Jillian "Jill" FENTON

FUNERAL HOME

Bell, Lamb & Trotter Funeral Directors

420 Saint Asaph Street

Christchurch, Canterbury

Jillian FENTON Obituary

Peacefully at home in Christchurch, on January 24, 2026, aged 86. Dearly loved partner of the late Stu Buchanan. Loved mother of Kirby and partner Jet (Christchurch), David and Celia (Melbourne), and Andrew and Louise (Tanunda, Barossa Valley, Australia). Loved grandmother of Maddison and Alex (Melbourne), and Daniel and Kelly (Christchurch). Loved extra family of Lyn and Kere Buchanan and former wife and friend of Bill and Gloria Fenton (Australia). Messages to the family of Jill Fenton, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. (Note: the change of venue) A celebration of Jill's life will be held in the Canterbury Chapel, corner Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, on Saturday, January 31, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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Published by The Press on Jan. 28, 2026.

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Julie Nicholls

January 30, 2026

Love you Aunty Jill i know you are at peace with Stu and your music will play on. Much love to Kirby David and Andrew you were all loved so much.
Love Julie and Cohen with you in our hearts always

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Lindsay Muir

January 28, 2026

Dear Aunty Jill, such an enthusiastic and wonderful part of our family history, Lots of happy memories. Our deepest sympathies to Kirby, David and Andrew and their families. Love and hugs, Lindsay& Keith Muir, Jenny and Alastair Brownlee.

January 28, 2026

Treasured sister of Paddy Knight (dec), Berry Moore (dec), and Judy and Dave Print (Tauranga). Aunty of Hayley, Nicky (dec), Jo, and Cameron, and their partners. Jill was a talented musician and dedicated sports admirer.

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