Deaths

Press, 23 February 1978, Page 31

Deaths

ARMSTRONG, Wilby Ethel (late of Wellington)—On February 17, 1978, at Christchurch, dearly loved wife of Robert, and beloved mother and mother-in-law of Dawn and Jack Barbour (14 Brittan Terrace, Lyttelton), and loved Grandma of Susan, Tony, Lisa and Daniel; m her 79th year. Private Funeral service held on Monday, February 20, 1978. John Rhind, Ltd.

BLACKBURN, Venna Lena.— On February 21, 1978, at Timaru, dearly beloved wife of the late Morris Blackburn, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kelvin and Ngaire (Timaru), Keith and Jean (Morrinsville), Selwyn and Beverley (Walpara), loved foster mother of Kathryn (Mrs G. E. Lewin. Christchurch), and loved nana of her grandchildren and greatgrandchild; in her 73rd year. Messages to 5 Glamis Street, Timaru. The Funeral will leave Lamb, A., and Hayward’s Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Christchurch, Tomorrow (Thursday), February 23, after a service commencing at 2 p.m., for the Waimairi Cemetery. Hall and Moore, Ltd, Timaru. BLACKBURN, Venna LenaOn February 21, 1978, at Timaru, dearly loved wife of the late Morris Blackburn, and loved stepmother of Nell (Mrs B. W. Purves, Christchurch), Les (Christchurch), Fred (Auckland), Shirley (Mrs G. Sinclair, Christchuch), and the late George. At rest.