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William John ELLIN

William ELLIN Obituary

ELLIN, William John. 28 June 1934 - 25 January 2026 William (John) passed away peacefully. He will be remembered with love by his family, friends, and all who knew him. John was known for his kindness, his quiet strength, cheerful nature and the genuine care he showed to others. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. Messages can be sent to: [email protected]



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 31, 2026.

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January 31, 2026

Ellin, William John (John). Passed away peacefully on 25 January 2026. Much loved partner of Beryl Adams for 25 years. Devoted stepfather to Louise and father-in-law to Stuart. Loved step-grandad to Andrew, Bree, Jayden, Riley and Abbygail, and step-great-grandad to Bentley and Jaxen. John will be remembered for his cheeky sense of humour, kind and calm nature, and steadfast support in difficult times. A celebration of his life will be held in the coming weeks. Please contact Lamb and Hayward, Christchurch, for details.

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