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John William "Nod" CHAPLIN

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

John CHAPLIN Obituary

Passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by family, at Nurse Maude Hospice. Much loved husband of Eve, treasured Dad of Amy, and Todd, father-in-law of Lance, and Ahly, cherished Poppy of Arabella, Jackson, and Hanu. Loved son of the late Connie and Cliff, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Kirsti, Roger and Toni, Julie, Jeff and Norma and Andrew. A friend to many.


An advocate for form and function

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online to Nurse Maude Hospice, at nursemaude.org.nz, or St John, at stjohn.org.nz. Messages may be sent to the family c/- P O Box 41056, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023. A memorial service for John will be held at the Great Hall, Chateau on the Park Double Tree, 189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, on Tuesday, November 18, at 2.00pm.


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Published by The Press on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Geoff and Jill Miller

November 13, 2025

Dear Eve, Amy, Todd and your families
It´s a sad time and we are thinking of you all.Please accept our condolences as we remember an insightful man who was humble in his many achievements. You can all be proud to have had him enrich your lives.
Warmest thoughts
Geoff and Jill Miller

Ron and Suzanne Avery

November 13, 2025

To Eve and family so sorry to hear of your loss of John our thoughts are with you

Robin Thomson (Froud)

November 12, 2025

Lots of many treasured childhood memories of all the Chaplin family with the Froud family. RIP cousin John.

Darrell and Helen Bell

November 12, 2025

To Eve and family, we have great memories of all the social and business events over many years especially the catch up in Napier 3 year´s ago where many stories were told. Our thoughts and blessings are with you all

Carol Thornton

November 12, 2025

Eve, Amy, Todd and families, most heartfelt Love and sympathy to you all, on John's passing. A loved Brother in Law, who leaves us all with many memories to cherish.

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Funeral services provided by:

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053