On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, unexpectedly, aged 77 years. Loved husband of Madeleine, a dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Richard and Kate, Deborah and Bruce, Nic and Vicky (Scotland), adored Grandad of Rosie, Archie, Daisy, and Oli (Scotland), Georgie, & little Pearl.  A loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin and Hilary, Judith and Barry Inch, Clare and Philip Beer, also a loved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to all. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ian McCormick, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, on Thursday, August 28, at noon. Recitation of the rosary will be held in the church on Wednesday, August 27, at 7.00pm.

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