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Alan Walter FINCH

FUNERAL HOME

John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St

Christchurch, Canterbury

Alan FINCH Obituary

Died peacefully in his sleep at Cashmere View Rest Home on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Aged 98 years. Beloved husband of Beryl (nee Lee). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Adrienne, Paul and Krystal, Susann and John Boyd, Andrew and Lori-Kay, Geoffrey and Lynda. Missed grandfather of Vanessa, Osaka, Reuben and Gina: Samantha, Nicholas, Alexander, Tai-ne, Raeko, Jack and Millenia: Karl, Alicia, Ruth, Joshua and Caleb: Aaron and Caleb: Samuel, Sophia and Charlotte. Much loved mentor and patriarch of his many great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Joan and the late Shirley and Jack. Messages to the Finch family, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A Funeral and Celebration of his very full life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation.


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Published by The Press on Sep. 20, 2025.

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T &H van Kekem

Yesterday

Alan was the most gentle man we have ever known, he has impacted many lives
May he rest in peace

Lucille Ogston

September 20, 2025

Such a lovely gentleman. I kw him when he volunteered for Alzheimer's Canterbury and we also had family connections. I valued any time spent with him.
Condolences to the family

Merilyn Rhoades (Moir)

September 20, 2025

Grant, Paul, Susann, Andrew and Geoffrey -Greetings to each of you as you face the loss of your Dad. I´m pretty sure that you will all have had some days of sharing great memories of Alan, and of Beryl, and of family times. For us Moirs, the Finch family had a special place. I know my parents spoke of the `privilege´ of having Beryl and Alan as close friends. And I remember wonderful days at Bryndwr, with all the activities involved. Brian and I hadn´t seen Alan since about 2021 or 22. He was in high spirits then, and we enjoyed a morning with him. It must have been hard spending those years on his own after your Mum died. But right now, enjoy the time of rich memories, and I trust a lot of laughter, to buffer your sadness. How lucky you have been to have such parents, and such a family. My love to you all, Merilyn.

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John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St Richmond, Christchurch