HANDLEY-PACKHAM, Gordon Ronald:
(Born Brighton, England) 16.11.1927
(Died Christchurch, New Zealand)
23.02.2022
Age: 94 years
Gordon passed away peacefully at The Oaks Retirement Home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at home with his adored wife, Elizabeth. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth for 71 years, and loving father of Jonathan and Robert (France), father-in-law to Catherine and Karen. Adoring Pops to Johanna and Andy (Brisbane), Nicole and Toby, and Alexandra and Darin. Great-Pops to Sophie, Isla (Brisbane), Josh, Brodie, Caleb (Christchurch). Special thanks to the staff at The Oaks and Dr Wheeler for their ongoing care of Gordon. Also, extra special thanks to the Reverend Nicky Lees for her constant care and support. No flowers by request, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to St John Ambulance service (Christchurch), and can be made online at bit.ly/grhandley-packham2302. Messages to the family of the late Gordon Handley-Packham, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A service celebrating Gordon's life will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 11.00am, at the Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Due to Covid restrictions a vaccine passport must be produced, masks must be worn throughout the service. Following the service there will be a private cremation.

Published by The Press on Feb. 26, 2022.