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Barry KERR

2026 · Canterbury

Died 5 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Barry passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 76 years. Eldest son of Jim and Betty Kerr, Mt Somers (dec). Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Joy and Bruce Green (Springston), John and Bev (Hawkes Bay), Roger and Prue (Auckland), Heather Kerr and Peter Gardenier (Wellington), and the late Lois. Loved and respected by all his nieces, nephews, cousins, and his special friend Jude. Barry will be missed by all.

Messages to the Kerr family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Many thanks to Methven Medical Centre, Ashburton Hospital, and Rosebank Lifecare.

A celebration of Barry's life will be held at the Mt Somers Hall, Hoods Road, on Tuesday, June 16, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Mt Somers Cemetery.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

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Mt Somers Hall

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