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Sara WILSON

Canterbury

Posted 27 September 2026

In loving memory of Sara Wilson, age 74. Beloved wife of David Wilson for 52 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Julie, Anna and Wayne, Phillippa (Pip) and Geoff. Loved Grandma to Millie and Isaac and Nana to Noah and Ayda. Daughter of the late Bob and Betty Johnston and loved sister of the late Louise Johnston and Anne Little and sister-in-law of Ian Little, Dawn and the late Colin Wilson, Melva and the late John Burton, and Jim and the late Janice Collier. With special thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital, Ward B5, and the wonderful team at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village for their loving care. In keeping with Sara's request, a cremation has taken place, and a private celebration of life will be held.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Cancer Society NZ at this link https://www.cancer.org.nz/donate-now/. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Sara Wilson, c/- PO Box 111-01, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443.

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