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Heather TOMLINSON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 25 August 2026Posted 6 September 2026

Peacefully on August 25, 2026, at Rose Court, in her 92nd year. Loved wife of the late Ted, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynne, Michael and Debra, Craig and Denise. Grandma and Nannie of Rachel and Laura, Bradley and Ashleigh, and great-Grandma of Louie, Hugo, Archer, and Felix. Loving Mum to Tony. Loved sister of Olive, and the late Valerie, Robert, and Carol. Special thanks to the staff at Rose Court for their loving care of Heather during her short stay. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Heather Tomlinson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A private cremation and interment of the ashes has been held.

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