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Ian Neville Charles THOMAS

Ian THOMAS Obituary

On July 22, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen for 57 years, cherished dad of Nigel, and Leanne. A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Leeston Medical Centre, St John Ambulance and the Coronary Care Unit at Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ian Thomas, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at give.stjohn.org.nz. The Funeral Service for Minty will be held in the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall, 164 Harts Road, Leeston, on Friday, July 28, at 1:30pm, interment thereafter at the Ellesmere Public Cemetery.

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Published by The Press on Jul. 26, 2023.

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Heather Davies

August 8, 2023

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you all. I was just talking to Brendon asking after his mum and he informed me that Minty had passed on. Lovely memories of a wonderful man. Love to you all

Janet Smith

August 4, 2023

With loving thoughts and sympathy to you all
Janet and Arthur Smith

Robyn and Bruce Searlel

July 28, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to Helen
Nigel and Leanne and family. Thinking of you all. Robyn & Bruce Searle

Bestenbreur family

July 27, 2023

very fond memories from the time as caretaker at the Leeston Primary school and the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade,our condolences to the Thomas family.

Mal Griebel.

July 27, 2023

Minty for many yeas was caretaker and groundsman at the Leeston Consolidated Primary School. When he retired, those roles were split and two people were employed to replace Minty. I was one of them; employed as groundsman. Minty had made my task very difficult! His standard of work was absolutely incredibly high. Minty had the respect of kids past and present at that school and in the whole community. He had a lovely, humorous personality. He gave of his best! Mal Griebel.

Anne Kennett

July 27, 2023

To Helen.Nigel, and Leanne, Sorry to here the passing of Minty,Please except my condolences to you all. Sending lots of love and hugs to you all.xxx

Lorraine Dalzell (formally Kennett)

July 26, 2023

My sincere sympathy to you Helen, Nigel and Leanne and family for the sad loss of "Minty". Although I didn't know him that well he always friendly and acknowledged me with a wave, smile or a chat . He was an amazing man in all the things he did in and around the community and helpful to those who needed a hand with something especially gardening and lawn mowing jobs he liked doing. He will be sadly missed by you all and everyone who knew him in and around the community. You will have many special memories of his life to comfort you at this sad time .
Regards
Lorraine Dalzell
Riccarton
Formally Leeston

Glyn knight and family

July 26, 2023

So sorry to read of Misty's passing thinking of you all at this time a very nice man who was a friend to many

Kathleen McMahon

July 26, 2023

Deepest Sympathy.

Nat

July 26, 2023

Thanks for all the memories !!Thinking of you Helen today be strong and remember all the good times and your family will help you through , love to you all Nat

Rose and Brendon Mintrom-Bray

July 26, 2023

Mrs Minty, Nigel and Leanne
So sad to hear of Mintys passing.. He was such a great kind hearted man with a wonderful sense of humour.. Our thoughts are with you all as you come to terms with facing life without him .. Rose and Brendon Mintrom Bray

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Memorial Events
for Ian THOMAS

Jul

28

Funeral service

1:30 p.m.

Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall

164 Harts Road, Leeston, Canterbury