Funeral Notices

HANSEN John Gibson (Jack), on 5 February 2021

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of 68 years of Gwenda. Loved father and father-in-law of Marie (deceased), Brian and Margaret, Gordon and Linda, Pamela and Kevin, Glenys (deceased) and Carolyn. Loved by his grandchildren and their partners: Wilhelmina, Rupert and Cherie; Oliver and Andrea, Flora; Lewis, Sylvia; Lorna, Gibson, and Fraser.The family acknowledges the care and support of the staff at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Messages to the Hansen Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A celebration of Jack’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday February 10th 2021 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private interment.

WHITE Angus Neil (Neil), on 5 February 2021

died peacefully at Princes Court, Ashburton surrounded by his loving family, on Friday 5 February 2021. In his 92nd year.  Loved husband of the late Melva (Reddecliffe).  Loved father of Karen and Roger Smith, Alan and Felicity and Susan (Sue)  and Jeremy Talbot ( Temuka). Loving Grandad of Sarah and Russ, Anna and Nick, Megan and Hoani; Becky and Sam, Hamish and Amy; Christiana, Robert and partner Rhiannon. Loving great Grandad of Oscar, Leo and Daisy; Isla, Millie and Archer; Sailor, Beau and Scout. Messages to the White family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.In Lieu of flowers donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Grateful thanks to staff of Princes Court Resthome and Terrace view Retirement Village and Bentley. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday February 9, commencing at 10.30am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 

BUCHANAN Ellis Reed, on 31 January 2021

It is with much sadness that we announce that Ellis passed away peacefully in his sleep following a short illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth Florence (Betty) and father of Roger; Elizabeth & Graeme Small; adored & proud grandfather & great-grandfather of Matthew & Grace and Abigail; Kate & Matthew; James & Stacey and Charlotte, Lucas, Evie-Rose & Grace; Jonathon & Grace; Anna & Chris; Thomas & Luisa. The family acknowledges the outstanding care of the staff at Ashburton Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains would be appreciated. Messages c/- Liz & Graeme, 527 Stranges Rd, Ashburton 7774. A private family cremation will be followed by a Memorial service on Thursday 4th February at 2:00pm at the Sinclair Centre, Park St, Ashburton

CHAMBERS Betty Jean (Nee Jamison), on 28 January 2021

at Ashburton in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Vic, and dearly loved mother of Maree. Loved sister and sister in law of John and the late Agnes, Shirley and the late Bob, the late Ray and Fay, Lorna and Murray, Dorothy and Ron, Bill, and Gracie and loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews. “A kind and gracious lady at rest”.Messages to the Chambers family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Betty. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at our Chapel corner East and Cox Street Ashburton on Tuesday 2nd February commencing at 2pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WARD Donald Francis, on 23rd January 2021

at Ashburton, aged 75years. Loved son of the lateElwyn and Archie.  Loved brother and brother in law of Trevor and Val, and uncle to Emma, Gabrielle, Mitchell and their families.  Messages to the Ward family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service for Donald will be held.

TAIT Barbara Joan, on January 22, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, aged 70 years.  Dearly loved wife of Ross.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Karen and Robert Leacock, James and Bernadette, and Hamish.  Special ‘Granny Babs’ to Issac, Angus, and Lucas.  Messages to the Tait family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Donations to Dementia Canterbury would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.A special acknowledgement to the staff in Ward BG, at Burwood for their exceptional loving and care of Barbara. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Thursday January 28, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

WILSON Roberta Norrie (Norrie) on January 20, 2021

at Ashburton Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Nevill.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Sherryl and Paul, David, Colin and Rachael and Stephen.  Grandma of Laura-Jane; and Gran to Thomas, and Adam.  Loved sister of Catherine, and the late Pauline and aunt to Greg, Ken, Donna; Helen, and their families.  Loved sister in law of Brian, Marie and family. Messages to the Wilson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Norrie’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday January 25, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

BROWN Valmai Elspeth (Val), on January 13th, 2021

in her 70th year, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Bob (50 Years), loving mother and mother-in-law of Roddy and Lauren, Jenny and Ben Rutherford, Sheila and Steve Worsley, and Wendy and Blair Matthews. Devoted Gran of Holly, Gus, Jake, Sophie, Tom, Anna, Ben, Isla, Will, Mikayla and Brad. The family are grateful to Nurse Maude for all their care and support, in lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 412 Blackford Road, RD 12 Rakaia .A service to celebrate Valmai’s life will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven on Tuesday January 19, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private cremation.

MEYNELL Cecil, on January 5, 2021

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton.  Aged 86 years.  Loving father of Rose, and Joe. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Loved brother to all his family.  Messages to the Meynell family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Cecil’s request a private cremation has been held.

HYAM George Samuel John, on January 6, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton on January 6th, 2021.  In his 100th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Valerie.  Loved father of David, and Greg.  Dearly loved father in law to Karyn.  Loved Grandad to Jonathan, Samuel, Nicole, and Jessica.  Loved great Grandad to Charlie, Eden, and Lincoln.  Thank you very much to Terrace View staff for their wonderful care of George.  Messages to 16 Albert Street, Netherby, Ashburton 7700.  A private cremation for George has been held.