Joan Edna SVENDSEN

FUNERAL HOME

William Cotton & Sons

29 Beattie Street

Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

Joan SVENDSEN Obituary

Passed away on 16 January 2026, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Bernie for 63 years. Loved mother of Colin & Helen, Janet & Neville, Andrew, Scott & Esther. Much loved Nana to 12 and great-grandmother to many. Special thanks to the staff at Lavender Blue and Ranfurly Manor. A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at William Cotton & Sons Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding on Wednesday 21 January 2026, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at www.williamcotton.co.nz/tributes Messages to the Svendsen Family, c/- 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702.

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Published by Manawatu Standard on Jan. 17, 2026.

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for Joan SVENDSEN

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Mark Pickford

January 21, 2026

Our late parents Judy and Cyril deeply valued their friendship and fellowship with Joan.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bernie and the entire family during this difficult time.
Anthony & Mark Pickford

Joy Bowra-Dean

January 18, 2026

Bernie, we are so sorry to read of Joan's passing. You will miss her so much.
Please accept David's and my condolences. We will endeavour to attend her farewell.
Much love, Joy

Alison Rankin

January 18, 2026

Bernie was Robs best friend and our gromsman so we hve known Joan just about as long as Bernie has, a wonderful friend and will be so missed. My love and Sympathy to all the family, and especially to you Bernie. Alison Rankin.

Sheryll and Peter Mercer

January 17, 2026

To Janet and Neville and your family, we pray God´s comfort and hope for you all as you have had to say goodbye (for now) to your loved mother and grandmother. Even when our parents reach a good age, it´s not easy to let them go. Sheryll and Peter Mercer

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