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Eric Lamond Fawcett PENNINGTON
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Eric PENNINGTON Obituary
9.7.1958 - 22.1.2026
Much loved and deeply cherished husband of Karen, beloved and incredible dad and father-in-law of Rebecca, Naiomi and Daniel, Daniel, Sara and the late Tim, Chris and Ange, and William, adored Pop of Samuel, James, Abby, Emma, Joey, Jesse, Ellie and Caleb, loved brother of Sheldine, Doryan and Nelida. Eric was the heart and anchor of his family - a man of deep faith who served many organisations with dedication and quietly helped everyone he could. His extraordinary energy, playfulness and sense of fun will be deeply missed. Messages for the Pennington Family, C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
-2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)
Eric's Funeral Service will be held in the South-West Baptist Church, 244 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon, on Friday, January 30, at 10.00am. Interment thereafter at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery, 140 Hawthornden Road, Avonhead.
Much loved and deeply cherished husband of Karen, beloved and incredible dad and father-in-law of Rebecca, Naiomi and Daniel, Daniel, Sara and the late Tim, Chris and Ange, and William, adored Pop of Samuel, James, Abby, Emma, Joey, Jesse, Ellie and Caleb, loved brother of Sheldine, Doryan and Nelida. Eric was the heart and anchor of his family - a man of deep faith who served many organisations with dedication and quietly helped everyone he could. His extraordinary energy, playfulness and sense of fun will be deeply missed. Messages for the Pennington Family, C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
-2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)
Eric's Funeral Service will be held in the South-West Baptist Church, 244 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon, on Friday, January 30, at 10.00am. Interment thereafter at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery, 140 Hawthornden Road, Avonhead.
Published by The Press on Jan. 28, 2026.
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Maureen Miller and family
Earlier today
So sorry to read of Eric´s passing
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Mike Oliver
Earlier today
I was lucky to work with Eric in my first job. He was kind, funny, and I learned a lot from him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
2 hours ago
We are in utter disbelief at the sudden loss of big brother to Nelida, brother-in-law to David, and uncle to Hilary and Kit, Jojo and Savannah, and Tom and Rosa. "W'are you?" "At home, waiting, with whānau…"
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