In loving memory

Athol James Carr

Date of death June 25, 2025

Service Details

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053
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Obituary

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, unexpectedly, at Wellington Hospital, aged 84 years. Adored husband of the late Anna, loved Dad and father-in-law of James and Eva, Kirsti and Alex, loved Grandad of Josephina, William, and Nathaniel, loved brother and brother-in-law of Errol and Colleen, Malcolm, Lynley and Gary, and their families, respected colleague, mentor, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Athol Carr, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Special thanks to Wellington ambulance and hospital staff for their care and professionalism. In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes New Zealand would be appreciated, and may be made online at diabetes.org.nz.  The funeral service in celebration of Athol’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, July 3, at 10.00am.

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