Funeral Notices

McCORMICK Gerald Francis, on February 27, 2021

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton.  Aged 88 years.  Loved son of the late Frank and Edith.  Loved brother and brother in law of Pat and the late Harry Walls, Kevin and Tari, Monica, and the late Johnny. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  ‘RIP’ Messages to McCormick family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday March 3rd commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BISHOP Norman Leonard (Norm), on February 25, 2021

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with his family.  In his 97th year.  Loved younger son of the late Frederick and Mary.  Loved brother and brother in law of Katharine and Randal Hanrahan, Jim, Molly and Jim Scholes, Edna and Ray Foote, Agnes, Marjorie and David Walker, Esther and George Ryan, Irene and Norman Stoddart, and Peggy (all deceased) Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  ‘Rest in Peace’ Messages to Norm Bishop’s family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Norm’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Monday March 1st, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BISHOP Maureen Mavis, on February 24, 2021

Passed away peacefully in the care of Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Much loved Mum of Dale, Kent and Robyn, Tracy and Michael, Kim and Murray, Craig and Sonia, Wade and Vanessa, and Trudi and Richard.  Loved ‘Ma’, ‘Mazza’, and ‘Bishop’ of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Maureen Bishop’s family c/- 16 Digby Place, Ashburton 7700.  In lieu of flowers donations to Maureen’s second home “Ashburton St John’ would be much appreciated.  A private family service for Maureen will be held.

BLUETT Barrett Maxwell (Barry) on February 21, 2021

Passed away at the Ashburton Hospital on Sunday February 21, 2021.  Aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Rose.  Loving Dad and father in law of Craig and Wendy (Blenheim), and Julie (Ashburton). Treasured Grandad Barry of Timothy and Marcel, Andrew, Daniel and Kurt. Loved brother and brother in law of Jill and Ken Gillespie, loved brother in law of Peter and Judy Crawford, the late John, and Anne Crawford  and loved uncle of Kristen, John, and Barry; Carol and Paul.  Messages to the Bluett family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  The family would like to thank the staff of Eastfield Medical Centre, the Ashburton Hospital and the Pakeke Lions for  the thoughtful and compassionate care given to Barry. A service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 26, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

ROLLINSON Julia Edith, on February 16, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved wife of Peter.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Jo and Gavin Hickey, and Brent and Nikki.  Special Gran of Michelle and Jason, Rachel and Jim, Kris and Lynley; Matt and Sandra, Sam and Ashleigh, and great Gran of Kieran, Brooklyn, and Riley; Maya, and Grace.  Messages to the Rollinson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff at Coldstream for their loving care of Julia.  A celebration of Julia’s life will be held at a later date.

van der PENNEN Paulus Maririus Cornelius Johannes, on February 14, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Elmswood  Hospital, Christchurch, surrounded by his loving family.  Aged 92 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Paula.  Loved Dad of Elizabeth, the late Antoinette, and Steve, Neil and Annette, Marietta and Benjamin, Paulus and Liz, the Anne, and the late Keith.  Much loved Opa of all his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  Messages to the van der Pennen family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service has been held.

CAIRNS Ann Margaret, on February 9, 2021

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, after a short illness. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved and respected mother and mother in law of Peter and Shona, Mike and Beth, and Jill and Matthew Leonelli. Adored Nana and Nanny Ann of Jade and Jon, Taylor, and Mason; Hannah, and Emma; Grace, and Alek. Loving Great Nana Ann of Ella, Cooper, and Molly. Messages to the Cairns Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ann’s Life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 19 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery

SOAL Barbara Jane, on February 10, 2021

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Beloved wife and best friend of 50 years to Vince. Loved mother and mother in law to Geoffrey and Susan, and Tania. Treasured Nana to Jack, and Harry. Messages to the Soal Family, c/- PO 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 special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the caring staff of Radius Millstream and Ward One at Ashburton Hospital.  A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday February 15, 2021 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

SAMPSON James Leonard (Jim), on February 11, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View, Ashburton. In his 85th year.  Loved son of the late William (Bill) and Lily.  Much loved brother and brother in law of Marge and Frank Bryant (Dcd), Phyllis and Ray Spicer (Dcd), Tony (Dcd), Ted and Isobel (Dcd), Dos and Johnny Thompson (Dcd), John (Dcd) and Ada, Shirley and Barry Compton, and Murray (Dcd) and Beverley.  Loved uncle, great uncle, great great uncle and great great great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Sampson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 16, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Waterton Cemetery.

ARNST Richard Desmond (Dick), on February 10, 2021

Passed away peacefully, with family, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Aged 94 years.  Much loved husband of Robin, and the late Jean. Loving father of the late Pam, Russell, Murray, Bart, and their families. Messages to the Arnst family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff of Radius Millstream for their loving care of Dick and support of Robin.  A service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 12, commencing at 2.30pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.