In loving memory

Evelyn ‘Mary’ Mary Chant

Date of death July 2, 2026

Service Details

Tuesday, 7 July 2026

St Christopher's Anglican Church244 Avonhead Road
Christchurch
CanterburyGet directions

Obituary

Peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, aged 98 years, with Robyn at her side. Dearly loved sister and lifetime companion of the late Bernice. Much loved and admired ‘Aunt’ of Robyn and Bruce. Words will never be enough to acknowledge the amazing caring people of the Ashley Suites and the wider Russley Village who made the last five years so special for Mary. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mary Chant, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service for Mary will be held in St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 244 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, on Tuesday, July 7, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

Guestbook

It feels like the end of an era now that both Mary and Bernice have gone. I can still picture Mary smiling and telling me I had chosen a great Kane name for Alexander when she met him. I still have the children's animal encyclopaedia that they gave us on a visit to the farm and my knitted toys from Auntie Dolly and the scrapbook she sent me, which I am sure Mary and Bernice probably helped with. Sending a hug to you Robyn who did so much for them both. How lucky they were to have you, especially in these last years when they needed extra help with everything. Mary had a good and long life and I hope the service on Tuesday is a celebration of this.
Jo KaneJuly 6, 2026

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