Obituaries
Eleanor (Helen Wilson) McSHANE
Passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, on November 13, 2024, aged 90 years. Loved and loving wife of John, devoted and cherished Mum of James and Christine, Robert and Heather, David and Bronwyn, loved Grandma of Sarah, Steven, and Callum;...
Linda Jean SCOTT
24/10/2025
On October 24, 2025, at Christchurch, aged 75 years. Linda was the dearly loved wife of Paul Edward Philip Scott for 55 years, and the daughter of the late Bob and Margaret McKellow. She was the loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Nick Po...
Brenda Marilyn MOORE
07/03/2026
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, after a short illness at Nurse Maude Hospice. Late of Leeston, Christchurch, and Sydney, Australia. Our beloved Brenda; daughter of the late Ivy and Fred Anderson, devoted wife of John for 53 years, treasured Mum of Kylie,...
Barbara BANKS
13/11/2024
On Wednesday November 13, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch, with her daughter Rebecca by her side, aged 78 years (not that old!) Dearly loved mother of Rebecca, Mark, Paul, and Leanne. A loved sister, daughter and grandmother. A life well lived, and ...
Lynette “Lyn” Ruth BENDALL
12/11/2025
On November 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Mayfair Lifecare, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie, and the late Keith McLauchlan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and John Pugh, and the late Christine McLauchlan. Cher...
Claire Yvonne BENNETT
10/11/2024
On November 10, 2024, peacefully at home. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rachel and Stephen Inch, the late Helen, Cameron and Manon (U.K.), much loved Granny of Will, and Lexi; and Robin.
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Jack ILLINGWORTH
04/03/2025
Passed away peacefully, on March 4, 2025, at Parkstone Care Home. Beloved husband of Elizabeth for 64 years, loved and loving Dad of Robert and Catherine, Sarah, and his grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Parkstone Care Home, Dr Ian Croz...
Pamela Claire PALMER
07/06/2025
On June 7, 2025, peacefully at Nazareth House, aged 81 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sally and Tony, Tony, Gretchen and Richard, adored Granny P of Georgina, and Angus; Alfred; Frankie, and Hazel, great-grandmother of Phoenix. Speci...
Maurice "Maury" William LEES
16/11/2025
On November 16, 2025, with family at his side, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Audrey for 66 years, loved, humorous and kind father and father-in-law of Rick and Lorraine (Australia), and Sarndra, proud and fun Grandy of Jess Wilson, Roy Wilson, and ...
Jennifer Marie PETTITT
05/02/2025
On February 5, 2025, passed peacefully at Parklands Care Home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Charles and Sybil Stills of Ashburton, and a dear friend of many. Well known from her days at Memories Collectables, Worcester Boulevard. ...
Robert “Bob” Henry SMITH
19/08/2025
Passed away at home, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Moira, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Craig and Christina, and Kirstin and Matthew, much loved grandfather of Alexandria, Cameron,...
Brett John HEINE
19/11/2025
On November 19, peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, aged 47 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Mary-Jo, adored Dad of Anesha, and Isaiah. Dearly loved son of Neil and the late Sue, much love...









