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Margaret Emily Constance "Polly" PURDIE

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Margaret PURDIE Obituary

On October 21, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Kelvin, loving mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Donald, and Nicola. Devoted Grandma of Adam, and Isaac, and dearly loved sister of her eight siblings (all deceased), and all her many nieces and nephews.

The singing has stopped but the memories remain

In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance Rangiora in memory of Margaret would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Margaret Purdie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held in St James Anglican Church, 1750 Cust Road, Cust, on Saturday, October 25, at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. To watch a livestream of the service, go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Margaret's obituary.


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Published by The Press on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Christine McSkimming (Kane)

Yesterday

We all have wonderful memories of Auntie Polly, from the farm at Hawea Flat to Christchurch, Alexandra, Clyde, Waimate and our visits to Oxford.
A much loved Auntie of Steve Kane and Christine McSkimming and loved great Auntie of her great nieces and nephews.
Our deepest sympathy to Nicola and Jane, Donald and family.
Rest in love Auntie Polly.

Stuart Grant

October 24, 2025

As a founding member of the Christchurch Clef Club, it was good to re-connect with Margaret last November at the 50th anniversary concert after many years away from North Canterbury. Through her love of music, her enthusiasm and her organisational skills she has certainly made her mark on the musical life of the city. I am very glad to have known her. My deep sympathy goes to her family. You can be very proud of her achievements.

Carolanne Ryan

October 23, 2025

What a beautiful Lady. Do kind to us over the years. Made us welcome while Kelvin shared stories of his time in the air force with our Dad Jack Flanagan . Together again .
Carolanne Ryan nee Flanagan .

Janice Winter

October 23, 2025

We enjoyed your visit with us to Tauranga in April 2024 and reminiscing over family memories. Over the years we have shared time together especially remembering when my younger sister Kay and myself travelled on the "Landliner" bus from Wellington to Auckland to stay with you all. Lots of memories to cherish. We will miss our phone calls and visits with you. Love your niece Janice, husband Steve and children Haydn, Hayley (Vancouver, Canada) and Kyle (Maui, Hawaii). RIP Polly.

Kath Coster

October 23, 2025

Memories back to high school days,
Sincere sympathy Jane & Nicola

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

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