Kathleen KEMPTHORNE Obituary

Passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at Bethesda Hospital, Christchurch. Loving wife to Russell. Cherished mother and mother-in-law to Jan and Stephen, Vicki and Andrew, Peter and Amy, Sally and Tristan. Adored Grandma to Thomas, Laura, James, Amelia, Olivia, and Mikayla. Sister and sister-in-law to Barbara Peter, Laurie Michelle, Geoff Chris, Arthur and the late Cherill and all her nieces and nephews. Kathleen will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who loved her for her kindness, and gentle spirit. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff at Bethesda Camelia Dementia Care and Hospital for their care and respect. Messages to the Kempthorne Family c/- PO Box 31 300, Christchurch 8444. A Graveside service for Kathleen will be held at the Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury , South Canterbury on Friday, March 28 at 1.30pm.