Heather Lorraine CHIRNSIDE

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Heather CHIRNSIDE Obituary

1927 - 2026

Died very peacefully, one day short of her 99th birthday, on March 23, 2026. Loved wife of the late Andy, Mum of Derek, and Raewyn, mother-in-law of Phillipa. Grandmother to Chris and Cinta, Daniel and Kate, Mark, and Anna, great-grandmother to Lucy, and Jack. A good aunt and friend to many. Deeply thankful to the staff at Chatswood Retirement Village for looking after her so well over the years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Heather Chirnside, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Heather will be held at Opawa Community Church, corner Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace, Opawa, on Monday, March 30, at 10.30am, followed by a private burial. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Heather's obituary.

Thanks to God for a life lived long and well

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Published by The Press on Mar. 25, 2026.

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Don Fraser

March 25, 2026

Have such great memories of Heather & Andy from our time in Reid Rd, Waianakarua. Great neighbours & lovely people. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Lois & Don Fraser.

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