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Donna HEENAN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 16 September 2026Posted 20 September 2026

(Of Lyttelton). On September 16, 2026, aged 65 years. Adored partner of Martin Cole, Treasured sister of Heather, and the late Ros, cherished Aunty Don Don of Stuart, Rebecca, Kathryn; Amber, Jesse, and Te Ra; much loved fun great-aunty of her 12 nieces and nephews. Dearly loved daughter-in-law of Angela Cole, deeply loved sister-in-law of Nic, Victoria, and Shona, fond aunty of her 6 nieces and nephews.

"The absolute epitome of sweetness

and kindness, who touched so many

lives."

A special thank you to the doctors and nurses and all those involved with Donna's care. Donations in memory of Donna can be made to St John at https://donate.stjohn.org.nz Messages for "The family of the late Donna Heenan" may be sent c/- PO

Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. The celebration of Donna's life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from

London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Tuesday, September 22, at 1.00pm.

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