Funeral Notices

McINTOSH Hope Mary, on 13 July 2020

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Terrace View, Ashburton, in her 91st year.  Loved wife of the late Mac, much loved mother and mother-in-law of David (Australia), Ian and Vickie and loved grandmother of Jack.  Loved sister of Jack, Harold, and Ida (all deceased).  Much loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.  Messages to the McIntosh Family C/- PO Box 98, Methven 7745.  Following a private cremation, friends and family are warmly invited to the RSA, Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday 17 July, commencing at 12 midday, to share the wonderful memories of Hope’s life.

BUTT, Leonard George (Len) Sunrise 24/9/1925 – Sunset 12/07/2020

At Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Merle, loved husband of the late Jean. Loving father and father-in-law of Marjorie & Ivan, Kate and the late Brian, Terry and Jean.   Grandfather of Camille and Tony, Dale, Emma and Hayden.  Great grandfather of Mia and Cassie.   Respected friend of Robyn Mathews and Heather Ford. Messages to the Butt family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service to celebrate Len’s life to be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday 16th July, commencing at 10 am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

CAMPBELL Hester Glenys (Glenys), on July 11, 2020

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Resthome Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Dearly loved wife of the Late Ron.  Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Tommy Arnold (Hari Hari), Di and Gerard Hanson (Sydney), John and Jo (Dromore), Andy and Jacqui (Hari Hari), Robyn Campbell and Murray Fennel (Tasmania), and dearly loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to The Campbell Family, c/- 21a Cox Street, Ashburton.  According to Glenys’ wishes a private service has been held.

HAYDEN, Paul John (Crusher), on July 7, 2020

At Ashburton.  At peace after a stoic battle with cancer.  Aged 54 years.  Dearly loved husband of Janine and Dad of William.  Much loved brother of Kiri, and Simon. Messages to the Hayden Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Paul has been held.

BOTHA Christoffel Jacobus (Chris) on July 2, 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton, aged 89 years.  Much loved husband of Freda.  Loved father and father-in-law of Jenny and Sean, Chris and Yvonne, Dean and Tersia, Rene and Leonard, and treasured Opa of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Botha Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate and remember Chris’ life was held at our Chapel, cnr East/Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday 4 July, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

RUSHTON, Elaine Margaret, 28.12.1930-1.7.2020

Passed away peacefully at  Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Arnold, much loved mother and mother in-law of Marie and the late John, Pauline and the late Peter, Michael and Margaret, and Gerard and Claire. Treasured Nana of Daniel, Mark(dec),  Bridget and Ian, Katrina and Andrew, Rebecca (dec), Josh, Hannah, James and Livvie, Terry and Candace, Corey and Max, Josh and Courtenay. A very proud Great Nana of George, Hugo, Maggie, Johnny, Ruby, and Fletcher.

Messages to the Rushton Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Rosebank Resthome and Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Elaine. In lieu of flowers donations to the St Vincent de Paul would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass celebrating Elaine’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy St, Ashburton  on Wednesday 8 July, commencing at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.  A Recitation of the Rosary will be held for Elaine on Tuesday 7 July commencing at 7.00pm at the Church.

WHITE, Olive Louisa (nee McDowell) on 4th July 2020.

At Rosebank Hospital, Ashburton, aged 97 years.  Loved wife of the Late Cyril.  Dearly loved mother of Denise and John, Karen and Ken.  Much loved Nana of Emma, Tahnee, and Alex.  Great-nana of Millie, Thomas, Harper, and Maya.  Thank you to the staff at Rosebank, and Cameron Courts for their care of Olive.  Messages to The White Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Olive’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Friday 10 July commencing at 11am, followed by private interment at the Ashburton Cemetery.

GRAHAM, Campbell Learmonth, on June 29, 2020.

Passed away in his sleep, at Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Karen McKenzie and Paul Macfie, Lindy Graham and John Taylor, Geoff and Deidre Graham, Jo Galletly, and Lisa Graham.  Loved partner of Chris Kirkland and close friend of Jan Graham and David Sinclair.  Beloved Grandfather of Emma; Jess; Polly and Chris, Andy, Lucy and TJ; Sam, and Ella, and Great Grandfather of Isobel, Maddie, and Jack.  Messages to the Graham Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Campbell’s life will be held at our Chapel cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday 6 July commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

HAWKINS, Norman (Rex) and Gloria, on June 25, 2020.

With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Rex and Gloria on 25th June 2020. Dearly loved and cherished parents of Cherie (daughter) and Wayne Wilson (son-in-law). Very special Grandparents to Nathan, Aleshia, Jacinda and Teara. Adored “Grandad-sore-knees” and “Supergran” to their great-grandsons Caleb, Lochie, Carlos, Tae and Jordy. Our hearts are absolutely broken to lose you both but we find peace in knowing you are still together. Married 62 beautiful years and now never apart. A celebration of Rex and Gloria’s life will be held at a later date. Acknowledgements to Tony Sands and the emergency services involved.

BEATTY Doreen Agnes, on June 24, 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton, in her 96th year.  Loved wife of the late Russell James Beatty and the late Rod McKay.  Loved mother of the late Elaine McKay. Daughter of the late Alfred and Daisy Wright (formerly of Bushside).  Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bae and the late Alf Wright.  Loved Aunty of Sally, and the late Kerry Wright. Messages to the Beatty Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East/Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday June 29, commencing at 11am followed by interment at the Ashburton Lawn Cemetery.