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Godfrey GRAY

2026 · Canterbury

Died 1 September 2026Posted 6 September 2026

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Parklands, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, aged 84 years. Beloved husband and soulmate of Marlene. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Denise and Rodney, and Douglas. Cherished Grandy of Rebecca. Loved brother of Douglas (deceased), and loved uncle of Nick and Isobel, Miranda and Eddie (London). Loved brother-in-law of Gaye and Ron, and uncle of Angie and Paul. Special thanks to the staff at Camellia Court and Bupa Parklands for all their love and support of Godfrey and the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made at www.dementiacanterbury.org.nz Messages to the family of Godfrey Gray, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A web stream of the funeral will be available via the John Rhind Website.

A celebration of Godfrey's life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 1.00pm, followed by interment in Belfast Cemetery.

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