On Monday, December 29, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital after a recent illness, peacefully passed away. Much loved wife of Kevin. Cherished mum and mum-in-law of Sarah and Melissa, Simon, Katrina and Terrance. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Gay and Gary Canham (Melbourne), and Ross Townsend (Christchurch). Adored nana of Blake, Joshua, and Ben. A treasured friend to many. Will be sadly missed. Messages for the Townsend family may be sent to 58 Coleridge Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023. A celebration of Trish's life will be held at the Canterbury Chapel, cnr of Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, Linwood, Christchurch, on Wednesday, January 7, at 10.00am.

Published by The Press on Jan. 3, 2026.