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Joseph CATHERWOOD

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Rosemary, loved brother and brother-in-law of Vincent and Jenny, Doug (deceased) and Joc, Sr. Mary, John (deceased, Joe's twin), Michael and Mary, Hugh and Dawn (deceased), John and Ellen, and Jean, loved uncle and great-uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Dr Will Yuang, Dr Susan Radcliffe and the Malvern District Nurses for their amazing care and comfort for Joe. Messages may be addressed to the late Joe Catherwood, PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. If unable to attend Joe's service, you are invited to watch the livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/V5YmerOUN5M A celebration of Joe's life will be held at St Joseph's Church, Telegraph Road, Darfield, on Tuesday, June 16 at 1.30pm.

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