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Arthur HENDERSON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 11 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

(Reg.No. C75051, RNZAF, Sqn Ldr Retired)

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of the late Jenny for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Pete and Julianne, Ruth and the late Bryan, and Bill and Tina. Special Grandad of Andrew, Ben and Laura; Joe and Liv, and Sofia; Tom and Ella, and Liam and Farha, proud Great-Grandad of Georgie, and Sydney. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Rose Court who cared for Dad over the last three years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Arthur Henderson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service for Arthur will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, June 19, at 10.30am. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Arthur's obituary.

Arranged by Lamb & Hayward

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