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David MILLAR

Canterbury

Posted 19 July 2026

Passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 84 years. Beloved partner of Margaret Nicholls, for 33 years. Beloved father of Tarek Millar and stepfather of Lee-Anne, Andrew, Tracey and Greg. Beloved step-grandfather and step-great-grandfather.

In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated and may be made online by following the link, nursemaude.org.nz/donate. Messages may be addressed to the late David Millar, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148.

A celebration of David's life will be held at John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Thursday, July 23, at 1.00pm.

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John Rhind Chapel

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