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Murray WILLIAMS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 12 July 2026Posted 19 July 2026

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Parklands Hospital, aged 79. Loved and loving husband of Sheryl for 57 years. Loved and proud father and father-in-law of Megan and Richard, Ben and Agnes (USA), and Tom and Jordana (Canada). Loved and doting Grandpa of Katia and Elena, Zadie and Oscar, and Mateo and Rosara. In accordance with Murray's wishes, a private cremation has been held. The family thanks the doctors and staff of the Acute Admissions Ward and Ward 17 at Christchurch Hospital, and the staff of Parklands Hospital for their kind and attentive care of Murray during his final days.

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