On Sunday, August 14, 2022, unexpectedly, aged 65. Loved son of Norma and the late Harry, loved husband and best friend of Rhonda for 41 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrea and Hamish, dearly loved Grandi of Arthur, loved brother of Diane Topschij. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Barry Lapthorne, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Women’s Refuge would be appreciated, and may be made online at womensrefuge.org.nz/make-a-donation/. A Funeral Service in celebration of Barry’s life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, cnr of Pages and Kerrs Roads, Linwood, Christchurch,  on Monday, August 22, at 2.30pm.

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