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Leonie COWLISHAW

2026 · Canterbury

Died 6 September 2026Posted 13 September 2026

On September 6, 2026, passed away peacefully at Arvida Park Lane, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ion, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Marion and the late Stephen Savill, a much loved cousin of Helene Campbell, Anthea Baird, and Leo Baird, dearly loved by Mark Savill and family, devoted friend of Margaret Henley, and loved by her wider family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Park Lane for their care and support of both Leonie and Ion, and thanks also to Dr Mark Cohen. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Leonie Cowlishaw, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A service to celebrate Leonie's life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, September 18, at 2.30pm.

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Arvida Park

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