In loving memory

Lynette Macheal Swinburn

Date of death September 28, 2025

Service Details

Thursday, 2 October 2025

Oaklands500 Wigram Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
8025Get directions

Obituary

On September 28, 2025, passed away at home with family by her side, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of James (deceased), Anna, and Michael, a beloved mother-in-law, and grandmother. Special thanks to Dr Michelle Vaughan from St George’s Cancer Care Centre, and Emma and Tussy from Access Community Health. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Lynette Swinburn, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated, and may be made directly online at: nursemaude.org.nz. The funeral service for Lynette will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Thursday, October 2, at 2.30pm.

Guestbook

So very sad to hear of Lynn's passing. Having been (almost) present at the outset of hers and Peters relationship, having the privilege of being Best Man at their Nelson wedding and the pleasure of friendship. My condolences to the family.
Noel NobleSeptember 29, 2025
Anna and Michael … please accept our deepest sympathy on Lyn’s passing … Yours most sincerely Pauline and Bruce Hearsey
Pauline HearseyOctober 3, 2025

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