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Hugh PATERSON Obituary

On October 19, 2025, at Darfield Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ena, much loved father, father-in-law, and friend of Robert, Alexander and Kerri, Margaret and Geoff, proud and loving Grandad of Megan and Joe, and a loving great-grandfather of four. Respected brother and brother-in-law of Mac (deceased) and Jennifer, Ian (deceased) and Nola, Duncan (deceased) and Alison, David (deceased) and Bev, Chris and Peter Reay, Jane and the late John Waite. Special thanks to the staff at Darfield Hospital for their exceptional care of Hugh. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Hugh Paterson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Hugh will be held at Trinity Church, corner McLaughlins and Bangor Roads, Darfield, on Saturday, October 25, at 11.00am. Garden flowers would be welcome. Private burial to follow.


Published by The Press from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2025.

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Ilse Breitwieser and Rainer Vogt

November 23, 2025

To Hugh's family, our deepest sympathies to you all. We just read the sad news in the Canterbury Botanical Society newsletter. Hugh married us on 2 September 1989 at the University of Canterbury botanical fieldstation at Cass. Ena and Hugh have always been very special for us. Ilse Breitwieser and Rainer Vogt, Christchurch

L J ROBINSON

October 30, 2025

To Hughs family , big hugs to you all.Your Dad married us 59 yrs ago in Hokitika. A truley lovely lovely man. Accept our sympathy...Lyn and Erl Robinson Kumara Junction West Coast

Aubriee

October 25, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Aubriee

October 25, 2025

Hi great grandadhope your doing well in heaven with Ena she would probably be saying "put that cigarette out hugh" lots of loves and kisses from aubriee
Hope you love this photo show Ena it too

John Carston

October 24, 2025

I will miss Hugh a man of real love and passion for others his smile put us all at ease he truely showed me the way to be a better person and for that I am grateful God Bless you my friend

Mark Sampson

October 23, 2025

So sorry to hear of Hugh's passing.
A great man and friend to many.
Sincere condolences to you.
Sampson family

Murray and Liz Orr (Judd)

October 22, 2025

Sorry to hear of Hughs passing. Condolences to Robbie, Alexander, Margaret and families. He was such a well known identity in Sheffield for so long. He held a special place in our hearts for being the vicar that married us so long ago.

Ronder McKinlay

October 22, 2025

Sorry to hear of your loss Alex and family.

Jocelyn Alderson

October 22, 2025

Please accept my Deepest Sympathy. In the loss of a loved father. Hugh so much a part of Sheffield that I remember, was great to catch up with him in 2021 at The Vicarage where we shared some memories.
Jocelyn Alderson
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Karen Billings knee Inch

October 22, 2025

So Sorry for your loss
Robert Alexander Margaret

Richard Bull

October 22, 2025

Our deepest condolences love the Bull family Sheffield

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