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Veda FORSYTH

2026 · Canterbury

Died 31 July 2026Posted 3 August 2026

On July 31, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Doug and Jan, Eoin and Jane, treasured Grandma of Scott, and Ryan; Jessica, Cass, and Felix, loved sister of Ivor, Noeline, and the late Lindsay. Special thanks to the staff of Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals for the wonderful care given to Moira. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Moira Forsyth, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made directly online at stroke.org.nz.

The funeral service for Moira will be held in St Mark's Presbyterian Church, 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, on Thursday, August 6, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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