Funeral Notices

CHAMBERS Joyce Barbara, on November 17, 2020

Suddenly, at Greymouth. Aged 85 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bob). Loved mother and mother in law of Rodney and Karen, Darryl and Cathie, and Rosemary and Shayne Flannagan.  Loving Nana of Ruth and Sam, Sam, and Sarah; Andrew, Charlotte, and Martin; Molly, Jimmy, Patrick, and Michael, and great Nana of the late Ryan, and Jasper.  Messages to the Chambers family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Special thanks to the Hokitika St John and Grey Base Hospital.  A service for Joyce will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Saturday November 21, commencing at 11.00am., thereafter a private interment.

KNIGHT Michael Douglas, on November 15, 2020

 

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on November 15, 2020 aged 81 years.  Loved husband of Dorothy and loved father and father in law of Andrew and Tina, Chris and Jennie, and Catherine.  Loved Grandad of Bradley, and Matthew; Kody, Addam, Jonty, and Teagan; loved brother in law of John, Richard and Leonie and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Knight family c/- P O Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to Presbyterian Support would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A Memorial service for Michael will be held at Rakaia Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street Rakaia, on Friday 20th November at 2pm.

PALMER Desmond Gibson (Des) on November 12, 2020

At Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Val. Much loved father and father in law of Tracey and Steve Corbett, and the late John. Treasured grandad of Mike, Ariana, Steve, and Christie.  Messages to the Palmer family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Des will be held at Our Chapel cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 16, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private interment.

COLLINS Robert (Bob), on 14 November 2020

Peacefully in his sleep at Methven House, in his 91st year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Marjorie, loved father and father in law of Bruce and Elizabeth, Wayne and Joy, and Alan.  Loved Poppa of Stuart, and Philip (Australia), Christopher, and Amanda and his 10 great grandchildren.  Special thanks to the staff at Methven House for their care and support of Bob over the past months.  Messages to the Collins family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Chapman Street, Methven on Thursday  November 19 commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HOLLAND Keith Phillip, on November 7, 2020

of Ashburton – Passed suddenly at home on Saturday, November 7, 2020, in his 73rd year. Dearly loved husband of Diana (Deceased), loved stepfather and father-in-law of Alistair and Kyla (Dunedin), Hamish and Maria (Sydney), Jeremy and Kate (Melbourne). Loved and adored Pop of Lucy and Willem, Oliver and Tilly, Olivia, Tom, Maddie and Charlie. Messages to 5 Tui Street, Saint Leonards, Dunedin 9022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left to the Ashburton Branch of the Cancer Society of NZ.  A celebration of Keith’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton, on Wednesday 18 November at 1:30 pm. Followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road.

PALMER Desmond Gibson (Des), on November 12, 2020

At Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Val. Much loved father and father in law of Tracey and Steve Corbett, and the late John. Treasured grandad of Mike, Ariana, Steve, and Christie.  Messages to the Palmer family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for Des will be held at Our Chapel cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday November 16, commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by private interment.

TASKER Patricia Margaret (Patty) on 8 November 2020

at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton aged 76 years.Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Frank and much loved and cherished mother and mother in law ofAndy and Pip, Steph and Bruce, Michelle and Jason, loved Nan of Emily, and Maddie; Liam, and Jordy;Tom, Nic, Chelsea, and Bree, loved sister of Raeleyne, and the late Judith.Messages to Tasker family c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740, In lieu of flowers donations to the NZ Brain Research Institute, Christchurch would be appreciated and may be left at the service.A service of Thanksgiving for Patty will be held at St Davids Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday November 11 commencing at 1pm.  Patty will be interred at the Cracroft Cemetery, Maronan Cracroft Road, at approximately 4pm.

BROWN Debbra Ann (Debs), on November 1st, 2020

Peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 57 years.  Much loved wife of Murray.  Loving Mum of Elisha, Melissa, Anthony and Kimberley, Isabella and Nadia.  Doting Nana of Savanna.  Loved step Mum of Charlotte and Chris, Daniel and Lucy and Nana of Hunter, and Ava.  Messages to the Brown family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Deb’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday November 6, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium

ARMSTRONG Ian Thomas, on November 3rd, 2020

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Rosebank on Tuesday the 3rd November aged 93Beloved Husband of Elizabeth and much loved brother of the late Gordon and Dorothy. Loved Dad and Grandad of Robert and Nick, Daniel and Jess, Rebecca and Gatlin, Emily, and William; Jude and Tony Morgan and Stacey; Trish Thomas, Regan, George, and Liam; Dave, Taylor, Sarah, and Matthew; Karyn and Shane Cochrane, Jack, Emma, Abby, and Kate.Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank and Tinwald Medical Centre for their care and support. Donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. The service for Ian is to be held at the Baptist Church – 67 Cass Street, Ashburton on Saturday 7th November 1:30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

TAYLOR David Ivan, on October 31, 2020

With the heaviest of hearts I said goodbye to my soulmate and best friend surrounded and supported by our family. David was a devoted and loving husband to Lynda, supportive and encouraging Dad to Lisa and Adam, a generous and fun Pop to Ruby and Jeremy, Jonty and Necho, Indiana, Mia and Harleigh, and a loving father in-law and friend to Carl, Reneé and Latesha. He is now at peace with his Saviour. Messages to the Taylor family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Staff at Mercy Oncology Auckland and Staff at AAU and Ward 1 at Ashburton Hospital.  A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Ashburton New Life, 58 Melcombe Street, Ashburton on Friday 6th November at 1:30pm, followed by an interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road.  Gone too soon and will be sadly missed.