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Councillor Condon killed in road crash
Condon, rendered a paraplegic after contracting childhood polio, was a paralympic champion, representing New Zealand at six Paralympics between 1968 and 1988, winning medals and setting both national and international records in several events. A tribute page has been opened to the public on the Christchurch City Council website. The tributes will be added to a condolence book which will be presented to Cr Condon's family. The funeral service for Graham Condon was held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Barbadoes Street, on September 14 at 10am. Condon was elected as a councillor in 1995 and he was standing for re-election for the Shirley-Papanui ward in next months elections. Plans to name the Christchurch North Recreation Centre after Condon have been suggested by mayor Garry Moore. A plaque commemorating Councillor Condon's work has been unveiled at the Papanui Service Centre in a breakfast ceremony. Condon is survived by his wife Kath and children Craig and Andrea. Follow this story now – our recommended sourcesReporting this story
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58-year-old Christchurch City Councillor Graham Condon was killed after he was hit by a car on Lower Styx Road on Saturday, September 8 whilst riding his hand-propelled bicycle.