Mark Thornton WILLIAMS

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

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Christchurch, Canterbury

Mark WILLIAMS Obituary

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 70 years. Dearly loved partner of Bronwen, and loved and respected friend of her children Kahn, Danielle and fiancé Ryan, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Jenny and Peter, Roger and the late Rose, and Tony and Vicki, loved uncle, great-uncle, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mark Williams, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Many thanks for the compassion and professionalism shown by the various medical agencies involved in Mark's care over the past sixteen-and-a-half months. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated, and may be made online at rmhc.org.nz. Mark has requested private cremation. A gathering to remember Mark will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Press on Jan. 31, 2026.

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NOELINE (NOELS)

February 2, 2026

Mark Thornton Williams, my very dear, good-looking and special friend.
My heart is so heavy and sad at this time. Hearing of your passing feels like a peaceful release for you, yet so incredibly hard for those of us left behind.
We shared so many happy memories - from the Grenadier days playing squash, to Keith Rugby HSOB and far too many drinks, to the many weddings and functions where we were each other´s plus one. You were my son´s rugby coach, and I´ll never forget your trip to the USA to visit us, including our adventure to Las Vegas, and then later catching up whenever you were back home.
I was so happy that you found Bronwyn and that you shared such a wonderful life together.
Mark, you will be dearly missed and forever remembered with love.

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Greta Vincent

February 1, 2026

Absolutely shocked to hear of the death of my good friend

Tony Smith

January 31, 2026

First met Thornty in 1981 playing for the Keith´s, one of the strongest man i have ever met and proud to say we won the Ashes together on the West Coast, love you Thornty Tony Smith

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