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Heather CARPENTER

2026 · Canterbury

Died 5 August 2026Posted 8 August 2026

Heather passed peacefully on August 5, 2026 at home at Archer Beckenham Village, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Alfred (Alan), mother of Jackie, Todd and Gary, mother-in-law of Anthony, Nicola and Sarah. Loved grandmother of Sarah-Jane and Regan, Jared and Nicole, Vaughan and Amy, Liam, Troy, Lucy and Brad and Marcia and Steven. great-grandma of Ellie and Emmett. Many heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff at Archer.

A private service and cremation will be held as per Heather's wishes.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance - https://donate.stjohn.org.nz/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=footer&utm_campaign=alwayson

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