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Mervyn John "Merv" PALMER

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Mervyn PALMER Obituary

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at home, aged 80 years. Loved husband of the late Mary, loved Dad and father-in-law of Tracey and Matt, Lisa and Sid, Sam and Tim, adored Grandad of Kate, Grace, Oscar, and Barnaby, loved brother, brother-in-law, and friend to many, especially his dog, Tess. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Merv Palmer, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service to celebrate Merv's life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Tuesday, November 25, at 10.30am.


Published by The Press on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Andrew Hobbs

December 2, 2025

Sad to hear of Merv´s passing. I will always remember his smiling face at table tennis. Deepest condolences Tracey, Lisa, Samantha and the wider family.

Kate Cooper

November 28, 2025

Remember Merv and Mary coming to see me at Bakermans almost everyday and even letting me go visit them out at their beautiful home. Rest in love Merv and enjoy Hawaii with your love Mary

Celine Devcich

November 22, 2025

So sad to hear. Sincere condolences to the family. Gone to join Mary. Graeme Veale and Celine Devcich.

Lesley Anne Lawry

November 22, 2025

My thoughts and love to Tracy Lisa and Sam on the loss of your dad we had so many happy times at the gym and pool the laughter jokes and morning teas after we´re always so much fun Now gone to be with his much loved Mary RIP

kevin

November 22, 2025

I am so sorry. God bless you all. Love Kevin

Caroline Stevenson

November 21, 2025

So sad to read of mervs passing. He worked for us quite a few years. Always jolly and smiling. Sincere sympathy to his loved ones. Carol and late John Stevenson

JOANN OLOUGHLIN

November 20, 2025

Kind thought and sympathy to Tracey, Lisa, Samantha and families. Remember your family well from Templeton school days.

Peter & Janne Mayo

November 20, 2025

Sorry to hear of Merv´s passing. Many table tennis memories, especially with the Merv´s daughters, & in later years playing euchre. Thinking of you Tracey, Lisa & Sam. Regards, Peter & Janne Mayo & Family.

Russell & Anne Burnett

November 20, 2025

So sorry to hear of Merv 's passing. Many happy memories of our Hornby-Islington Table Tennis Club times with Merv. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Russell & Anne Burnett & Family.

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

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