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Joan WHALE Obituary

WHALE,
Joan (nee Radovonich):
On September 16, 2022, peacefully at Merivale Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Gordon (George) for 73 years. Loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of Susan and William Hall, Will, Sarah, and Jenny; Judith and Rick Parker, Michael, and Amy; Gary and Jojo, Daniel, and Matthew; Debbie-Lee and Patrick Barrett, Henry, Edward, and Lucy; Lynette Whale, Timothy, and Max. Loved and respected by her great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friend to many. Messages for the Whale family may be addressed to c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations
to St John's would be appreciated and can be made online by following the link, bit.ly/jwhale1609 A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Saturday, September 24, at 1.00pm.

Published by The Press on Sep. 21, 2022.

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Brigitte Cox

October 9, 2022

I only knew you for a short time, but you brightened my life. You also made the best scones ever.
Our condolences on your loss to Gordon & family.

Jean McIntyre

September 25, 2022

To Joan my Godmother. Fond memories of Christmas open days in Fendalton, afternoon tea visits to Hornby, fashion shows and purchasing in Auckland, Deepest sympathy to my Godfather George and his extended family from Pearls family ........ Jean,Gavin, Alister and their families. It was great to be able to watch the funeral online, we felt included

Claire Alexander

September 22, 2022

A great Aunt who I shared many a happy memory and laugh with. Deepest sympathy to George and family.

Margaret

September 21, 2022

The memory of the righteous is a blessing. Proverbs 10 v 7
Our paths crossed a number of times throughout the years. Joan was such a gracious, godly woman. May God comfort each of you. Margaret Daly

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1:00 p.m.

John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St Richmond, Christchurch

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