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Mary OUGHTON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 23 August 2026Posted 26 August 2026

Peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, on August 23, 2026, with family by her side; aged 93. Cherished wife of the late Bob, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of John and Gaynor (Lincoln), Stuart and Nikki (Waimate) and David and Suzie (Rolleston). Adored nana of Blair and Jasmine, Grant and Emily, Mary, Jess and Jared, Jenn, Graeme, Andrew and Amy, Olivia, James, and Emily; and her 15 great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at Aoraki Waimate Funeral Home, 11 John Street, Waimate, on Thursday, August 27, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. A livestream of the service is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call 03 6862148.Very special thanks to the staff of Lister Home and Dr Sarah Creegan for their loving care of Mary.

Messages to: 9 Allan Street, Waimate 7924.

Arranged by Aoraki- Waimate Funeral Home

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