Bruce CHALLIES Obituary

CHALLIES,
Bruce William Anthony:
On March 23, 2018 peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 86. Dearly loved husband of Judith for 56 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Gaelynn, Timothy and Lillian, Stephen and Danna, Fiona and Gibby, Matthew and Lisa. Loved Poppa to Samantha and Zach, Kane, Luke and Marcus, Jonty and Charlie, Josh, Maddy and Samuel. Loved brother of Elizabeth, the late Melvyn, and much loved uncle.
He will be deeply missed by us allThe Challies family is very grateful to the staff of Ward C1 at Burwood for their exceptional care of Bruce in his last days, and to the staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village for their love and support. In lieu of flowers donations to Autism New Zealand would be appreciated, and can be made online at bit.ly/bwachallies2303 or at the service. Messages may be addressed to the Family of the late Bruce Challies, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A Requiem Mass celebrating Bruce's life will be held at St. Francis of Assisi, 380 Innes Road, on Wednesday, March 28, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.