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Alan SLEIGHT

2026 · Canterbury

Died 28 June 2026Posted 30 June 2026

On June 28, 2026, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Nigel, Ivan and Sarah, proud and loving Grandad of Alex, Robert; and Lily. Special thanks to the staff at Anthony Wilding for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Alan Sleight, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A celebration of Alan's life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, July 3, at 2.30pm. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Alan's obituary.

Arranged by Lamb & Hayward

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