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Helen PRESTON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 25 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

Passed away peacefully at Highfield Rest Home, Timaru, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with family at her side, aged 97. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Betty Plaisted and Bill (deceased), Barbara MacBrayne (deceased), June and Wally Booth (both deceased), Jill and Ivor McKay and a well-loved Aunty and great-aunt to many.

A private cremation has been held. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at St Andrew's Church, Culverden, on September 5 at 2.00pm, followed by afternoon tea at the Community Hall at Amuri Area School. Thank you to the staff at Golden Age Rest Home and, most recently, the staff at Highfield Rest Home for their wonderful and compassionate care of Fay. Messages c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

Arranged by Betts Funeral Services

Funeral service

St Andrew's Church

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