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Fiona RUSHTON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 12 August 2026Posted 15 August 2026

Passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Dear wife of Philip. Loved Mum of Doug and Jaclyn, Luke and Gemma, and William. Dear Ma to Piper, Emmett, and James. Loved daughter of the late Doug and Una.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society in memory of Fiona would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

A celebration of Fiona's life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Monday, August 17, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. In honour of Fiona, please wear bright colours.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

Funeral service

Ashburton Crematorium

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