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Helen SANDS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 July 2026Posted 15 July 2026

Died peacefully at Chatswood Retirement Village, surrounded by close family, on July 7, 2026, aged 82. Helen was a much loved mother of Sean and Julian. The precious Granny of Mathew, Hamish, Taine, Alex and Jacob. Dearly loved sister of Julie and good friend of Brian Sands. Following Helen's wishes there will be a private memorial when her ashes are laid beneath a rose in the memorial gardens on Linwood Avenue.

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