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Anna FAHEY

2026 · Canterbury

Died 2 October 2026Posted 4 October 2026

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, October 2, 2026, after a long illness, which she faced with courage and dignity, aged 71. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Tony. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rebecca and Steve, Michael and Mel, Stephen and Hayley, and Elizabeth (Liz). Cherished Oma of Harrison and Cooper; Kadia, Jacob and Willis; Bella and Micah; Taylor, Karter and Payton; and Josh, and Oma-Oma to Arden. A deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who will be forever missed and lovingly remembered. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Nurse Maude for the wonderful care, kindness and support given to Anna and her family.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Nurse Maude would be appreciated and can be made online at www.nursemaude.org.nz/donate Messages to The Fahey Family, PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Anna's life will be held at St Mary's Pro Cathedral Church, 373 Manchester Street, on Tuesday October 6, 2026, at 10.30 am. Rosary will be recited in the church on Monday October 5, at 7.00pm

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St Mary's Pro Cathedral Church

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