Daphne THORNE Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, aged 75, in Christchurch Hospital. Much loved mother of Alistair, Carol and Craig, mother-in-law of Jeremy and Kim, Grandma of Victoria, Hannah, Demi, Luke and Audralee, and loved Great-Grandma of Holly. Daphne's family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff at the Anthony Wilding Special Care Unit for the love and care that they have given to Daphne during the time that she was with them. If you wish to support other families who have been affected by dementia, donations can be made online here: https://dementiacanterbury.org.nz/get-involved/donations/ to Dementia Canterbury in Daphne's memory. Messages for the Thorne family may be sent to 58 Coleridge Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023. In accordance with family wishes, Daphne has been laid to rest in Springfield with her beloved parents.