In loving memory

Barbara Joan Arnold

Date of death October 9, 2026

Service Details

Thursday, 22 October 2026

South West Baptist Churchcorner of Lyttelton and Cobham Streets
Christchurch
Canterbury
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Obituary

Barbara died peacefully at Lady Wigram Care Centre on October 9, 2026, aged 84 years, safe in the arms of Jesus. She was the beloved wife of Roger, and much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Nick and Susan, and Simon and Debbie. She was the adored “Granny Barbs” of Olivia, Lauren, Maddie, Maisie, Ella, Ben, Tom, Katie and Rebecca, and great-grandmother of Maple. A private family funeral will be held prior to an open service to celebrate Barb’s life at South West Baptist Church, 244 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 2.00pm.

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