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Daphne McGOVERNE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 10 July 2026Posted 19 July 2026

Peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Nurse Maude Care Centre; aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Nancy, Wayne and Lyn, and Sandra and the late Laurie. Loved nan of Nicola, Cara, Kane, Nicole, Matthew, and Sean. And a treasured great nana of Jordan, Liam, Cameron, and Chester. A much-loved daughter of the late Jim and Maude Dooley. The family wish to acknowledge the love, care and attention shown to Daphne and her family. Messages for the McGoverne Family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Daphne's request a private interment has been held.

Arranged by Academy Funeral Services

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Nurse Maude Care Centre

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