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John KEMBER

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 July 2026Posted 11 July 2026

Passed away July 7, 2026, aged 86. Loved husband of the late Shirley Kember, father and father-in-law of Andrew, Hamish and Julie, and Rachel and Greg. Grandfather of Noah, Ruby, Greta and Ingrid. Messages to the Kember Family, c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch.

A memorial service will be held at St Michael's Anglican Church at a date to be advised.

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St Michael's Anglican Church

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