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Robert Bruce "Bruce" JOHNSTON

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Robert JOHNSTON Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Burlington Care Centre, with family by his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 62 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tania, Guy and Josie, Tim and Emma, Richard and Rachael, cherished 'Brucie' of Piwai, Tess; Lucy, Sophia, Georgina; Billy, Stan, and Hugh. Bruce was a much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Special thanks to Dr Richard Newman and staff at Riccarton Medical Centre, Andrew Butler and nurses at the Haematology Department (Christchurch Hospital), and the staff of the Burlington Care Centre. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bruce Johnston, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Bruce's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, April 13, at 2.00pm. To view a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Bruce's obituary.
Published by The Press on Apr. 11, 2026.

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Carolyn Moffett

April 12, 2026

Jan, my deepest sympathies in the loss of Bruce
Regards
Carolyn Moffett nee Sturge

Peter Maclaren

April 12, 2026

Jan, my deepest sympathies in the loss of Bruce
Regards
Carolyn Moffett nee Sturge

Barbara Hann

April 11, 2026

One of the Best Friends a person could wish for. xx
Merv & Barbara Hann.

Barbara Hann

April 11, 2026

Dear Jan and family
Many a fun evening was had with Bruce and you will miss his quick wit. Many happy memories.
He is at peace now and we send our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Kindest Regards
Barbara & Merv Hann

Ronder McKinlay

April 11, 2026

Hard working, honest and reliable man.

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