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Christopher SHEA

Canterbury

Posted 16 August 2026

In his 77th year, passed away suddenly in Brisbane, Australia. Son of Jack and June Shea formerly of Timaru, and brother to John (deceased), Tony (Brisbane) and Clare (Tauranga), dearly beloved husband of Yoko, and much loved father of Benjamin (Melbourne) Melissa (Adelaide) and Andrew (deceased) and granddad to Ben's children Ari, Andy, Natasha and Keira, and to Mel's children Joey and Sam.

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