at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Rayner.  Much loved and adored mother and mother in law of Megan and David, Mark and Liz (Tasmania), Brendan and Michelle.  Treasured grandmother of Kelly, Matthew and William and great Grandma of wee Troy.  Special friend of Maddie and wee Ellie and all her Tasmanian family.  Much loved sister, sister in law, and auntie.  “A LIFE WELL LIVED “ Special thank you to the wonderful staff at Tuarangi Home for their compassion and care of our dear Carol over the last year.  Messages to the Price family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Carol’s request a private family service has been held.  Thank you Bernard.

Alan’s family wish to advise that a celebration of Macs life will be held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street, on Saturday, July 11, commencing at 10.30am. Donations may be left at the venue for his two passion projects, The Ashburton Trust Event Centre and the Ashburton Fire Museum.

A Memorial service will be held to celebrate Melva’s life at the Methven Goff Club, Hobbs Road, Methven on Friday 3rd July commencing at 2.00pm.

at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Beloved and treasured husband of June, dearly loved father and father in law of Cameron and Denise, Struan and Virginia, Scot and Anna-Lisa (Philippines).  Special Poppa Ben of Connor, and loved Poppa of Stuart and Kim, Rachael and Viggo (Brisbane), Ben and Jen (Townsville), Callum, Fraser and Lexi, Sarah, Katharine, Hamish and Addie (Philippines), Lachlan and Coen.  Loved eldest son of the late Christina and David McOmish (Scotland), also loved clan member of family in Scotland and Australia.  Special thanks to the Rosebank staff for their wonderful care of Ben during his stay there, Dr Tarry, and the Netherby Pharmacy. Also the Mehlhopt family of Southbridge for their loving support.

June,.” The life that I have is all that I have, the life that I have is yours.  The love that I have of the life that I have, is yours and yours and yours. A sleep I shall have, a rest I shall have, yet death will be but a pause. For the peace of my years, in the long green grass, will be yours and yours and yours, Ben”

at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 81.  Dearly loved wife of Ted for 62 years.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Terry (Perth) and Phillip and Debbie (Melbourne) loved Grandma of Simon and Alix.  Daughter of the late Richard and Lucy Gainfort.  A very special lady, will be sadly missed by her many cousins and friends.  Thank you to Terrace View and Radius Millstream.  A private cremation has taken place.  A celebration of Jeanette’s life will be held at a later date when her family can attend.  Messages to Apartment 112, 25 Charlesworth Street, Ashburton 7700.

at Ashburton, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved husband of Bev, much loved father and father in law of Karmen and Aaron McClintock, and Chris and Tiffany.  Loved Grandad of Nathan and Ali, Mel, and Ash; Jordie, Brilee, and Jade, and great Grandad of Neveah, and Amethyst.  Messages to the Hurst family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway, Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital, and the staff at Radius Millstream for their loving care of Keith. A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday June 25, commencing at 11.00am.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Alan.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel and John Pringle, Jack, Roger and the late Jenny, Diane and Rob Adams.  Treasured and special Nan of all her grandchildren and “Nanny Grigg” to all her great grandchildren.  Messages to the Grigg Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff of Radius Millstream for their loving care of Mary.  A private family service for Mary has been held.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Diana.  Loved and treasured Dad of Helen and Colin (Te Kuiti), Carolyn (Tauranga), Nick and Tina (Windermere) Ginny and Jon (Amberley), Hoss and Anne (Winderemere) the late Tim, Sam and Pete (Camp Bay), Julian and Karla (Ruapuna)  and very special  Grandad and great Grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved friend of Ken and Jane and the late Anita. Messages to the Yeatman family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A True gentleman, always kind and friendly to all, loved a yarn and family was always first.

Special thank you to Janine Landers and nursing staff at Ashburton Hospital for their amazing care of Dad and family.  A graveside service to honour Jan’s life will  held at the Hinds Cemetery on Thursday 11 June, at 1.30pm  followed by a farewell to be held at Yeatman’s Brother’s Yard,1004 Hendersons Road, Windermere.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 97 years.  Dearly loved husband of the Late Pat and loved father and father-in-law of John and Denise, Alan and Jo, Anne and Keith Schroder, Margaret and Murray McPherson.  Special grandad and great grandad of Paul and Sarah, Charlotte and Daniel; Nathan (deceased), Abbey and Daniel, Travis, Georgia, and Addison; Kyle and Kirstie; Rhys and Lauren, and ‘GG Laurie’ to Flynn and Ayla, and Brydie and Neil.  Loved uncle of Trish Kenny and all his other nieces and nephews.  Thank you to Sealy Street Medical Practise and all the staff at Ward 1 Ashburton Hospital for their care of Laurie.  Messages to the Davidson Family C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A private service for Laurie will be held.

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton after a short illness, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan. Much loved mum of Brent and Bec; Janine, and Rhys.  Precious Gaga of Jesse, and Alex; and Amelie.  Messages to the Dick Family PO Box 472 Ashburton.  At Frances’ request a private cremation has been held.