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Pamela BATES

2026 · Canterbury

Died 24 July 2026Posted 6 August 2026

Passed away peacefully at Aldwins House, Christchurch, on Friday, July 24, 2026, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Campbell (Cam), mother of Shayne and Gregory, much loved nana of Kahurangi. Much loved sister of David, and sister-in-law of Claire. Loved stepmother, step-grandmother, and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

A private cremation has been held.

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