Helen Carne Ward

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, peacefully at home, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, very much loved mother of Scott, Blair (deceased), and Erin, adored Nana of Shayla, Te Hiri, Aniwa, Nevaeh, and Great-Nana of Micah, Nico, Te Aroha, and Serenity. Loved daughter of the late Norman and Dulcie, loved sister of Malcolm, Neil, Bevan, Norma, and twin sister Dianne, sister-in-law of Rangihau, and Elaine. Adored friend of Sandy and Caroline. Loved member of the Meadow Mushrooms team at Wilmers Road. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Helen Ward, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Wednesday, April 8, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation. As Helen loved her garden, you are welcome to bring a flower from your garden to the service.