Died peacefully at home in Paraparaumu on 19 February 2026, aged 79. Loved wife and soulmate of Gavin. Mother and mother-in-law of Rebecca and Greg Starr, Eva and Richard Bywater, and the late Dolan. Proud Grandma to Callum, Sean, Natasha, Matthew and Chris. Sister and sister-in-law of Helen and Bob Lane, Sister Mary Judith McGinley OP and Cecil Teasdale. Niece of Anna Taylor. A funeral will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, at 11.00am on Thursday 26 February, followed by a private cremation service.

Published by The Post on Feb. 23, 2026.