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Donald ARCHER

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 September 2026Posted 9 September 2026

Peacefully, at home while surrounded by his loving family, Don passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan, loved father and father-in-law of Emma, and Fern and Will. Loved Grandfather of Willow, and Kaya.

Messages to the Archer/Dobson families, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Cancer Society NZ via their website: cancer.org.nz/donate-now/ Don's Farewell Memorial Service will be held in the Waimairi Beach Golf Clubrooms, 460 Bower Avenue, tomorrow, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3.30pm. To watch the service, go to www.belllambtrotter.co.nz and click on funerals/tributes, then go to Don's obituary and click on the livestream link.

Arranged by Bell, Lamb & Trotter

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