BURGESS, Eleanor Mary: 86 years

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected but peaceful passing of Eleanor on Friday 21st March at Christchurch Hospital. Eleanor was the dearly loved youngest daughter of Edgar and Dell Burgess (dec) and a very much loved sister of Rosaleen and Adrienne (dec).  Cherished Auntie of Ngaere & Geoff, Erena & Tony, Andrea & Murray and a very special Great Aunt to her great niece and nephews.

Special thanks to the staff on Ward 8A, Christchurch Hospital and the wonderful staff at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village for their love, care and support of Eleanor. Eleanor’s family would also like to express a very special thank you to Michael, Celia, Robyn and Eric who were with Eleanor when she passed and the loving support of Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church who were Eleanor’s second family.

Messages may be addressed to “The late Eleanor Burgess’s family” C/- P O Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. No flowers by request.

A celebration of Eleanor’s life will be held at Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Hoon Hay on Friday 28th March at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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