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Terence MAY

2026 · Canterbury

Died 25 June 2026Posted 28 June 2026

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 25, 2026, aged 93 years. Devoted husband and best friend to the late Pat and loving father and father-in-law of Ricky and Judy, Mandy and Tony Hurst, Michelle and Paul McIntyre. Precious and loving grandad of Kate and Simon, Phil and Ashleigh, Tim; Jeff and Jemma, Jackie and Dan; Emma, Charlotte and Harry, and loving great-grandfather of Mack, Maddox, Lachie, George, Ida and Beau. To a kind, generous and loving man, you will forever be in our hearts.

Messages to the May family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A service to celebrate Terry's life will be held at St John Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven, on Monday, June 29, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

Funeral service

St John Presbyterian Church

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