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Wayne LESTER

2026 · Canterbury

Died 29 August 2026Posted 4 September 2026

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 79 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Judith, loved uncle of Paul and Barbara, Mark and Denise, loved great-uncle of his nieces and nephews and partners. Best friend of Lindsay. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Wayne Lester, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at cancer.org.nz.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Wayne will be held in the Leisure Lounge at Archer Beckenham Village and Care Homes, 166 Colombo Street, Sydenham, on Tomorrow (Thursday), September 3, at 2.00pm.

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