Frances Evelyn "Fran" MACFARLANE

FUNERAL HOME

John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St

Christchurch, Canterbury

Frances MACFARLANE Obituary

Passed peacefully at Summerset Wigram on December 27, 2025, in her 85th year. Adored wife of the late Dugald. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Keith and Elizabeth, Paul and Pip, and Fi and Neil. Grandmother of Olivia and Andrew, Emily and Becky, and Hamish and Ross. Great-Grandmother of Arthur and Jude. A memorial service for Fran will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London or Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 2.00pm.

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Published by The Press on Jan. 3, 2026.

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Rosemary Morrison

January 16, 2026

My condolences to the the Macfarlane family at this difficult time. I remember Fran with fondness as she was such a good neighbour when she lived in Diamond Harbour
Regards Rosie Morrison

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Richard [email protected]

January 13, 2026

To the Macfarlane Family, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother, and previously your Father, also. We have many memories of them, being neighbours in Okuti Valley. Dawn and Richard Wakelin.

Fay Graham

January 10, 2026

40 years of great memories to treasure.....holidays with our husbands and then just us. It´s been a wonderful friendship Fran and you´ll be in my heart forever. Fay

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