sam and John, Emma and Abby, and Alex. Loving great grandma of Paxton, and Violet. Messages to the Moses family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View for their love and care of both Mum and Dad. At Peggy’s request a private family service has been held.

HIGGINS Jeanette Mar, on March 11, 2021

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, in her 99th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Much loved mother and mother in law of Judith and Kevin McCormack (Wellington), John and the late Catherine (Brisbane), Pauline and Alistair Price (Christchurch), Ross and Som (Bangkok) and Anne and Ian Porter.  Loving and adored nana of her 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, ‘Rest in Peace’ Messages to 73 Racecourse Road, Ashburton 7700.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Jeanette’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday March 16th, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the RSA Section of the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HALL Edna (Nee Foster), on March 10, 2021

surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur.  Much loved Mum and mother in law of Bev and Garfield (Andy) Andrew (Timaru), Sandra and partner Paul Woodhouse, Robin and Sandra, Lynette and Gary King, and friend of Fonz Cigobia.  Loved Nana of her 13 grandchildren and great Nana of her 18 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Hall family c/-8 Walshs Road, Ashburton 7700.   In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday March 15, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private family interment.