
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
On August 18, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Robert “Robin”, loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy, John and Michelle, loved Grandma of Tayla, Sarah, Daniel, and Joshua. Loved sister of Isobel. Loved sister of the late Adam and Mary. Loved sister-in-law of Susan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jess Mellish, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In memory of Jess, donations to The Leprosy Mission NZ would be appreciated and may be made directly to leprosymission.org.nz.
The funeral service for Jess will be held at St Chadâs Anglican Church, 1 Carnarvon Street, Linwood, on Tuesday, August 26, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
So sad to hear Jess has died. She was a friend of my mum, Anitaâ Dale, for many years. They had lots of laughs together over the years. Mum also died recently so I hope they will have a nice cuppa together wherever they are. Sending sincere thoughts and love to all her family.Philippa Dale-Sawkins
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