Phyllis ELLIS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 9 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Vern. Cherished and loved mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Megan, and Sue and Brent Gutsell. Loved grandmother of Matthew and Nicole, and Lauren and Tim; Aaron and Amy, Jason and Nicole, and Ryan and Crystal and great-grandmother of Theo; Joseph, and Matilda; Austin, and Beckett; Oliver, Evie, and Harper. A long time patron of Ashburton Idea Services. Special thanks to Terrace View Retirement Village for their dedicated care of Phyllis.

Messages to The Ellis family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service for Phyllis has been held.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

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