Family Notices Deaths Deaths Deaths CONWAY Richard Jeffery Horst, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, onNovember 28, <strong>2023</strong>, aged 87. Beloved husband of thelateAngela; much loved father and father-in-law of Catherine and Michael, Rachel and Richard, Hamish and Alice. Loving brother of Juliet and the late Martin; proud grandfather of Alex, Oliver, and Matilda, Sophia and James, Max and Millie; a much treasured friend of Olive and her family. Messages to the Conway family, P O Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. Special thanks to the wonderful staffatRadiusMillstream. A celebration of Richard’s life has been held. Paterson’s <strong>Ashburton</strong> FDANZ 03 3<strong>07</strong> 7433 DIAMOND, Reginald Lance (Reg): Peacefully at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital on Monday,<strong>December</strong>4,<strong>2023</strong>, aged 89 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Carol and Robert Le Grice, Paul and Linda, Tony and Cindy, and Marie King and a loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Messages to The Diamond family, c/- PO Box 6035, <strong>Ashburton</strong>7742. AcelebrationofReg’s life will be held at the <strong>Ashburton</strong> Holiday Park Lodge, 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald on Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 9, <strong>2023</strong> commencing at 12pm. Please bringaplate. 0800 2MEMORY 027 637 1229 MAGSON, Richard Grant – 11/10/1984 – 02/12/<strong>2023</strong>, aged 39years. It is with sadness that we announce the tragic passing ofRichard. Dearly loved and adored Dad of Charlie. Beloved son of Lynette, Grant and Andrea. Loved brother of Alan and Justine, Sara and Jamie. Loved uncle of Jordan, Jayden, Tane, Poppy, Ella, and Preston. Messages to the Magson family, P O Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at the Rakaia Memorial Hall, Elizabeth Avenue, on Monday <strong>December</strong> 11, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery. For anyone wishing toview the service online go to www. patersonsfuneralservices. co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on Richard’s notice for the link. Paterson’s <strong>Ashburton</strong> FDANZ 033<strong>07</strong> 7433 MORRISS, Nira Patricia: 20.12.1929 - 3.12.<strong>2023</strong>. Dearly lovedwife of the late Willie. Much loved mother of Dianne, and Wendy Morriss. Dearly loved Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Morriss family, P O Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. Rest in Peace. Youwill be so sadly missed in all our lives. A special thank you to the <strong>Ashburton</strong>Hospitalstafffor the exceptional care Nira received in her final days. At Nira’s request aprivate cremation willbeheld. Paterson’sFuneral Services Paterson’s <strong>Ashburton</strong> FDANZ 03 3<strong>07</strong>7433 How doyou hope to be remembered? Call us today to pre-plan 0800 263 6679 www.memoryfunerals.nz 22 Moore Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 2606680 WELLMAN Heather Christina, on Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 3, <strong>2023</strong>. Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospitalwith Richard and Jodie by her side. Aged 84years. Loved wife of the late John (Darkie). Loved Mum and motherin-law of Tracy and Darryl Mills,Richardand Jodie,and ‘Bella’. Proud grandmother of Miranda and Henry. A big thank you tothe staff at Christchurch Hospital. Messages to Heather’s family may be sent toPO Box 472, <strong>Ashburton</strong> 7740. A Memorial to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in our chapel, corner East and Cox Street, <strong>Ashburton</strong> on Monday, <strong>December</strong> 11, commencingat1pm. Paterson’s <strong>Ashburton</strong> FDANZ 03 3<strong>07</strong>7433 Acknowledgement BURRIDGE, Lois Noela: Dennis, Erin, Lynley and John, Ethan, Israel and Gabriel wish to express our thanks and appreciation for the support and assistance at the time ofour loss of a special wife, mother and grandmother. Please accept this as a personal thank you. CHATTERTON, Natasha Marie (Tarsh): Nigel, (Nudge), James, Jacob, Dannielle, Stev andLynn Tocher, Harry and Pauline Chatterton and families wish tothank all family and friends for their love and support with Tarsh’s passing. Thank you for all the cards, calls, messages and visits, and to allwho attended the celebrationofTarsh’s life. Special thanks toPalliative Care, <strong>Ashburton</strong> and Dr Charlotte Cox for their loving care during her last days. Please accept this as a personal thankyou. HENDERSON, Hartley Edwin: Joan, Robert, Bruce and families than you for your kind messages and support inthe loss of our loved Hartley. A special person who will dearly be missed. WARD, Eileen Edith Margaret Mary: Graeme, David, Anita and families wish to thank everyone for their help and support following the passing of Eileen. Thankyou forall the flowers, cards, baking and calls received. Our sincere thanks tothe staff at Radius for the care and sympathy that was given. CHRISTMAS THANK YOU: At the gathering were (from left) general manager Canterbury Rural Health Bernice Mara, midwifery nurse manager Julie Dockrill, Friends of the Hospital coordinator Jackie Rapley and secretary Lorraine Kershaw. Volunteers brighten up hospital stay DELLWYN.MOYLAN @ashburtoncourier.co.nz Fornearly half acentury, volunteers have assisted staff at <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital to meet patients’nonmedicalneeds. Friends of <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospitalwas begun at the request of the medical superintendent at the time, Dr Chapman, and social worker Margaret Denham. They recognised that while patients were in hospital, they were happier, more comfortable and less anxious if aholistic approach to their care was taken. Coordinator Jackie Rapley said each week day from February to Christmaseve volunteers serve morning teas in the wards, and at Tuarangi. Recently they were thanked by the hospitalatanendofyear Christmas gathering. ‘‘Along with the chats and cuppas, we also provide Easter and Christmastreats to those in hospitalatthese times. We decorate the Christmastree and provide anativity scene in thechapel. Before Christmas, we will visit the hospitaland Tuarangi to sing Christmas carols,’’ Jackie said. ‘‘Prior to Covid, the Friends took patients to aweekly chapel service, providedalibrary with books and magazines. We hope to be able to return to doing these next year,’’ secretary Lorraine Kershawsaid. Members have also helped out in times of need, including supporting staff during nurses strikes, helping in acrisis and following the earthquakes in Christchurch, which saw many patients sent from Christchurch to <strong>Ashburton</strong> some with no clothes or possessions. ‘‘We provide personal care packs for patients who unexpectedly end up in hospital through situations like accidents. Each pack contains shampoo, acomb, tooth brush and paste. We are able to gift these packs thanks to thesupport of Foodstuffs Community trust and Hello Banana,’’ Lorraine said. ‘‘Warm Baby, Safe Baby is aproject the ❛We have purchased pure washable wool and around 20 volunteers make singlets, beanies and blankets for new born babies.❜ —Jackie Rapley Friends are enormously proud of,’’ Jackie added. ‘‘Thanks to funding from Advance <strong>Ashburton</strong> and Ashford Store, we have purchased pure washable wool and around 20 volunteers make singlets, beanies and blankets for new born babies in <strong>Ashburton</strong>. These are very needed as some families have very little and don't know how cold it can be here. As babies don't shiver their parent’s aren’t alway’s aware they are cold,’’ Jackie said. The Friends meet monthly on the first Tuesday of the month to hear from speakers who generally talk on health related topics. The meetings also provide the opportunity to connect with the other volunteers. Currently there are 40 volunteers. In order to futureproof the organisation and continue to provide amuch needed and appreciated service, they are looking for more volunteers to join them and someone to coordinate the volunteers. At the annual appreciation morning tea provided by <strong>Ashburton</strong> Hospital on International Volunteers Day, the Friends presented 100 personal care packs as well as three large boxes of knitting for the maternity ward to pass on to the families of new babies. Complete Local Care Since 1982
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