
Monday, 10 November 2025
On November 2, 2025, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn, loved Mum of Philip, Nigel and the late Nicola, Stephanie and Dave, and Jocelyn, treasured Nan of Anna and Brett, Jessica and Robbie, Sarah and Matt; Michael and Cori, Richard and Jenn, Simon and April; Sophie and Jarrid; Alex and Jodi, Ollie and Kimberlee, Grace and Ryan, special Super Nan of her 14 great- grandchildren. Special thanks to Arvida St Albans, for their dedication and kindness to Mavis. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mavis Barnett, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Mavisâ life will be held at Trinity Church, Dunsandel, 25 Hororata-Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel, on Monday, November 10, at 11.00am, followed by a private interment.
Mavis was one of those rare people who gave so much of herself to others. Her kindness, community spirit and heart full of understanding and compassion made a lasting difference to everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed and warmly remembered. I am grateful to have known her for so long.Brian Dillimore
Thinking of you as you celebrate Mavisâs life. Mavis was such an amazing and vibrant person who touched so many lives. She forms part of my early memories - piano lessons, church, choir & other community events. She truly made a lasting impact on all who knew her. Rest in Peace MavisLisa Halliday nĂŠe Davison
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