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Keith Graham "Chalky" CHALKLEN

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Academy Funeral Services Ltd

65 Main South Road

Christchurch, Canterbury

Keith CHALKLEN Obituary

Passed away, surrounded by the love of his children, on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Bupa Ashford; aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Reta, dearly loved Dad and mate of Geoff and Debs, Kay and Ernie and Curly and Adrian, cherished Pappy and Great-Pappy of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chalky will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Bupa Ashford for all their care of Chalky and his family. Messages for the Chalklen family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Chalky's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Thursday, October 2, at 12.00pm. Interment thereafter at Shands Road Cemetery.


Published by The Press on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Michael and Clare Schrader

October 2, 2025

Sending our love and sincere condolences to Kaye & Ernie and the wider family on the passing of your much loved father.

Hunter Ritchie

September 30, 2025

Kay,Geoff and Karen and your families.My sincere condolences to you all on the passing of your Dad Keith.I have a lot of fond memories of all those watersking days and the big camps we had with Keith and your dear mum Reta and you all .Regards Hunter Ritchie

Merv Patrick

September 30, 2025

Kay , Geoff and Karen our sincere condolences from the Patrick family. Many great times had with Chalky and Reta. Too many that we can talk about.
Regards Merv, Gary, Andy and our families.

Kath and Mark

September 30, 2025

Keith was a huge part of our lifes and we will miss the banter. You will be sadly missed Keith kath and Mark

Kath and mark

September 30, 2025

Keith was a huge part in our lifes and he will be sadly missed. We will also miss the banter. Rest in peace Keith Kath and Mark

Gavin Tippet

September 30, 2025

Keith now at peace and with your beloved Reta. You will be sadly missed by your family and friends You are now with all of your Kaiteriteri family who have been waiting for you, now the group is complete. We the children will not forget but remember as we grow and age, of our heritage that you were so much a part of making. Rest in peace for evermore.

Sarah Higgins

September 29, 2025

Moe mai ra, moe mai ra, moe mai ra e te rangatira. I remember you from when I was just a child and we were neighbours. You were so kind to my mother and us kids, we have such fond memories of you. Rest in love, Chalky.

Beverly Rhodes

September 29, 2025

Our condolences to the Chalklen family.
Ninety four years is a great innings . Keith always had a smile and a wave when we were growing up in Ngata Place . Sincerely the Rhodes Girls from #7

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65 Main South Road Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8443