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David BLACKWELL Obituary

BLACKWELL, David Hugh:
Peacefully at home, on Sunday, September 15, 2019. In his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Beloved father and father-in-law of Rosemary and Brian Whyte, Sara Blackwell, Andrew and Mary Blackwell, Elizabeth and John Wallace, Michael Blackwell and Sarah McCallum. Loved Nix of his 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Shirley and Alec McLean (deceased), Helen (deceased) and Ernie Poole. Donations to Nurse Maude Association would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Celebration of David's life will be held at the Harewood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, Christchurch, This Day (Saturday) at 2.30pm. Private cremation thereafter. Messages to the Blackwell family, c/- PO Box 7, Kaiapoi 7644.

Published by The Press from Sep. 18 to Sep. 21, 2019.

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Condolances to the Blackwell Family,
I had pleasure sitting with David some time ago while writing the history of the Kaiapoi Fire Brigade to where his knowledge was invalueable and will be sorely missed.

Paul Croucher

September 21, 2019

So sad to read of Mr. Blackwells passing! He was a truly lovely man, true gentleman! Deepest sympathies from our family - Smith family -Belfast [ Len & Joan - both deceased ]

Jill Johnson

September 21, 2019

David and I had some great moments and much laughter as we prepared the history of Blackwell's Department Store. This is now a fitting volume to his memory. Colin Amodeo

September 20, 2019

Our thoughts are with the family at this time. It has been a privilege to have known "Mr B" over the years both privately and as a former employee. He had a great wealth of knowledge and was every interested about the community. He will be sadly missed. Sally & David Howell

September 20, 2019

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of David.
Karl and Maureen Braun, Kaiapoi

September 19, 2019

It was always a pleasure to bump into David around the town and stop for a chat. As the head of a family who continue to be such a large presence in the lives of the Kaiapoi community he has been an important and well loved figure and we will miss him.

Jackie Watson

September 19, 2019

Our condolences go out to the family at this difficult time. Be there for each other. Hold onto your memories, they'll help you through. Kia Kaha.

Feather Family

September 19, 2019

Mr Blackwell, (you will always be 'Mr Blackwell' to me), you have been a wonderful family man as well as a successful business man and business leader in Kaiapoi and wider North Canterbury. I am so pleased to have had a loveley catch-up at the Art Show recently. You have built a huge legacy Mr Blackwell. Rest peacefully now. Pete Vink

Pete Vink

September 18, 2019

My Deepest Sympathy for your bereavement, Your Dad was a lovely man and a wonderful Boss!! Kathi Mackay

September 18, 2019

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