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Brett HAYSTON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 September 2026Posted 13 September 2026

Unexpectedly surrounded by the love of his family and friends, on Monday, September 7, 2026, aged 42 years. Loved and cherished son of Lynley, and Mark Hayston. Best mate, brother and brother-in-law of Jared and Maria. Dearly loved and deeply adored dad of Poppy and Neve. Proud uncle of Ella, Lily, and Luke. Loved and respected nephew of Simon and Guy Hayston, Derek and Adele Jones. Forever loved cousin of Nick and Pallavi, Chelsea and Tyson, Alyce and Connor. Grandson of the late Jean and Peter Jones, and the late Alan, and Sally Hayston. Brett was greatly admired and respected, and will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

A service to celebrate Brett's life will be held at Addington Raceway, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.

The service will be held outdoors so please be aware of the weather on the day. To view a livestream of the service, go to Brett's tribute page at belllambtrotter.co.nz Messages to The Hayston Family, C/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.

Arranged by Bell, Lamb & Trotter

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