Elizabeth Allison “Liz” Stark (née Read)

STARK, Elizabeth Allison “Liz” (née Read): On November 11, 2026, passed away peacefully at Rhodes on Cashmere, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Lee-Anne, Cam and Rachel, and Tim, loved Nana of Campbell and Lucy, Lachlan and Esme, Marshall and Esther; Annabelle and Caleb, Emily; Holly and Jaramey, Eva and Josh, and Finlay, and great-Nana of Hunter. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alastair (deceased) and Linda Read, Margaret and the late Tony Lavery, Stewart and Lee Read, and a much loved aunty, cousin, and dear friend to many. Special thanks to all at Rhodes on Cashmere for their care and friendship. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Elizabeth Stark, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Liz’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Wednesday, November 18, at 2.30pm.