The Lychway

CRAWFORD,
Kenneth Norman (Ken):
Passed away peacefully at Summerset Rest Home, Palmerston North, on Saturday 1st February 2020. Dearly loved husband of the Late Eileen. Loved father and father-in-law of Alison and Leighton Rudd; Peter and Loraine; and Bruce and Susan. A loved grandad to his 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A service for Ken will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Wednesday 5th February 2020 at 10.30am. Please send messages to Crawford family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

WOOD, Ross Alexander:
Peacefully at Metlifecare Retirement Villages on Friday 31st January 2020, aged 71 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Dee and Chris Scadden. Grandad of Taylor and Faith. Brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and Dave Blain (dec), Colin and Lorraine, Denis and Karen, Sandra and Rob Illingworth. A memorial service for Ross will be held in The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy St, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 5th February 2020 at 10.30am. Messages can be sent to Ross’ family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

MERRITT,
Beverley June (Bev)
(née Hubbard):
5th June 1939 –
27th January 2020
Bev was born to Eunice and Bonnie Hubbard on 5th June 1939. She married Bob 61 years ago, and was a loving mother to Sheran, Paul and David. Bev was also a treasured Nana to Roxanne, Hannah, Jordan, Matthew and Henry. Bev passed away peacefully late Monday evening, after a long illness. She will be missed terribly by the family and all those who knew her. A celebration of Bev’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, at 10.00am, Friday 31st January. Bev loved the colour red. As a tribute to her, the family would love to see attendees wearing something red to remember her. Many thanks to Chiswick Park Resthome and the staff for their care and love. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers NZ would be appreciated.

WATKINS, Audrey Patricia
(formerly Vaux-Miller):
Passed away at Palmerston North Hospital on Friday 24 January 2020, in her 85th year. Much loved mother of Stephen, Trudi, Kate, Andrew, their partners and all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us everyday
Unseen, unheard but always near
Within our hearts forever dear
“Rest In Peace Mum”
A service for Audrey will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North on Monday 3 February 2020, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Audrey’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

JONES, Benjamin Mark:
After a long battle, Ben passed away at home surrounded by family on 23rd January 2020 at 12.20am. Aged 44. Adored husband of Dannielle. Much loved father and father-in-law of Harrison & Abbey, Michael, Olivia and Cameron. And treasured Grandpa to Emily. A celebration of Ben’s life will be held at Christian Community Church (CCC), 54 Pascal Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 27th January at 1.30pm. Messages can be sent to the Jones family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

DENNIS,
Donald Lloyd (Don):
With great sadness Don passed away on Wednesday 22 January 2020, aged 88 years. A beloved dad, granddad, and a great mate to many. In accordance with Don’s wishes, a private service has taken place. Messages can be sent to Don’s family, c/- 8 Moray Place, Palmerston North 4412.
“No silent checks on this rally Dad”.

LAMBOURNE,
Joan Ann (née Larking):
Passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 21 January 2020, aged 78 years. Loved daughter of the late Thelma and Arthur, and wife of the late John. Loved mother of Graham and Helen, Christopher and Jill, Claire and Alastair, Peter and Natalie, Simon, Jonathan and Therese, Anna and David. Loved Nana of Kate, Mathew, Henry, Hamish, Jayanta, Gemma, Archer, Abby, William and Georgia. Loved sister of Barry and aunt of Cameron and Shelley. A kind and cherished friend of many, and proud Registered Nurse in her community.
Rest now and forever in peace as we celebrate and remember your life, love and all that you achieved.
A Requiem Mass for Joan will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 197 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 28 January 2020 at 1.30pm, followed by her burial at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. Messages may be sent to the Lambourne family, c/o PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

SNEDDON, Paul Nigel:
Passed away suddenly on Friday 17 January 2020 at home. Loved father of Heather, and David. Former husband of Judith and a friend of Racheal. A service for Paul will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy St, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 29 January 2020 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to the Sneddon family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

BUTLER, Roy Arthur:
Passed away peacefully on 17 January 2020 among loved ones. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Linda & Mark, Heath & Baeley, and Tony (deceased). Loved husband, brother, uncle & granddad who will be sadly missed by all. A service for Roy will be held at 1.00pm on Tuesday 21 January 2019 at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North.

SHARP, Robert Wade (Bob):
Peacefully passed away on Monday 13 January 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Palmerston North Hospital. Soulmate for 50 years to Christine. Absolutely treasured father and father-in-law to Allen and Sharon; Dianne (deceased); Jannine; Daniel and Billie Jo; Wade and Bee, and adored Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“Relieved,
as he is now at peace”.
A service for Bob will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Saturday 18 January 2020 at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North. Messages can be sent to the Sharp family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.