In loving memory

Heather Lorraine Chirnside (nĂŠe Jenkins)

Date of death March 23, 2026

Service Details

Monday, 30 March 2026

Opawa Community ChurchCorner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace
Opawa, 8022
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Obituary

1927-2026. Died very peacefully, one day short of her 99th birthday, on March 23, 2026. Loved wife of the late Andy, Mum of Derek, and Raewyn, mother-in-law of Phillipa. Grandmother to Chris and Cinta, Daniel and Kate, Mark, and Anna, great-grandmother to Lucy, and Jack. A good aunt and friend to many. Deeply thankful to the staff at Chatswood Retirement Village for looking after her so well over the years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Heather Chirnside, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Heather will be held at Opawa Community Church, corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa, Christchurch, on Monday, March 30, at 10.30am, followed by a private burial.

Thanks to God for a life lived long and well

 

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