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Lady Gillian Mary BEAVEN

FUNERAL HOME

Academy Funeral Services Ltd

65 Main South Road

Christchurch, Canterbury

Lady BEAVEN Obituary

On April 22, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with her brother by her side, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Sir Donald, a loved daughter of the late Les and Pat Hobbs and cherished sister of Judith, Emmet, and Marian. A loved and respected aunt to her nieces and nephews, and a great friend to her many wine connoisseurs, librarians, and olive producers. Messages to the Beaven/Hobbs family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. Donations in Gillian's name to Diabetes New Zealand, can be made at her service. A celebration of Gillian's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, April 30, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.



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Published by The Press on Apr. 27, 2024.

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Barbara Mulligan

May 2, 2024

Farewell Gillian. In fond remembrance of some happy days with you and Don, wandering the highways and byways of Beaven family history, appreciating your sense of humour at every step. David Cuthbert and Barbara Mulligan

Elizabeth walker

April 27, 2024

Gillian I will miss you dearly . Your sence of humor your generous nature. We had lovely times just sitting and chatting and the art Gallery event we went to where your knowledge of so many artists amazed me . I will cherish you in my heart always .love liz xxxx

Jill Waghorn

April 27, 2024

Dear Judith, Emmet, Marian & families. Please accept my love & deepest sympathy in your loss of dear Gillian. Gillian & Don were very dear friends to me & my late husband Robin & partners in Olive Growing during many years in Little Akaloa. Fondest memories & loving thoughts to all. Regret I am going away & unable to join you for Gillian´s farewell on Tuesday. Jill Waghorn

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Academy Funeral Services Ltd

65 Main South Road Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8443