Shona Kathleen Barr

On September 9, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, at Charles Upham Retirement Home, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, devoted and loving mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn and Alan Wright, Jenni and the late Ian Minson, Graham and Terri, Allan and Nicki. Dearly loved Nan of Sharyn, Jason and Brent; Mark, Craig and Ross; Derrick, Leighton, Chontelle, Carl and Matt; Chris and Catherine; Lydia, Sam, Ant and Thom, and a Great-Nan to all her great-grandchildren, and her extended family. Many thanks to her special home carer Adele, as well as the amazing caregivers of Charles Upham Retirement Home, for their devotion shown to Shona. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Shona Barr, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In memory of Shona, donations may be made online to Save the Children New Zealand, at savethechildren.org.nz, or to Dementia Canterbury, at dementiacanterbury.org.nz. The service to celebrate Shona’s life will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Monday, September 15, at 10.30 am, followed by a private cremation.