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Sheila FRENCH

2026 · Canterbury

Died 17 August 2026Posted 20 August 2026

On Monday, August 17, 2026, after a brief illness, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Loved wife of Gary of 60 years, adored Mum and mother-in-law of Maria and Michael, Sharlene and Raouf, Tasha and Matt, loved Nana to four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Messages to the family may be addressed to: The family of the late Sheila French, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A service to celebrate Sheila's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside on Tuesday, August 25, at 10.00am.

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