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Mollie WOODS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 18 September 2026Posted 20 September 2026

JP (Retired) Pharmacist, on September 18, 2026, at Elmswood Hospital Care, aged 93 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Bernie, much loved and exceptional mother and mother-in-law of Belynda and Martin Smith (Auckland), Rachel and David Beckwith, and David and Karen Woods. Adored Granny of Thomas (Sydney), Sam, Kate (London), and Polly Smith, Chris, Courtney and Nick (Hong Kong) Beckwith, and Jack, and Matt Woods. Fun loving Super-Granny of her great grandchildren Charlie, and Harry; Matilda and Oliver; William and Evie, and Max. Mollie's life was enhanced by family, many good friends, her community involvement, and her strong faith. We wish to thank the amazing and caring staff at Elmswood for their love and support for 17 years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mollie Woods, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A funeral service for Mollie will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, September 24, at 2.00pm. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Mollie's obituary.

Arranged by Lamb & Hayward

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