Unexpectedly, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Trudy, adored father and father-in-law of Caitlin, Laura and Hayden, loved son of  Dave (deceased) and Stella, brother and brother-in-law of Dean and Jo, Fiona and John, Anita and Lloyd. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Chris Hamilton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Chris will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell,  on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 10.30am.