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Irene MEEKIN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 13 July 2026Posted 15 July 2026

Peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Bishop Selwyn Alden Ultimate Care Home and Village; aged 85 years. Special friend of Ron, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Susan, Donna, Les and Stacey. Cherished grandma of Shawna-lee, Jodi, Regan, Peggy Sue, and Shyla. Much loved daughter of the late Gladys and Stanley Campbell. A much loved sister of Gladys and the late Peter and the late Colleen and Stanley. A special aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Thank you to the staff at Bishop Selwyn for their care and attention shown to Maryreen, and a big thank you to Alan for his care and friendship given to Maryreen at Bishop Selwyn. Messages for the Meekin Family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

A Celebration of Maryreen's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, July 17, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation

Arranged by Academy Funeral Services

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