Ashburton Courier: January 14, 2021

Family Notices
Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths Deaths
ALLAN, Maurice Charles
(Morrie). Promoted to Glory on
his 94th birthday, December 20,
2020, at Terrace View Retirement
Village, Ashburton. Dearly loved
husband of the late Chris. Much
lovedDad of Brian (Australia), and
Pauline and Colin Read. Treasured
Grandad of Michael Opele, Kevin
and Louise Opele, and Elisa and
Peter Weir. Great Granddad of
Georgia, and Finn. Messages to
the Allan family c/- POBox 472,
Ashburton, 7740. Many thanks
to the staff at Terrace View and
Dr Penny Holdaway for their
excellent care and unconditional
love of Dad and the family over
the years. A Memorial service to
celebrate Morrie’s life has been
held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433
BAIN, Peter Lachlan
MacKinnon: On January10, 2021
peacefully at Radius Millstream,
Ashburton. Aged 88 years.Dearly
loved husband of the late Marie.
Much loved father and fatherin-law
ofAland Karen, and Bob
and Alayna. Treasured Gramps/
Grandpa of Kate, and Maddy;
and Lachie. Messages to the Bain
family c/- P.O. Box472, Ashburton
7740. A service to celebrate
Peter’s life will be held in our
chapel cnr East and Cox Streets
Ashburton onThursday January
14 commencing at 2.00pm,
followed by cremation at the
AshburtonCrematorium.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
DAVIDSON, Malcolm (Sandy),
on January 7, 2021. Peacefully at
Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged
70 years. Dearly loved husband
of Liz. Loved father and fatherin-law
of Shane and Julia, Tim
and Rachel, Cody and Georgie,
and Anna and Jamie.Loving Pops
to Phoenix, Angus and Elliot.
Messages to the Davidson family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
Aservice to celebrate Sandy’s life
has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
de WYS Nick, on December 30,
2020 at Coldstream Lifecare,
Ashburton, aged 70 years. Passed
away peacefully with his family by
his side. Loving husband of Hilda
and father of Roberta, and Blair.
Father-in-law ofGreg, and Laura,
and Grandad of Edwin, Barbera,
Gerald, James, and Aachie.
Messages to the de Wys family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
AMemorial Service for Nick has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
GREEN, Freda, on January5,2021
at Radius Millstream, Ashburton.
Passed away peacefully
surrounded by her loving family,
aged 100 years. Dearly loved
wife ofthe late George. Much
loved mother and mother-inlaw
of Bryan and Eileen, and
Alison and TedMoore. Treasured
Nana of Andrew, Sheryl, the
late Jeffrey, and Megan; Gene,
Kerryn, Emma and their partners.
Loved great Nana of her 11 great
grandchildren.
Messages to the
Green family c/- P O Box 472,
Ashburton7740. In lieu of flowers
donations to Ashburton StJohn
would be much appreciated
and may beleft atthe service. A
servicetocelebrateFreda’s life has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
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Local Care
Since 1982
GREEN, Freda, on January 5,
2021. Dearly loved Nana of Gene
and Amanda Moore, Kerryn and
Nathan Hurrell and Emma and
Graham Todd. Adored Gran to
Tāne, Moana, Ashton, Taylah, Jett,
Millar and Riley.
“Your life wasablessing,
Ourmemories areprecious.
You’re lovedbeyond words,
Andmissedbeyond treasures”.
Foreverloved, and alwaysinour
hearts xxx
HANRAHAN, Catherine Joan
(Joan), on December 24,
2020. Passed away peacefully
at Rosebank Hospital and Rest
Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years.
Loveddaughterofthe late Patrick
and Mary Hanrahan. Much loved
sister and sister-in-law ofBeatrice
andthe late Iain Weir,Monica and
the late BrianHanrahan, and Mary
Hanrahan (Sister Mary). Dearly
loved aunt ofall her nieces and
nephews and great aunt of all
her great nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the Rosebank
residence and staff for their love
and careofJoan. Messages to the
Hanrahan family c/- POBox 472,
Ashburton7740. ARequiem Mass
to celebrate Joan’s life has been
held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
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HARGREAVES, William
Robert (Bill): Passed away
peacefully surrounded by family
on January 9th, 2021 at Tuarangi
Home. Aged 87 years. Dearly
loved husband of Helen, much
loved father and father-in-law of
Grant and Barb, Trudy and Alan
Tarbotton, Rachel and Bryce
Prendergast. Loving grandad
of Sam and Bryce, Luke, Alex,
George and the late Gemma,
Joshua and Hannah, and greatgrandad
of Maia. Many thanks
to all staff at Princes Court and
TuarangiHome fortheir excellent
careand unconditional love to Bill
and family over the last fewyears.
AcelebrationofBill’s lifehas been
held.“Avery special man now at
peace.”
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
HODGKINSON, Marie June
(June): Peacefully with family,
in the loving care ofthe staff at
Radius Millstream, Ashburton on
Thursday, January 7, 2021 aged
83 years. Dearly loved wife of
the late Peter, cherished mother
and mother-in-law of Michelle
and Peter Rumping (Ashburton),
Cherie and Carl Marshall
(Birdwood, South Australia),
and Marie and Bob (Southland).
Adored Nana of Michael and
Angela, Claire and Kurt; and Holly
and Morne, loved great Nana
of Anna, Lucia, James, Sophia,
Matthew, Christopher, Peter, and
Leon, and Holly’s babyonthe way.
Loved sister of the late Paul
Purton, Dorothy and the late
Charlie Timlin, Jimmy Purton, and
Ann Purton, and loved aunty of
Cath, and Rose.
Messages to: The Hodgkinson
family,c/- PO Box6035, Ashburton
7742.
In lieu of flowers donations to the
Westpac Rescue Helicopter would
be appreciated and may be made
at the service.
ARequiemMass forJune has been
held.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
HYAM, George Samuel John:
Passed away peacefully at
Terrace View Retirement Village,
Ashburton onJanuary 6th, 2021.
In his 100th year. Dearly loved
husband of the late Valerie.
Loved father of David, and
Greg. Dearly loved father-inlaw
toKaryn. Loved Grandad to
Jonathan, Samuel, Nicole, and
Jessica. Loved great Grandad to
Charlie,Eden, and Lincoln. Thank
you very much to Terrace View
staff for their wonderful care of
George. Messages to 16 Albert
Street, Netherby, Ashburton
7700. A private cremation for
George has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
KERR, Veronica Lucy, on
December 23, 2020. Passed away
peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare,
Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved
daughter ofthe late Annie and
John Kerr.
Much loved sister of
Bernadette (Ashburton), and
Arthur, Anne, Molly, Jim, Joe,
Bill, Lex, and Sister Maureen (all
deceased). Loved Aunt ofall her
nieces and nephews. Messages
to the Kerr family c/- POBox 472,
Ashburton7740. ARequiem Mass
to celebrate Veronica’s life has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
KING, James Graham (Jimmy):
Passed away in Karen’s (Skinny’s)
arms. Peacefully after a brief
illness at home Ashburton on
December 22, 2020. Loved
brother of Les, Alan, the late
Ronny, Roy, Paul, Rebecca, and
their families. Loved son-inlaw
ofDoug and Ruby Jack and
brother-in-law ofAlyson, Warren,
and their families. Special thanks
to Dr Penny Holdaway, Caitlyn,
Katherine,and theDistrictnursing
team for their love and care of
Jimmy. Special thanks to Barry at
Paterson’s Funeral Services for his
guidance and care. At Jimmy’s
request aprivate cremation has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
MEYNELL, Cecil, on January 5,
2021. Peacefully at Terrace View
Retirement Village, Ashburton.
Aged 86 years. Loving father of
Rose, and Joe. Loved Grandad of
all his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Loved brother
to all his family.
Messages to
the Meynell family c/- POBox
472, Ashburton 7740. At Cecil’s
request aprivate cremation has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
Family
Notices
Enquiries phone
Mary,Jann or
Karenon
308 7664 or
call into
199 Burnett Street
Family owned,
locally owned
22 MooreStreet,
Ashburton
0800 263 6679
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MOLLOY, Morris Henry, on
January 5, 2021. Passed away
peacefully at Terrace View
Retirement Village, Ashburton,
aged 79 years. Much loved
husband of Margaret. Loved and
respected father and father-inlaw
ofDavid and Sonia, Hamish
and Lisa, Robert and Barbara
(USA), and Grant and Allister.
Loved and admired Granddad to
Emily,and Julia; Olivia,Samantha,
and Josh; Austin, Hunter, and
Sheldon(USA)and theirpartners.
Messages to the Molloy family
c/- POBox 472, Ashburton 7740.
Aservice to celebrate Morris’ life
has been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
ROONEY Brian Francis, on
5 January 2021. Passed away
peacefully at Princes Court
Lifecare, Ashburton, with his
family beside him, in his 93rd
year.Loved husband of Kathleen.
Loved father and father-in-law of
Kathleen and Kevin Bargent, Pete
Rooney and Wendy Wills,Sue and
Rolfe Stevens. Loved grandfather
of all his grandchildren. Messages
to the Rooney family c/- P O
Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Our
grateful thanks to the staff at
Princes Court for their loving
care ofBrian. In lieu of flowers
donations to St John Ambulance
or St Vincent dePaul would be
much appreciated and may be
left at the service. A Requiem
Mass to celebrate Brian’s life has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
ROONEY, Brian Francis, on
5 January 2021: Loved son of
Michael and Jessie Rooney
(ate of Winchmore.) Brother of
Doreen Jekyll, Valda Holland, and
Adrienne Newton. Brother-in-law
of Josephine Rooney. Brother and
brother-in-law of Jim and Dot
Rooney, Des Rooney, Ralph Jekyll,
Stan Holland and Garry Newton
(all deceased). Loved uncle of all
his nieces and nephews.
STONE, Beverley Joan, on
December 18, 2020.Passed away
peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare,
Ashburton. Aged 82 years. Loved
mother and mother-in-law of
Warren and Tracey, Grant and
Jennifer, Deborah, and Sharyn.
Loved grandmother of her 12
grandchildren and three great
grandchildren and beloved sister
of Pat Scobie. Messages to the
Stone family c/- P O Box 472,
Ashburton 7740.
At Beverley’s
request aprivate cremation has
been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
THORNLEY, Thomas Eric
(Tom), on December 29, 2020.
Peacefully at Tuarangi Home,
Ashburton, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late
Dorothy. Much loved father and
father-in-law ofPeter and Rolien
(Auckland), Owen and Justine,
the late Warren, and Hamish
and Kathleen (Australia). Loved
and respected Grandad of Blake
(China), Todd and Randi (USA),
and great Granddad of Rori.
Lovedbrother and brother-in-law
of Doug and Jackie, and loved
best mate of Judy.
Messages
to the Thornley family c/- P O
Box 472, Ashburton. Donations
to Ashburton StJohn would be
appreciated. Special thanks to the
staff of Tuarangi Home for their
loving care ofTom. Aservice to
celebrateTom’s lifehas been held.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 3077433
WALKER, Ewan John (Snow):
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital
surrounded by family on
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
aged 81 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late
Mamae (Kris), cherished Dad and
father-in-law of Jan and Gavin
Begg (Ashburton), Trudy and
Peter Shaw (Australia), Philip
(Australia), and Robert and Trudi
(Australia), and abeloved Poppa
and great-Poppa.
Messages to: The Walker Family,
c/- PO Box6035, Ashburton7742.
Aservice tocelebrate Snow’s life
has been held.
0800 2MEMORY
027 637 1229
Acknowledgement
IRVINE, Colleen Mary: Bob, Ross
and Penny, Barry and Jennifer,
Murray and Kyle and their families
would like to sincerely thank all
those who sentflowers, cards and
messages of sympathyatthe time
of our loss of amuch loved wife,
Mum, Gran and great Gran. A
special thank you toTerrace View
RetirementVillage for their loving
careofColleen.
“All we havetodoisthink of youand
our world becomes brighter”
WELLMAN, Owen Donald:
Diana along with her family, wish
to thank everyone for the care
shown to them on the sudden
loss of a much loved husband,
father and grandfather. Thankyou
for the visits, phone calls, flowers
andbaking. Specialthanks to the
WestpacHelicopterandthevaliant
effort of Christchurch Hospital
I.C.U. team. Please accept this as
apersonal acknowledgement of
thanks to all.
“He will liveoninour hearts forever.”
In Memoriam
ESKER, Ricky: Rick you are loved
and missed each and everyday
Foryou aresomeone special who
meantmorethan wordscan say.
Take caretill we meet again.
Love Always
ESKER, Rick:
The memories Ihave Rick, bring
tears and asmile
Imiss youevery day
Love Always
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