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Beverley GILBERT

2026 · Canterbury

Died 24 August 2026Posted 27 August 2026

On August 24, 2026, at Bupa Ashford, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Frank, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Miriam, Derek, Fiona and Darrell, treasured Grandma of Lachlan, Theo; Diego, Xavier; and Jesse, loved step-Grandma of Danielle, Alex, and Josh, and loved by Naomi, and Brad. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Marian and Ron (deceased), Carol and Graham (deceased), Lyn (deceased) and Keith, and Alex and Jenny. Loved sister-in-law of Mary and Ken (both deceased), Jean and Jock (both deceased), Rita (deceased) and Barry, and Gordon and Barbara. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews, and a well-loved friend of many. Sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Bupa Ashford for their exceptional care of Bev. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bev Gilbert, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury in memory of Bev would be appreciated and may be made online at: dementiacanterbury.org.nz.

The memorial service to celebrate Bev's life will be held in St David's Church, 75 High Street, Leeston, on Friday, August 28, at 2.00pm.

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