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Dianne ELMS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 2 August 2026Posted 6 August 2026

On August 2, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Life Care, Ashburton, with family at her side. Aged 77 years. Dearly love wife and best friend of the late John. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Nic, and Mark and Bowie. Treasured nana of Brittany, Thomas, and Michael. Loved daughter of the late Maurice and Sadie Clelland. Loved sister of Zelda, and the late Richard.

Messages to the Elms family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A celebration of Dianne's life will be held in our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday, August 6, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private interment.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

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