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May WHEELER

2026 · Canterbury

Died 21 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

On August 21, 2026, at home, aged 88 years, holding hands with her dearly loved and devoted husband of nearly 70 years, and best friend, Paul. Beloved Mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Cathy, and Kerry and David Magill. Dearly loved Nana and GG of Sam and Hayley, Frankie and Darby, Joe and Courtney, Indie and Billy, Ben and Paige, Bianca and Elodie, Nick and Sophie Magill, Josie and Sadie, Mandy and Chris Jamieson, Poppy, Piper, Charlotte and Jordy, Lucy and Kieran Coffey, and James and Elle. She will be dearly missed by everyone. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Ashley Suites, Russley Village for their love and care of May. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late May Wheeler, C/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A memorial service will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, September 4, at 2.00pm.

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