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Gwendoline HARRIS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 19 July 2026Posted 23 July 2026

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Bainswood on Victoria, aged 97. Dearly loved wife of the late Morris John Harris. Daughter of the late Edward Ernest and Hilda Burgess (Staveley). Loved mother and friend of Cristine, Maree and Ian, Morris, and a loved and respected friend to many. We would like to extend our grateful thanks to the staff at Bainswood on Victoria for the loving care and kindness shown to Mum. Gwen's funeral service will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church, King Street, Rangiora, on Thursday, July 23, at 2.00pm. Messages may be sent to PO Box 470, Rangiora 7440.

"A long life, well lived."

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John Knox Presbyterian Church

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