On July 11, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alwyne, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Rosemary, Peter, Grant and Rosemary, Alistair and Jane, loved Gran of Jake, and Alexandra. Special thanks to the staff at Somerfield Rest Home, and Christchurch Hospital, for the care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Barbara Simmonds, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held in St Martins Presbyterian Church, 43 St Martins Road, on July 25, at 1.30pm.