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Francis NEWSOME

2026 · Canterbury

Died 1 July 2026Posted 5 July 2026

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, peacefully at WesleyCare, in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Audrey for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Wendy and partner Allan, Diane and Craig, and Faye and Roger, Grandad of Letitia and Lachy, Andrew; Rhiannon and partner Lewis. A special thanks to the staff at WesleyCare for their support and care of Frank. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Francis Newsome, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz.

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A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Gregory's Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Ave, Bishopdale, Christchurch, on July 11, at 10.30am.

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