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PARKES

Sep 17 2024 Updated September 17, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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PARKES, John Cuthbert (JC). On 13th September 2024 at Gisborne Hospital surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Lois. Loved father and father in law of Murray and Annabel, Cherie, Stephen and Joyce, Janelle and Viard. Loved grandad “JC” of 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at Evans Chapel, Ormond Road at 1.30pm on Tuesday 17th September. All messages to jenellesheridan1@ gmail.com

The service will be livestreamed via our website www. evansfuneral.co.nz

Evans Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz

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