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Leslie SWALES

2026 · Canterbury

Died 27 July 2026Posted 29 July 2026

At Hospice S.C. on July 27, 2026, aged 74. Dearly loved husband and friend of Kathy, loved dad of James and Mara, Andrew and Jacqui, dearly loved granddad of Lochie, and Eli; Greer, and Fergus, best mate of Michael, and a loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle.

A service for Les will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, on Friday, July 31 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

Donations to Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

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

Arranged by Betts Funeral Services

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