Funeral Notices

RANSON Lois Margaret, on 21/8/2020

Peacefully after a short illness, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved mother and mother in law of David, Angela, Michael, Carl, and Nigel and Wendy, and much loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Ranson Family, c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Lois’ life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday August 27, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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SLOPER: Simon Patrick on 17 August 2020

Passed away tragically on  Monday 17th August 2020, aged 34 years.  Loved son of Glenis and the late David Sloper.  Loved father of Jack.  Youngest brother and brother in law to Sean and Sharlene, Andrea and Mark, Michelle and Russell, Roxanne and Jonny.  Much loved Uncle of Charnae and Jesse, Tayler, Daniel and Casey, Charlie, Oscar and Harry.  Messages to the Sloper family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Simon’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday August 25 commencing at 1.30pm. To view Simon’s service go to www.patersonsfunerals.co.nz, go to Funeral Notices, then click on Simon Sloper for the link.

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HATHAWAY Graeme David on August 16, 2020.

At his home following a short illness, aged 73 years.  Dearly loved husband of Maureen.  Loved dad of Shilo and Steve, and Jo.  Adored Poppie of Paris, Maddi and BJ, Piper; and Ardan, and great Poppie of  Te Mananui.  Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rayna and David, Wendy and Keith.  In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ashburton would be gratefully received and may be left at the service.  Messages to the Hathaway Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday 21 August, commencing at 10.30am.  Click here to view the service

PATTERSON Ethel Constance on 16 August 2020.

Peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 95 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Ken Wheeler (Moeraki), Helen (Ashburton), David and Julie (Pleasant Point), Andrew and Maria (Invercargill).  Loved Grandmother of Oscar, Louis, and Ingrid, and loved sister of Hilda Gray (Ashburton).  Messages to the Patterson Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Ethel’s Funeral Service will be held at Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Church, cnr Grahams Road and Thompson Street, Tinwald, Ashburton on Thursday 20 August, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Papakaio Cemetery, Oamaru, on Friday 21 August at 1pm.  All relatives and those who knew Ethel well over the years are welcome to attend both services.

de JONG Marijnus Pieter Adrianus (Martin) on August 16, 2020.

Suddenly at home Ashburton, aged 88 years.  Loved husband and best friend of Jan and the late Netty.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Pat and the late Elly Baker, Sue and the late Johann de Jong, Annette, Martin and Jill.  Loved Opa of Jonathan, Carolyn and Stephanie; David and Martin; Craig and Pamela; and Jamie.   Loved great Opa of Daniel, Makayla, Samuel, Harrison, Bella and Jesse; Chad and Mitchell; and Cameron.  Messages to the de Jong family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In Lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  A service to celebrate Martin’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday August 21, commencing at 1.30pm followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HUNT David Neil (Honey) on August 15, 2020.

At Ashburton Hospital after a short illness, aged 63 years.  Dearly loved son of the late Henry and Ngaire. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Robin and Iain Tuanui, Gavin and Annette, Julie MacKenzie and John Roseveor, Lynda and Simon Hadfield, Colin and Chiyo, and Peter.  Loved and respected by all his nieces and nephews.  Many thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway, Cancer Society, staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital and his Hakatere family.  Messages to the Hunt Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on Thursday August 20 commencing at 2pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.  Due to Level 2 restrictions, attendance at the service is limited to 100 people, please keep this in mind if you wish to attend.

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HOLLEY Kenneth George (Ken) on Sunday 16 August 2020.

At Ashburton Hospital, aged 79yrs.  Dearly loved husband of the late Kath.   Loved father and father-in-law of Craig (Rotorua), Brent and Grace (Rarotonga), Carol and Brent McDowell.  Loved Grandad of Kiana, Marshall, Emray, Kowen, Mason, and Aiden. Stepfather of Maria Crone, Joe, Tim, Sean, Lisa, Maria, Paul, Anthony, and Eugene. Step grandfather of Jessica, Danielle, Indya, Kane, Bailey, George Luke, Catlyn, Liam, Monique, Anthony, and Joe. The family would like to give a big thank you to all the staff in Ward 1 at the Ashburton Hospital for their care of Kenneth. Messages to the Holley Family, 53 Johnstone Street, Ashburton 7770. In accordance with Kenneth’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

REVELEY Mabel Ellen, on August 7th 2020.

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 95 years.  Loved wife of the late William.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Robin Jessep, Peter and Rhonda, George and Pamela, Claire and Dirk Straver, Shirley and Colin Harvey and Vince and Maree. Also loved Nana of her 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.  No flowers by request please but donations to The City Mission would be gratefully received and may be left at the service.  Messages to the Reveley Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mabel’s life will be held at the Mt Somers Rugby Club Rooms, Buccleugh Street, Mt Somers on Thursday 13 August at 11am.

McPHERSON Dorothy Jean (Dot), on August 8th 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. In her 89th year. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Jack McPherson. Companion of Wally Grieve for the past 23 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Garry and Mandi (Whangarei), Glenda and George Janiec (Perth), Murray and Margaret, and Bruce and Denise. Loved Nana/Grandma of Candace and Jono, Trent and Isi; Michael and Mary, Simon and Rhiarn; Rhys and Lauren, Brydie and Neil; Brodie and Amber, and Scott. Loved Nana Dot of all her great grandchildren. Messages to the McPherson Family, c/- PO Box 339 Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Starship Children’s Hospital would be appreciated and maybe left at the service.  A service to celebrate Dot’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday August 13th commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

JONATHAN Janice Merle on August 6th 2020

Passed away peacefully with her family at Ashburton, aged 70 years.  Loved partner of Brian Brough.  Treasured mum and mother-in-law of Lisa and Matt, Nikora and Alice, Phillip and Erin, and special Nana to Jacob Bainbridge; Alex, and Miriama.  Messages to the Jonathan Family, c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Janice’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday 10th August commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.