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Jennifer PURKIS

1950 - 2022

BORN

1950

DIED

2022

Jennifer PURKIS Obituary

PURKIS,
Jennifer Fay (nee Golding):
18.6.1950 - 19.5.2022
Passed away in Christchurch, aged 71 years. Adored wife of Graham. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Courtenay and Simon, Lisa and Gerard. Grammy to Abbey, William and Harriet. Step-mum and friend to Joseph, Simone and Cara-Joy. Sister to Murray and Andrew. Much loved by all her extended family and friends. Messages may be addressed to 'The Purkis Family' C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations in Jenny's memory to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online Bit.ly/jfpurkis1905
You light up the room with your smile and enthusiasm we miss you more than words can express.
You are welcome to join us in celebrating Jenny's life on Friday, May 27, at 10.00am, at Riccarton Baptist Church, 80 Rattray Street, Riccarton. For those unable to attend you are warmly invited to join us via a livestream of her service https://youtu.be/UbyMub4uDcc

Published by The Press on May 25, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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Mel and Grant Atkinson

June 17, 2022

Graham we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have just heard the news. We remember Jenny fondly from our home group at Grace Vineyard and Beckenham Baptist. Our condolences go out to you and your family. Much love, Grant, Mel, Flynn, Carter, Micah and Hudson x

Neil and Nancy Brickner

May 27, 2022

Dear Graham, we just want to offer our sincere sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bushtown Waimate Heritage Site

May 26, 2022

The Bushtown Committee send their condolences to Graham and family, colleagues and friends. Jenny was a wonderful inspirational woman and will be sorely missed.
Jenny and her Mother Myra planted a Totara Tree at Bushtown on 12th February 2012. Tree #93
"The Golding Family - Christchurch - descendants of T.B. Kennard 1841-1935. Jenny visited a couple of years ago and it was a joyous occasion. Bushtown will continue to care for the Golding family Totara Tree
and welcome family and friends who wish to visit.

Ann and Gary Dennison

May 26, 2022

We send our condolences to all Jenny's family. Jenny's infectious smile and personality will long be remembered and her passion for the Kennard-Golding family that she shared with us on the visits to us at Te Kiteroa Lodge with Graham and her beloved Mother, Myra. RIP

Donna Reid

May 26, 2022

All my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jenny's smile always lite up the space she was in and her legacy and all the lives she touched will remain with us.

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Memorial Events
for Jennifer PURKIS

May

27

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Riccarton Baptist Church

80 Rattray Street, Riccarton, Canterbury