In loving memory

Ellis Bolitho Shier

Date of death November 17, 2025

Service Details

Monday, 24 November 2025

Summerset on Cavendish147 Cavendish Road
Christchurch
CanterburyGet directions

Obituary

On November 17, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with his daughters by his side, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Angela, loved and adored father of Nic, and Kate, loved father-in-law of Peter, and Wyn, proud Grandad of Lucy. Special thanks to the staff of Ward A8, Christchurch Hospital, for the wonderful care given to Ellis. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ellis Shier, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Ellis’ life will be held at Summerset on Cavendish, 147 Cavendish Road, Casebrook, on Monday, November 24, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.

Guestbook

One of the most wonderful people I have ever had the privilege to meet. Your kindness to all who crosses your path is amazing. We are grateful to have known you. From the very first dayi meet you and Angela you have had that smile. You will never be forgotten
Karlene DempseyNovember 22, 2025
Sending love Dad, if only we could pick up the phone and call you Love Nic x
Nicola ThomasNovember 22, 2025
Kate and Nicola, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. So glad we did get to meet them even in a short world-wind visit and a wonderful time at their thome. I will always remember the visit. Do keep all the good memories you have of them in your hearts forever.
Janelle WardenDecember 13, 2025

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