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Thomas "Tom" ABBOTT

Thomas ABBOTT Obituary

Formerly of Glenroy. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, peacefully at home in Darfield. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen; treasured father and father-in-law of Donald Abbott, Andrew and Natalie Abbott, Rachel and Ruurd Lieuwes; step-father and father-in-law of Andrew and Wendy Lingard, Robert and Jayne Lingard, and Peter and Tamara Lingard; beloved Poppa of Nicola and Sam, Jessica and Caleb, Oliver, Kate, Alex, Miles, Olivia, Dylan, Atze, Wybren, Reitze, Morgan and Yahsze, Thomas and Samantha, Sam, and Henry; and Great-Poppa of Beauden.

"Forever with the Lord"

Messages may be sent c/- Donald Abbott, PO Box 16512, Hornby, Christchurch 8441. Tom's funeral service will be held at Trinity Church, Mclaughlins Road, Darfield, at 11.00am on Friday, October 24, to be followed by a private cremation. To view the livestream of Tom's service, go to www.johnrhind.co.nz and follow the link to Tom's notice in Upcoming Funerals and Streaming.


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Published by The Press on Oct. 22, 2025.

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John Graham

5 hours ago

Please accept my condolences for Tom's passing. I really enjoyed getting to know Tom when Judith and I purchased his AR160 truck years ago and we had many enjoyable phone conversations regarding the trucks maintenance. I really liked and admired him.

Wynston and Janice Harris

Yesterday

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carol, Hamish and Zara Lowe

October 22, 2025

We are sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our condolences to you all

peter knight

October 22, 2025

Very sad to hear

Peter and Lin Knight

October 22, 2025

Dear Helen and family. We are so sad to hear of Tom's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. We love you all in the Lord Jesus. Thank you very much for your love , hospitality , and friendship especially during our time in Coalgate. Thank God for His wonderful gospel, and our sure hope and inheritance in heaven. May Our Father bless and comfort you now.

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