In loving memory

Arthur John Wilson “John” Lamb

Date of death May 19, 2025

Service Details

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053
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Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Parkstone Care Home on May 19, 2025, in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Glenys for over 65 years, devoted and much loved Dad and father-in-law of Peter, Jude and Simon, and Jeff and Di, much loved Grandad of Elizabeth and Sam, Tejas, Arun, and the late Devan; Tom and Polly, Gemma and Brad, Mady and Jamie; and Conor, Darcy, and Imogen, and Great-Grandad of Florence, Sienna, Isobelle, Axel, and Bodhi. A life well lived, now in God’s care. Heartfelt thanks to Dr Hammond Williamson and the Parkstone Care Home staff for their compassionate and loving care of John during the past two years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Lamb, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance in John’s name would be appreciated and can be made online at donate.stjohn.org.nz. A funeral service to celebrate John’s life will be held at our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, May 28, at 2.00pm.

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