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Irene CRAIG

Southland

Posted 3 July 2026

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Bill for 55 years. Loved precious mother, mother-in-law and special grandmother and great-grandmother of John and Sonia, and Emma; Jane and Peter Flannery, and Kate, and Maddison; Paul and Bronwyn, and Jackson, and Beau.

'Now reunited with her beloved Bill'.

A service for Barbara will be held in the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Tuesday, July 7, at 11.00am, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations to the Rescue Helicopter would be kindly accepted and may be left at Barbara's service. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/6029774 Messages to 8 Elm Lane, Gore 9710.

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