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Catherine MacFARLANE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 11 July 2026Posted 19 July 2026

Passed away peacefully at The Village Palms Retirement Village on Saturday, July 11, 2026, aged 88 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Varinia and Scott Mitchell, Damian and Janette, Eugene and Rachel, and Stephanie and Hamish Roberts. Much loved Nana of Aaron, Claudia; Sahara, Ashima; Finn; Hugh, and Poppy. Deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Messages to the MacFarlane family, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. In accordance with Claire's wishes a private cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will follow at a later date.

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