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Chris "Chromie" ADAM

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Chris ADAM Obituary

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Jo, much loved father of Grace, and George. Cherished son and son-in-law of Noeline and the late Ken Adam, and Jillian and Roger Lake. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Pete and Sarah, Gary and Ange, Andrew and Di, and Don. Loved uncle of Thomas, and Campbell; Emily, and Ruby. A courageous battler, now at rest. Many thanks to Michelle Vaughan and the staff at St George's Cancer Care Centre, and also to the amazing staff at Nurse Maude for their care of Chris. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Chris Adam, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz. A celebration of Chris' life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Tuesday, April 7, at 10.00am. To watch a livestream of Chris' celebration, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz and click on the link in Chris' obituary.


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Published by Southland Times on Apr. 4, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
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Alby Orchard

Yesterday

Dear Jo, Grace & George. Our condolences and thoughts are with you and your families on the passing of Chris. I have had many good times and laughs with Chromie over the years while working with him. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Kind Regards
Alby & Alex Orchard

Linda & Pat Killeen

Yesterday

So sorry to read this and thinking of you Noeline and family at this sad time

Steve Coleman

Yesterday

Condolences to Chris´s Family.
A work colleague of high standing, a pleasure to be around, always a smile and a joke.

Brendan McQuade

April 2, 2026

RIP Chris, my original mentor, colleague and long standing friend. A genuine gentleman that valued people first and foremost. You will be missed.
My condolences to Jo and the family.
Brendan

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Julie Donnelly

April 1, 2026

To Noeline and family,

With Deepest Sympathy.

From Julie Donnelly and family
Te Anau

Andrew Cleghorn

April 1, 2026

RIp chromie , fond memories from many years ago down south Otago

Leonie Doherty

March 31, 2026

Dear Jo, Grace and George.
So very sorry to hear of Chromes passing. He will be sincerely missed and thinking of you all.
Leonie, Gerrad and Finn. Xx

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053