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Allan George Geddes THORN

FUNERAL HOME

John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St

Christchurch, Canterbury

Allan THORN Obituary

Passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Lady Wigram Village, Christchurch, aged 78 years. Much loved and cherished husband of the late Patricia Mary (nee Sharman). Treasured and much-loved Dad of Debbie, Sarah, Aaron, Kelly and Jon. Specially loved father-in-law of Chris, Tania and Charmaine. Adored and much loved Puppa to Anika, Max, Xavier, Lexi, Olivia, Harper, Baylee and Cole, and a special friend of Paula. Messages C/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. The funeral will be live-streamed on the John Rhind website. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Allan at Sacred Heart Church, 70 Spencer Street, Addington, Christchurch, on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11.00am. A Private cremation will follow.

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Published by Timaru Herald on Apr. 4, 2026.

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Tana & Steve

Earlier today

Our sympathies to Sarah, Paula and family. Thinking of you all

Janice Jones

Yesterday

To the Family of Allan Thorn sending great love and Aroha to you all at a sad time of his pSs Also was shocked to hear of Pat's passing as she was my cheif bridesmaid in 1970 May God bless you all

Janice Jones

Yesterday

To the Whanau of Allan Thorn Would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Family Am so shocked to hear of Patricia who I always called her Pat who was my cheif bridesmaid at my wedding in 1970 God bless u all and hope you find the strength to comfort each other at this sad time Janice Jones Napier

Janet love

Yesterday

My sympathy and special thoughts to all family, Allan was greatly admired by my late husband Kelvin during and after the years working for Shell Oil. Allan was a kind man, always thinking of others and keeping contact even when he was in declining health. R.I.P. Allan

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13-19 London St Richmond, Christchurch