Eddie “Ted” Graham Batchelor

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on April 24, 2026, aged 81 years. Loved husband of the late Irene, loving father of Wayne, Julie Campbell, and Angela Batchelor, treasured Granddad of Caleb, Krystal, Stephen, Kirsty, Caitlin, and Monique. GG of Rhiannon, Lilly, Nirvana, Aria, and Cooper. Survived by his siblings Betty, and Mark. Heartfelt thanks to the nurses and doctors at Christchurch Hospital (WARD 12) for their compassionate care of Ted. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ted Batchelor, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, April 28, at 2:00pm, followed by a private cremation.