Funeral Notices

BAIN Peter Lachlan MacKinnon, on January 10, 2021

peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie. Much loved father and father in law of Al and Karen, and Bob and Alayna. Treasured Gramps / Grandpa of Kate, and Maddy; and Lachie. Messages to the Bain family c/- P.O. Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday January 14 commencing at 2.00 pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HARGREAVES William Robert (Bill), on January 9, 2021

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 9th, 2021 at Tuarangi Home.  Aged 87 yearsDearly loved husband of Helen, much loved father and father in law of Grant and Barb, Trudy and Alan Tarbotton, Rachel and Bryce Prendergast.  Loving grandad of Sam and Bryce, Luke, Alex, George and the late Gemma, Joshua and Hannah, and great grandad of Maia. Many thanks to all staff at Princes Court and Tuarangi Home for their excellent care and unconditional love to Bill and family over the last few years. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Methven Golf Club, Hobbs Road, Methven on Wednesday 13th January commencing at 3pm followed by private cremation. “A very special man now at peace.”

GREEN Freda, on January 5, 2021

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.  Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, aged 100 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late George.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Bryan and Eileen, and Alison and Ted Moore.  Treasured Nana of Andrew, Sheryl, the late Jeffrey, and Megan; Gene, Kerryn, Emma and their partners.  Loved great Nana of her 11 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Green family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Freda’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Tuesday January 12, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DAVIDSON Malcolm (Sandy) on January 7, 2021

 

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Liz. Loved father and father in law of Shane and Julia, Tim and Rachel, Cody and Georgie, and Anna and Jamie. Loving Pops to Phoenix, Angus and Elliot.  Messages to the Davidson family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Sandy’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 13, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

de Wys Nick, on December 30, 2020

at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 70 years.  Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Loving husband of Hilda and father of Roberta, and Blair.  Father in law of Greg, and Laura, and Grandad of Edwin, Barbera, Gerald, James, and Aachie.  Messages to the de Wys family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial Service for Nick will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday January 8, commencing at 1.30pm.

ROONEY Brian Francis, on January 5, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton, with his family beside him, in his 93rd year. Loved husband of Kathleen. Loved father and father in law of Kathleen and Kevin Bargent, Pete Rooney and Wendy Wills, Sue and Rolfe Stevens. Loved grandfather of all his grandchildren. Messages to the Rooney family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Our grateful thanks to the staff at Princes Court for their loving care of Brian. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance or St Vincent de Paul would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday 8 January commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

MOLLOY Morris Henry, on January 5, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 79 years.  Much loved husband of Margaret.  Loved and respected father and father in law of David and Sonia, Hamish and Lisa, Robert and Barbara (USA), and Grant and Allister.  Loved and admired Granddad to Emily, and Julia; Olivia, Samantha, and Josh; Austin, Hunter, and Sheldon (USA) and their partners.  Messages to the Molloy family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Morris’ life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, 3 Jackson Street, Methven on Monday January 11, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private family interment.

THORNLEY Thomas Eric (Tom), on December 29, 2020

Peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy. Much loved father and father in law of Peter and Rolien (Auckland), Owen and Justine, the late Warren, and Hamish and Kathleen (Australia).  Loved and respected Grandad of Blake (China), Todd and Randi (USA), and great Granddad of Rori.  Loved brother and brother in law of Doug and Jackie, and loved best mate of Judy.  Messages to the Thornley family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton. Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks to the staff of Tuarangi Home for their loving care of Tom.  A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday January 5, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

HANRAHAN Catherine Joan (Joan) on December 24, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Hospital and Rest Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Hanrahan. Much loved sister and sister in law of Beatrice and the late Iain Weir, Monica and the late Brian Hanrahan, and Mary Hanrahan (Sister Mary). Dearly loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews and great Aunt of all her great nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Rosebank residence and staff for their love and care of Joan. Messages to the Hanrahan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton  on Wednesday January 6th  commencing at 11.00am Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

KING James Graham (Jimmy), on December 22, 2020

Passed away in Karen’s (Skinny’s) arms.  Peacefully after a brief illness at home Ashburton on December 22, 2020.  Loved brother of Les, Alan, the late Ronny, Roy, Paul, Rebecca, and their families.  Loved son in law of Doug and Ruby Jack and brother in law of Alyson, Warren, and their families.  Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, Caitlyn, Katherine, and the District nursing team for their love and care of Jimmy. Special thanks to Barry at Paterson’s Funeral Services for his guidance and care.  At Jimmy’s request a private cremation has been held.