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Derryn JAMES

2026 · Canterbury

Died 24 June 2026Posted 28 June 2026

Passed away suddenly at Nelson Hospital on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Anna, Matthew, Nui. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian and Jenni, Leanne (deceased) and Nigel. Much loved Nana to 4 grandchildren and aunty to 5 nieces and nephews. All messages to the James family, c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.

A service for Derryn will be held in the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10.00am.

The service will be live-streamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

Arranged by Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

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