Alan Maxwell Chirnside

MB.ChB. (Otago) F.R.C.S (Eng) F.R.A.C.S. F.A.C.E.M. (Hon): Alan passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, October 30, 2026, surrounded by his family. In his 96^th year. Dearly loved and loving husband of Yvonne, and loving husband of the late Elizabeth (63 years). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Cathy, Helen and Peter, Anne and Mark, Alison and Greg, Jennifer and Jason. Treasured grandfather of Jean, Jennifer and Liam, Felicity and Phil, Emily and Stu, Thomas and Amy; Hamish and Valarie, Miranda, Genevieve; William and Steffi, Isabel, Sam and Holly; Lizzie, George and Jess, Claire and Jack. Loved great-grandfather of his 12 great-grandchildren. Treasured son of the late Hilda and Edward Tennyson Chirnside, and loved brother of Kelvyn (deceased), and Jocelyn. Thank you to the wonderful staff and residents at Rhodes on Cashmere. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Alan Chirnside, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cholmondeley Children’s Centre or Christchurch City Mission would be appreciated, and may be made online at cholmondeley.org.nz or citymission.org.nz. A memorial service will be held in St Barnabas Anglican Church, 8 Tui Street, Fendalton, on November 23, at 2.00pm.