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Ellen PHELAN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 17 September 2026Posted 20 September 2026

Passed peacefully at home, in the loving care of her family, on September 17, 2026, aged 86 years. A devoted and loving wife to the late Michael, mum and mother-in-law of Martin and Kim, Bridget and Dawie, Theresa and Kim and the late Paul. An adored Gran of Regan and Sean, Rico and Eliana, Mackenzie and Cameron, and Nathan.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Ellen's life will be held at St Patrick's Catholic Church, 31 Gerald Street, Lincoln, 1.00pm, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. For those who aren't able to make Ellen's service, a livestream will be available. Email the below address for the link.

In lieu of flowers, donations towards Nurse Maude would be appreciated.

Messages to Theresa Phelan: phelan_theresa@hotmail.com

Funeral service

St Patrick's Catholic Church

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