On August 15, 2025, passed away at Summerset Avonhead, Christchurch; aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Pru, John (dec), Jennifer and Jason, and Bronwyn. Loved nana of Alex and Jed, Blake, Caitlyn, and Devon. Loved daughter of the late Frank and Aves Thompson. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Desmond (dec) and Doreen, Elizabeth and Gary, and Judith and Les. Loved Aunty to Michelle, Craig, Warren, and Daryl; Bettina, and Tania; Aunty Bla Bla to Nathan, Charlotte, and Victoria; Cheryl, Christine, Edward, and Janice. Messages may be addressed to the McKeage Family, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch. A graveside Service for Barbara will be held in the Hinds Cemetery, Isleworth Road, Hinds, on Friday, August 22, at 11.00am.

Published by The Press on Aug. 20, 2025.