1936 - 2026
Aged 89 years
Passed away at Highfield Life Care. Late of Temuka. Beloved wife of Douglas Chapman (dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michele and Mark, Raewyn (dec) and Paul, Andrea and Andrew, Roxane and Ken, and Hamish and Kylie. Adored Grandmother to Jordan and Alyssa, Alex and Sophie, Sam and Ashlyn, and Katlynn, Mikaeli and Jaimi. Cherished great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and neighbour. At Barbara's request a private cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at the Temuka Golf Club, 145 Domain Avenue, on Monday, April 13 at 2.00pm. Followed by Internment of her ashes at Temuka Cemetery. To honour Barbara's bright personality, please wear a touch of colour as she would love that. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
On behalf of the family we would like to sincerely thank Dr Kirsty Russell and staff at Tarahaoa Health, the dtaff at Highfield Life Care and Temuka Pharmacy.

Published by Timaru Herald on Mar. 21, 2026.