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Judith KEARNS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 7 July 2026Posted 11 July 2026

Peacefully on July 7, 2026, aged 86. Loved wife of the late Des, loved mum of Andrew and Sonya, Sue and Ross Jones. Loved grandma and nana of Renee and Harrison, and Sophie; Abbey and Ashton, Rachael and Hendrick, and her great-grandchildren Isla, Libby, and Emily. Loved sister of Isla and Des, Eunice and Colin, Rona and Yardley, Tui and Jim, Rae and Ian (all dec), Gilbert and Ann (dec), Janet (dec) and Gavin, Lindsay and Norah. Thanks to the team at Elloughton Gardens for their care of Judy.

A memorial service for Judy will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Friday, July 17, at 1.00pm.

Messages to the Kearns family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

Arranged by Betts Funeral Services

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