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Timothy SIMMANCE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 23 June 2026Posted 28 June 2026

Passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, surrounded by family (aged 68). Loving partner of Jenette. Loved father and father-in-law of Bonnie, and Eve and James. Adored grandfather of Heidi and Leah. Loved brother of Murray and the late Amanda, and loving uncle of Stella. Loved by all of his extended family. Special thanks to the Nurse Maude Palliative Care and Hospice teams.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated.

A celebration of Tim's adventurous life will be held in the Holy Trinity Church, 17 Winchester St, Lyttelton, on Tuesday, June 30, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

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