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Ian BLACKWOOD

2026 · Canterbury

Died 29 June 2026Posted 5 July 2026

At Ashburton Hospital, on June 29, 2026, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Heather. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Allan (dec) and Wendy, Janette (dec) and Donald Carruth, Ann and George Spriggs, and Barbara and Mac (dec) Renata. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews, and friend of Heather and Graham Maw.

Messages to Ian's family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for their loving care of Ian for the last two years. At Ian's request, a private graveside funeral has been held.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

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