Funeral Notices

SCOTT Malcolm George (Scotty) on October 1, 2020. 

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved husband of Jean.  Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew, Val, and Myles and Marie and loved Grandad of Michelle and Rodney, and Thomas; Harry, and Maddie, and great Grandad to Skyla, and Van.  Messages to the Scott Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to the staff of Radius for their loving care of Malcolm.  A service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday 6th October commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

KAUIKA Robert William (Robbie) on September 26, 2020.

Aged 69 years.  Dearly loved father of Parepapa, and Tara and grandfather of all his grandchildren. Loved by all his Whanau.  Messages to the Kauika Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Robbie will lying in state at the Hakatere Marae. A service for Robbie will be held at the Marae on Thursday October 1st commencing at 11am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

SMITH Alan Henry Ayson, on September 26, 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Audrey.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Warren and Maree, Karen and Glen, Grant and Lynn, Amanda and Greg.  A very special loved and admired grandad to Tamzin and Corey, Jasmine and Molly, Jackson and Alex, Madison, Britney and Olivia.  Messages to Smith Family, PO Box 3, Rakaia 7443.  A celebration of Alan’s life will be held in the Rakaia Community Centre, Elizabeth Ave on Thursday 1 October commencing at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the special care given to Alan by the staff at Rakaia Medical Centre and Ward 1 of Ashburton Hospital.

HORRELL Kerry William on 22 September, 2020.

Kerry peacefully left us after a short illness, aged 64 years. Much loved and devoted husband, friend and rock to Nicky. Loved and respected father, father-in-law and Grandad of Blair and Mel, Quinn and Elliot; Lewis and Carley, Ollie and Carter; Codey; Ashleigh and Gareth Ritchie, Lily and Luke.  Loved son of the late Cliff and Freda Horrell, brother and brother-in-law to Karen and John Palmer, Robyn and Murray Young, Brett and Michelle (both deceased) and uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Horrell Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held at The Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, on Saturday 26 September commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.  Click here to view service

BANKS Allan Keith (Sandy) on September 17, 2020.

Cherished husband of the late Beryl.  Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Robyn and Robert Vallom (Auckland), Maureen and John Bennett (Bribie Island, Australia), and Lynda Banks (Wellington), and the late David, Richard, and Phillip.  Loved Grandpa of Ben, Hamish, Abagail and Cordelia, and great Grandpa of Callum and David.  A special thank you to the staff of Rosebank Resthome for their loving care of Dad and their support to Lynda and Robyn.  Messages to the Banks Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private family service to celebrate Dad’s life has been held.

THOMSON Russell Bruce (Russ) on September 16, 2020.

Unexpectedly at Ashburton Hospital, aged 84 years, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Claire and dearly loved dad of Philippa and Warren Deuart, Robyn and Stephen Kircher, Jill and Ian Ridge, Chris and Liliana, Janet and Tim Penney and dearest Grandad to his 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Thomson Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Russ’ request a private family service has been held.

PORTER Doris Amelia on September 20, 2020.

At Ashburton.  Passed away peacefully with family at her side, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Dennes, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Anne, Grant and Debbie.  Loved Nan of Jacqui and James, Karl and Liana; Caitlin, Stephanie and Mitchell and loved great Nan of Arthur, and Maude.  Messages to the Porter family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Doris’ life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday September 25 commencing at 11am, followed by interment at the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

DONALDSON Ian Robert on September 21, 2020.

Ian died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved husband of Irma for 62 years. Much loved father and father in law of Graeme and Julie, Les and Carolyn, and Murray.  Cherished grandfather of Emma, James, Poppy, Teddie-Jo, and Ruby.  Thank you to all the staff of Ward 17 Christchurch Hospital for their wonderful care shown towards Ian during his final days.  Messages to the Donaldson family c/- 73 Farm Road, Ashburton 7700. As requested by Ian, there will be a private family service.

LATTIMORE Elaine Anne on September 19, 2020.

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Arnold.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Alasdair, Karlum, Jim and Melinda, Shirley and Ralph, Lauren and Colin, David and Fiona, and Alan and Sarah.  Loving Gran of her 11 grandchildren and GG of her 3 great grandchildren.  No flowers by request please.  Messages to the Lattimore Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held in our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday September 24 commencing at 3pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

GRICE Betty Randal (nee Bennett) on 10 September 2020

With the deepest of sadness, we announce the passing of our wonderful Betty, on Thursday 10th September, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital .Dearly loved wife of Keith for 65 years. Most loved mother and mother in law of Jane & Richard (UK) and Robert & Jane. The best Grandmother to Sam, Nic, Izzy & Harry and Ellen & Katie (UK). Messages to the Grice family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.Her energy, sparkle and wisdom throughout our days, will be greatly missed.  She touched many lives throughout her amazing career.  May Betty Rest In Peace, knowing she was so loved. “ Memories light the corners of our Minds”. Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful team in ward 1, Ashburton hospital.  A service for Betty will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton at 2pm Tuesday 15th September, followed by a private interment at the Ashburton cemetery. For anyone wishing to watch the livestream of the service, please go to our website www.patersonsfunerals.co.nz  go to funeral notice and click on Grice Betty Randal notice for the link.

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