Paterson's Funeral Services
Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, Canterbury 7700, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700
Recent notices
Clarke KNOX
2026 · Canterbury
On September 28, 2026, passed away suddenly at home, Christchurch. Aged 60 years. Dearly loved husband of Glenn. Much loved son of Maureen and the late Robbie, and loved brother of the late Wendy-Anne. Loved uncle of Robbie, and Harlowe (London). Loved son-in-law of Debbie and loved brother-in-law of Tammee and Graeme, Cole and Tia, Kirstyn and the late Rota. Loved by all his extended family. "Will be sadly missed" Messages to the Knox family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Clarke's life will be held in our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Saturday, October 3, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.
Desmond POOKE
2026 · Canterbury
On September 15, 2026, peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey. Much loved father and father-in-law of Priscilla, the late Malcolm and Trish, Donald and Cathy, Kate and Leo, and Quentin and Yoshie. Treasured Grandad of Jason, and Samantha; Oliver, and Francis; Nicholas, and Rachael; Dylan, and Mitchell. Loved Great-Grandad of his 5 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Pooke Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A memorial service to remember Des will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Tuesday, September 22, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.
David WYLLIE
2026 · Canterbury
On September 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, in Ashburton. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Sarah. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Tony Dikmans, Julie Wyllie and Wayne McCormick, Ingrid Cook, Priscilla and Ted Wyllie-Schmidt, and Lisa and Adam Wilson. Adored grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. A special thanks to the nurses and carers who supported us through his final weeks. He will be deeply missed by all those who loved him and shared his life. Messages to the Wyllie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A celebration of David's life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton, on Wednesday, September 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
Anne CHAMBERLAIN
2026 · Canterbury
Passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on September 16, 2026. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife and companion of Brian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Jenny, Gregory and Debbie, and Julian and Lyn. Loved Nana of Simon and Stacey, Henry and Brianna, Adam and Lucy; Hamish and Aleisha, Sarah and Mark, Amy and Sean; and Emily and Matt. Loved Great-Nana of her seven great-grandchildren. Loved sister and Aunty Anne of all her sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Messages to the Chamberlain family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A funeral for family and close friends to celebrate Anne's life will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Tuesday, September 22 commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.
Dorothy McKENZIE
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Duncan. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm, Barbara (the late) and Bill Kirk, and John and Marjon. Much-loved Nanna to nine grandchildren and great-Nanna to nine great-grandchildren. Messages to the McKenzie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700. A memorial service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held at Our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, October 2, 2026, commencing at 1.30pm.
Douglas ARMSTRONG
2026 · Canterbury
On September 6, 2026, at Ashburton. Beloved husband of Lynne, and much loved Dad of Mark, and Nicholas. Messages to the Armstrong family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private burial has taken place.