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Richard Barton

2026 · Canterbury

Died 10 August 2026Posted 15 August 2026

Richard Barton Obituary

Richard Barton passed away on August 10, 2026. Richard leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Virginia; his children, Anna, Cindy, David Douglas, Fiona, William Stevens, Rick, Leanne Johnson, Tig of George, Sophie, Polly, Ben, Lucy, James, Richard, Angus and Georgia; and his cousin Ann Quin.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project in memory of Richard would be appreciated and may be made online at: christchurchcathedral.org.nz/support-us/donate (https://christchurchcathedral.org.nz).

Arranged by Lamb & Hayward

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