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Cyril TOMLINS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 August 2026Posted 11 August 2026

Passed away peacefully at Grey Hospital after a brief illness, with loving family by his side, on August 7, 2026, aged 88. Dearly loved husband of the late Ethel, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Jennifer, Paul and Tracy, and Mark and Amanda, treasured Grandad of Alicia and Rowan; Emma; Chris and Nicole, Kaitlin and Scott, and Liam and Michaela; Jamie, Shannon, and Josephine, loved great grandad of Lilah, Jessie, Kylah, and Wyatt, a loved member of the Tomlins and Prouting families and a friend of many.

Messages to 36 Munson Street, Reefton, 7830. In accordance with Cyril's wishes cremation has taken place here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.

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Westland Crematorium

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