In loving memory of
Philippa Mary Blair
1945 - 2025
Please join us in celebrating
Philippa Mary's life.
BLAIR, Philippa Mary (1945-2025). Internationally recognized New Zealand and US-based abstract painter Philippa Blair passed away peacefully on Sunday 5th January 2025, aged 79.
Dearly loved mother of Alice and Taisha, beloved wife of John R. Porter, architect, sister of John Blair, architect and Douglas Blair (deceased). Sister-in-law Janet Blair and great friend to ex-husband James D. Hutchison.
Beloved grandmother of Giovanni Noel Fallon, aunt of Alexandra, Jane and Charlotte, and loved step-mum to Victoria, Sam and Charlotte Porter.
A short battle with cancer, Philippa passed away surrounded by her family.
The family would like to thank the staff of Waimarie Private Hospital for their attentive care and the support of Philippa’s numerous friends and colleagues.
All communications to the Blair and Hutchison family c/- Sibuns Funeral Directors, Remuera, Auckland. staff@sibuns.co.nz
A private memorial gathering for Philippa will be possible at Sibun’s, Remuera for family and close friends only prior to the funeral.
A service to celebrate and commemorate Philippa Blair for extended family, friends and colleagues will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, Meadowbank, Auckland, on Saturday 25th January 2025 at 2.00pm. RSVP Appreciated.
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