Janice Valmai “Jan” Watson

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on December 15, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, greatly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tracy (deceased) and Richard Oldfield, Paul and Leanne, Adam and Kate, very proud grandmother of Lucy, Georgina, Milly, Samantha, Fraser, Olivia, Hamish, and Austin, loved sister of Barry Dineen, and the late Pat Seales. Also loved by her wider family and numerous friends, Jan will be deeply missed. Heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Burwood Hospital and Elms Court Lifecare. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jan Watson, c/-PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, and in particular memory of Jan and John’s late daughter Tracy, donations to Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at cancersociety.org.nz. The service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, December 22, at 10.00am. Burial to follow at Waddington Cemetery.