(Of Methven) Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at Ashburton Hospital on December 29, 2024, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Cochrane. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rex and Glenys, Malvin and Bev, Donald and Judy, Barbara and Graeme Bennett, Neil and Carmen (Bebe). Special Nana of Jane, Susan, Andrew; Amanda, Nicola, Hayden; Michael, Chris, Deborah; Michelle, Mark, Grant, Roz, Danielle, and Thomas, and all her great-grandchildren. Loved auntie of all her nieces and nephews. Sincere thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their dedicated care over the last eight years. Messages to the Cochrane family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Edna's life will be held at St John's Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven, on Friday, January 3, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

Published by The Press from Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025.