Thomas (Tom) ABBOTT

ABBOTT, Thomas “Tom”:

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; stepfather 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.