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Rowena SWANSTON Obituary

16 November 1934 – 9 November 2025
Peacefully at Burwood Hospital, with her beloved husband Don at her side. Loving mother and grandmother of Brett Merriman and family, and stepmother of Carolyn, Jennifer, Donald, and Jacqueline. Special thanks to all the medical and nursing staff at Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals. Messages for Don Swanston may be sent c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8041. Rowena's funeral service will be held in St Saviour's Church, 50 Kirk Road, Templeton, at 11.00am on Monday, November 17, to be followed by interment at Belfast Cemetery.


Published by The Press from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15, 2025.

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Carolyn Swanston

December 11, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Carolyn

John and Chris Archer

November 18, 2025

Sincere condolences with the passing of Rowena.

Archer Family

Brian & JanLategan

November 17, 2025

Such a Beautiful Sister and Sister-in-Law. You were always so loving and caring Rowena and we will miss you so much. We will hold tight to our wonderful Memories.

Alan O´Hagan

November 16, 2025

Much sympathy, Don. All my thoughts are with you. Will call and see you soon. Alan (0273881188)

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