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Helen Lenore GRICE

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Helen GRICE Obituary

A remarkable woman and an irresistible force in the lives of all who know her, passed as she lived – with her family, wrapped in love, on March 28, 2026. Wife, best friend and inseparable partner of Ben. Cherished mother of Matthew, Simeon, Charlotte, and Henry, and beloved mother-in-law of Alex, Amy, Cameron, and Bonnie. Grandmother who delights in her duty to encourage mischief and spoil Wyatt, Claude, Jack, and Mason. Sister in life, wit and shared strength with Liz, sister-in-law of John. Treasured aunt of Cassie, Nicola, and Rupert. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Helen Grice, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life, love and humour at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Wednesday, April 1, at 10.00am. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Helen's obituary.


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Published by The Post on Mar. 30, 2026.

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Jenny Wills

Yesterday

Deepest sympathies to the Grice whanau.
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David Smart

Yesterday

While I never met Helen, it was clear how deeply she was loved through Ben's dedication to her. Arohanui to Helen's family.

Stephanie McKellar

Yesterday

We treasure the times our families shared together (sorry I broke your plate), your wonderful sense of humour and strength through all the health issues you have been dealt were inspirational. Much love to all the Grice whanau from the McKellar clan. You will be missed dearly and deeply xxxxx

Jamieson Family

Yesterday

Dear Helen, You were larger than life and had a gift with words. You were well loved and will be missed dearly. Thanks for the many laughs and memories. Now you can rest in peace. Arohanui xx

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Loved sister-in-law of Christine and Quentin, Cary and Karen, Maria and Mark, Sarah, Emma and Rob, Georgina and Antony. Treasured aunt of Josh and Dani, Karl and Dylan, Hamish and Gabby, Evie, Daniel, William and Abby, Katie and Ryan, Maddie and Daniel, and Ben and Lucy.

One-of-a-kind, she made every shared Christmas, wedding, and family occasion a little bit brighter.

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053