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Michael Vincent POFF

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Michael POFF Obituary

Formerly of Rakaia Gorge. On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View, aged 98 years. Loved husband of the late Patricia Anne, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jeremy, Donna, Jonathan, Virginia, Graham, Matthew, and Jocasta. Beloved grandfather of Finlay, Sylvia, Elliot, Innis-Rose, and the late Fraser. The last departed child of Michael and Hannah. Many thanks to the staff at Essie Summers and Cashmere View for their care and compassion to Michael. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Michael Poff, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arthritis New Zealand or Blind Low Vision NZ, would be appreciated and may be made at arthritis.org.nz, or blindlowvision.org.nz. The funeral service for Michael will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Monday, October 7 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.


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Published by The Press on Oct. 5, 2024.

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Christine Haythornthwaite

October 7, 2024

We knew Michael and Pat as leaders in our Exercise Class.
We often think of them and are sorry we could not be with you today, Monday.
Christine H.

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