Russell Leonard Barr

Peacefully, on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Homesteadcare Ilam, aged 80 years. Loving husband of Valerie, much loved father and father-in-law of Gary and partner Debbie, Darryl and Rhonda, Nigel and Jolene, dearly loved Pop of Laura, Kieran, and Hayden; Kelly-Ann, Courtney, and Matt; Robbie, Melissa, Zane, and Hollie, Great-Pop of Archie, and Clayton, and a loved brother of John (deceased), Lynda, Jenny, Betty, and Karen. A special thank you to the wonderful staff of Homesteadcare Ilam, for all their kindness and care of Russell. Messages for the Barr Family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. Donations to Parkinson’s New Zealand in memory of Russell would be appreciated and can be made at the service.

A Celebration of Russell’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, April 11, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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