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PARKES

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PARKES, John Cuthbert. Much loved ‘Grandad JC’ to Holly, Caroline, Vern, Chloe, Ben, Rocky, Blake, Sam, Zane, Liam, Malachy, Thorn, Conrad and great-grandfather to Nia, Finn, Josh, Kade, Koby, Harper, Indie, Kayden, Tom, Emily, Tawhairangi and Tallulah. Enjoy watching endless rugby and horse racing upstairs Grandad xxx

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