We are sad to announce the passing of Rod in Christchurch, on August 25, 2024, aged 77 years, after a short battle with cancer. Rod was born in Jersey, Channel Islands, and lived in the UK and New Zealand. He is survived by his loving wife Lois, and his three children Nicholas, Richard, and Larissa, and stepdaughter Ruth Buckley. He was a loving Granddad of Henry and Lucy King (Wellington), Yannick, Tim and Lennart Vaughan (Chicago), Zoe and Oliver Vaughan (New York), and Jack, Jared and Danielle Buckley (Christchurch). Rod was a much respected and tenacious journalist, a keen aviator, and golfer. He joins his brothers Robbie, Roy, and Peter, and his parents Paul and Phoebe in heaven. Forever in our hearts. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rod Vaughan, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service to celebrate Rod’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, August 30, at 10.00am.

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