Paterson's Funeral Services
Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, Canterbury 7700, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700
Recent notices
Fiona RUSHTON
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Dear wife of Philip. Loved Mum of Doug and Jaclyn, Luke and Gemma, and William. Dear Ma to Piper, Emmett, and James. Loved daughter of the late Doug and Una. Messages to the Rushton family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Fiona would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Fiona's life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday, August 17, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. In honour of Fiona, please wear bright colours.
James CRUICKSHANK
2026 · Canterbury
On August 8, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Eleanor, loving father and father-in-law of Nicki and Greg, Paul, Brett and Lisa, and Kathryn and Rob. Loved Grandad of Sydney, Maddy, Clare, Jessica, Dallas, Ryan, Callum and Jack. Loved brother of Gladys (deceased), and brother-in-law of Isabel and Peter (deceased), and uncle to his six nephews and nieces. Thank you to all the various medical teams who helped Jim live a full life. Messages to the Cruickshank family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday, August 13, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
Stanley WEIR
2026 · Canterbury
(Formerly of Methven). At Ashburton, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Aged 91 years. Treasured husband of the late Eunice Kathleen Weir (nee Guise). Cherished father and father-in-law of Kay and Jon Wain, Joanne and Mike Shaxon, and Glenda and Allan Flowers. Very adored grandfather of his nine grandchildren and his 14 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Weir family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Stanley's life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Monday, August 10, commencing at 10.30am, followed by private interment. For anyone wanting to view the service online, go to www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz "funeral notices" and click on Stanley's link. "Together at peace".
Sally WILSON
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 3, 2026, aged 59. She was a fighter to the very end of her battle with breast cancer. Sally was the dearly loved mum of Tom and Ella, adored partner of Ross, treasured daughter of Judy and Dave, cheeky sister of John, and a loyal friend to many. She had an extraordinary gift for making friends wherever she went. Messages to the Wilson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Sally's life will be held at the New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 3.00pm. All who knew and loved Sally are warmly invited to join us in celebrating her wonderful life. Guests are encouraged to wear light colours.
Wilma WOLFREYS
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Lynda and Steve James, Lester and Emily, Colin and Leonie, and Joanne. Treasured Nan of Becs and Quentin, Mel and Jeremy, Lisa, and Daniel: Hannah and Shane, Jack and Poppy, Tess, Meg, and Hugo; Lewis, Caleb and Danielle, and Sam; and Finn. Adored great-Nan of Jacob, Khye, Natalia, and Shaelii; Griffin; Willow, and Eden. Loved sister of Fay McQuarters, and the late Ian and Fay McQuarters. A special thank you to the Ashburton Hospital support workers, Elizabeth Street Day Care and the caring staff of Radius Millstream for their care of Wilma. Messages to the Wolfreys family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Wilma's life will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church, Baring Square East, Ashburton on Friday, August 7, commencing at 2.00pm.
Dianne ELMS
2026 · Canterbury
On August 2, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Life Care, Ashburton, with family at her side. Aged 77 years. Dearly love wife and best friend of the late John. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Nic, and Mark and Bowie. Treasured nana of Brittany, Thomas, and Michael. Loved daughter of the late Maurice and Sadie Clelland. Loved sister of Zelda, and the late Richard. Messages to the Elms family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Dianne's life will be held in our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday, August 6, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private interment.