In loving memory

Colleen Maria Paulsen Gallagher

Date of death July 9, 2025

Service Details

Friday, 18 July 2025

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053
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Obituary

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Richard (Dick), loved Mum and mother-in-law of Craig, Brent and Chris, Owen and Sarah, treasured Nana of Tayla-Rae and Emelia, loved friend to many. Special thanks to the staff at Burlington Village and Nurse Maude for the care provided to Colleen in her last days. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Colleen Paulsen, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Colleen will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, July 18, at 10.00am.

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