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Ann JOLLIFFE

1933 – 2026 · Canterbury

Died 30 June 2026Posted 5 July 2026

31.12.1933 - 30.6.2026

Passed away peacefully in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul for over 71 years. Proud mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Louise, and Nick and Sophie. Beloved grandmother of Sean, Emily, Alec, Elsie, Gretchen and Lucy. Great-grandmother of Hildred, Loretta, Patrick and Fred. Ann was a WREN, teacher, Soroptomist, Banks Peninsula District Councillor, Chairperson Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board. Past Member of Cressy House Trust and Lyttelton Historical Museum Society. Heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Edith Cavell Lifecare Sumner for their care and kindness to Ann. A celebration of Ann's life will be held at Trinity Hall in the Manawa Kawhiu Recreation Centre, 25 Winchester St, Lyttelton, at 3.00pm on July 23. All welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust, Christchurch.

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Trinity Hall in the Manawa Kawhiu Recreation Centre

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