Grace BLAIR Obituary

BLAIR, Grace Evelyn (nee Mackenzie) - Died peacefully on September 28, 2014, at Mayfair Lifecare, Christchurch, in her 98th year. Loved wife of the late Dr Ian D. Blair, and loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Janet Blair (Lake Hayes Otago), Philippa Blair and John Porter (Auckland), and K. Douglas Blair, and Tim Clauss (Taos, New Mexico, USA). Dearly loved grandmother of Alexandra, Janey (deceased), and Charlotte Blair, Alice and Taisha Hutchison, and great-grandmother of Olivia, and James Moss. Special thanks to all the staff at Mayfair Lifecare for their compassion and attention towards Grace during the last eight years of her residency. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Durham Street Methodist Church Restoration Fund would be appreciated and may be made at the Service, or sent to PO Box 6347, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Grace Blair, c/- PO Box 111, Arrowtown, Otago. A Funeral Service for Grace will be held at the Upper Riccarton Methodist Church, corner Yaldhurst Road and Brake Street, Christchurch, on Friday, October 3, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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Published by The Press from Sep. 29 to Oct. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Grace BLAIR

10 Entries

Anne Merkel

October 7, 2014

Douglas - sending you much love in the loss of your mom. I realize you were expecting this... and, still, it hurts to lose your mother. Travel safely and take good care of yourself! I know you are enjoying your time with family and are making the most of it! Much love to you and your family!

Tim Clauss

October 6, 2014

We celebrate the glorious, long life of dear Grace. She was a noble, loving, considerate, great lady with so many glowing traits. A remarkable singer, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend - a true treasure to so many and a faithful, serving Christian. May your many friends and family be comforted in the hope of resurrection and reunion. Godspeed and love to you, dear Grace!

Susan Blevins

October 6, 2014

Dearest Douglas and all your family, I send my deepest condolences and pray that you will be comforted in your loss. She was a beautiful lady, kind and wise, and it is my loss that I never met her. My prayers and love are with you all. I am so happy that you 3 are all together. Susan

Martin & Maida Rutte

October 6, 2014

Douglas & family:
We send out love to you all. We remember Grace as a shining light in the world. May you all be comforted.
Love,
Martin & Maida

Anne Pitkethley

October 2, 2014

In loving memories of a true Christian Lady who always put everyone FIRST, believing that they were more worthy than her. Grace was such a dear kind friend to me over all the years I have known her and I will miss her so much, but I also rejoice that Grace is now 'at home' with God and no longer in PAIN and can now enjoy the Rest and PEACE that she was always striving for. May God keep her SAFE forever more.
Anne

Roger & Beth ALCORN

October 2, 2014

A wonderful 'graceful' Christian lady with many talents ... her singing "O Holy Night" especially will live in our memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.