In loving memory

John Cunningham Weir Alexander McShane

Date of death December 10, 2025

Service Details

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053
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Obituary

Passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, on December 10, 2025, aged 93 years. Loved and loving husband of the late Eleanor, devoted and cherished Dad of James and Christine, Robert and Heather, and David, loved Granddad of Sarah, Steven, and Callum; Hilton, and Kate; Flynn, Isla, and Rowan, Great-Granddad of six, and a much loved brother, and uncle of his nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to all of John’s friends and other family who were with him on his journey. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John McShane c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

At Rest With His Lord

The service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, December 18, at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.

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