Bell, Lamb & Trotter
297 Ferry Road, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8145
Recent notices
Brett HAYSTON
Canterbury
The family and friends of Brett are respectfully informed that the service to celebrate Brett's life will now be held indoors at Addington Raceway and Events Centre, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 1.00pm. For those unable to attend the service, you can view the livestream on Brett's tribute page at belllambtrotter.co.nz
Brett HAYSTON
2026 · Canterbury
Unexpectedly surrounded by the love of his family and friends, on Monday, September 7, 2026, aged 42 years. Loved and cherished son of Lynley, and Mark Hayston. Best mate, brother and brother-in-law of Jared and Maria. Dearly loved and deeply adored dad of Poppy and Neve. Proud uncle of Ella, Lily, and Luke. Loved and respected nephew of Simon and Guy Hayston, Derek and Adele Jones. Forever loved cousin of Nick and Pallavi, Chelsea and Tyson, Alyce and Connor. Grandson of the late Jean and Peter Jones, and the late Alan, and Sally Hayston. Brett was greatly admired and respected, and will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate Brett's life will be held at Addington Raceway, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. The service will be held outdoors so please be aware of the weather on the day. To view a livestream of the service, go to Brett's tribute page at belllambtrotter.co.nz Messages to The Hayston Family, C/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.
Donald ARCHER
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully, at home while surrounded by his loving family, Don passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan, loved father and father-in-law of Emma, and Fern and Will. Loved Grandfather of Willow, and Kaya. Messages to the Archer/Dobson families, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Cancer Society NZ via their website: cancer.org.nz/donate-now/ Don's Farewell Memorial Service will be held in the Waimairi Beach Golf Clubrooms, 460 Bower Avenue, tomorrow, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3.30pm. To watch the service, go to www.belllambtrotter.co.nz and click on funerals/tributes, then go to Don's obituary and click on the livestream link.
Petrea HESLIN
2026 · Canterbury
Petrea fought her battle with courage and grace, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Nurse Maude Hospice on Monday, August 17, 2026, aged 55 years. Beloved wife of Johnny. Devoted mum of Adalin. Cherished daughter of Joe and Joyce Graham, and daughter-in-law of Lucy and the late Ken Heslin. Dearly loved sister of Sharmaine (dec), Chris and Roisin, Leanne and Tony, Carolyn, and sister-in-law of Ken and Jan, Graeme and Lucy, Kate, Paul and Astrid. Treasured aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Petrea was adored and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A service to celebrate Petrea's life will be held at The Mount Pleasant Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay Road, Mt Pleasant on Wednesday, August 26, at 11.30am, followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. A heartfelt thank you to the teams at Christchurch Oncology Department, Nurse Maude Hospice and the Cancer Society for your gentle care and support of Petrea. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. To view a livestream of the service, go to Petrea's tribute page at belllambtrotter.co.nz Messages to: The Heslin Family c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.
Lloyd CHAPMAN
2026 · Canterbury
After a brave journey, at Akaroa Health Hub, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, aged 47. Cherished husband of Harriet. Adored father of Joe, Scarlett and Willa. Loved son of Graham and Margaret Chapman, brother of Phillip, brother-in-law of Jenna and uncle of Arlo and Florence. Loved son-in-law of Paul and Frances de Latour, brother-in-law of Celia, Lucy and Grant, and uncle of Zoe and George. Thank you to the staff of Akaroa Health Hub for their warmth and outstanding care of Lloyd. Messages to the family of Lloyd Chapman, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A livestream will be available on Lloyd's tribute page at www.belllambtrotter.co.nz A celebration of Lloyd's life will be held in the Akaroa Recreation Centre, corner Rue Lavaud and Rue Brittan, on Wednesday, August 19, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
Donald ROBERTSON
2026 · Canterbury
Passed unexpectedly at home, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, aged 76 years. Devoted and loyal husband of Kelly, and of the late Susan. Loved Dad of Stephen, and Claire. Adored step-Dad of Jessi, and Alex. Loved by all the Robertson, Climo and Banfield families. Kind and loyal friend to many. Loved companion of his wee dog Maddie. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hato Hone St John would be appreciated and can be made direct via their website https://www.stjohn.org.nz Messages to the Don Robertson family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Don's life will be held at his treasured Harewood Golf Club, 371 McLeans Island Road, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter. To view the livestream of the service, go to Don's tribute page at www.belllambtrotter.co.nz