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Norah CRAIK

2026 · Canterbury

Died 2 August 2026Posted 6 August 2026

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at Christchurch Hospital ICU; aged 86 years. Loving wife and best mate of the late Bruce, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Philippa and Steven Hayward, Warren and Debbie Craik, Debbie and Peter Moody, Kerri and Jeff Irving, Kevin and Julia. Idolised Nan of Stuart and Andrea; Kylie and Michael; Jessica and the late Andrew; Liam and Ryan; Daniel and Cameron and their partners, adored Great-Nan of Harlem, Koa, Nora, Teddy, Dorothy and Ollie. Loved mother-in-law of the late Victoria. Norah will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Norah's family would like to thank the amazing staff at Christchurch Hospital ICU, Dr Emily Chapple, Bupa Parkstone Retirement Village and a special thank you to her dear friend Ann. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Norah to Christchurch Hospital ICU would be appreciated and can be made online at https://www.maiahealth.org.nz/directed-giving. Livestream link for the service is available via the Academy Website. Messages for the Craik Family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

"Sadly missed and never forgotten"

A Celebration of Norah's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, August 11, at 11.00am.

Arranged by Academy Funeral Services

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