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Gwendolyn Isabel "Gwen" MARTIN

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Gwendolyn MARTIN Obituary

With heavy hearts we announce, after a courageous battle, Gwen peacefully passed away, aged 64, in the loving arms of family, on the September 25, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. Gwen leaves behind her loved children shared with Paul Scobie, Ricki, Michelle and Rikki Johnstone. Her precious grandchildren Tahleigha, Jayden, Isabella and Khobe and cherished great-granddaughter Aurea. Loved sister of Lynn Burns and older sister of Priscilla, adored aunty of Joseph and Tyla, Olivia, Danyal and Claudia Gear, cherished Great-Aunt of Marlee. Daughter of the Late Ron Martin and Prudence Turner, step-daughter of Malcom. Special friend to all that met her. Gwen is making her final journey to rest beside her mother in Invercargill.
Until we meet again you will forever be in our hearts... "this is just beyond the beyond's"
A service to celebrate Gwen's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday, October 1 at 11.30am. Private Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to be sent to 17 Regent Street, Wreys Bush 9689.



Published by Southland Times on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Sallyann Humphrey

October 6, 2025

Can't believe when I read this in the newspaper, had to reread a couple of times. Sending sympathy and condolences to Martin/Turner families. We met at JHHS 1975-78 and had so much fun during those years with best friends Barbara W, Christine F, Karen M, and twins Debbie/Donna S, Julie D. Unfortunately we lost touch when we all started our working life and forged new friend connections. Still from time to time came into contact with your sister from SBS and your dear Mum at Southern Vets when I worked there, when she brought in her dog, and we would have a lovely catch up. Once again thinking of your family at this sad time and thinking back to those school days. Wish we could have all reconnected at some stage!! Sallyann Humphrey, Clyde.

Barbara Low

October 4, 2025

Knew Gwen when she worked at Cargill Resthome she was always a lovely caring person.
So very sorry for your loss.

Julie Cupples (Derriman)

October 2, 2025

Gwen was a much loved friend from High School. I have many fond memories of us navigating our teenage years together. Posters on our walls of David Cassidy, Bay City Rollers etc.... Sleepovers. Gwen's laughter.... I will sadly miss you Gwen. Sending my condolences and love to your family, Julie Cupples (nee Derriman) xx

David Roberts

October 1, 2025

We often played with Gwen and Priscilla as children. Their parents and family are friends on the family. Rest in peace Gwendolyn.
May peace find it's way into your hearts, even in the quietest times of sorrow.
May the memory of your loved one a light that never fades-- a legacy of love, laughter, and the bonds that time cannot break.
May you feel held by the love that surrounds you--
In ever embrace, every shared story, every silent tear.
May strength rise gently within you,
and may may grace wake beside you as you navigate this loss.

Though words may falter, may compassion speak louder,
Though days may feel heavy, may hope whisper softly.
And though absence may ache,
May love remain-- deep, enduring, and ever present.

Amen.

Wendy Anderson

October 1, 2025

Thinking of you all, Gwen was one of our support workers when I was at DRC, she was kind, diligent and reliable and one of the best fly high Gwen

debbie sullivan

September 30, 2025

So many funny school memories of a friend. So sorry your school friends didn't get to reconnect. We were trying to. My deepest condolences to Gwen's family.

Barbara Duff

September 30, 2025

So sad to read of Gwendolyn´s passing
I was at high school with Gwendolyn
So lovely
Wishing the family the best at this time

Chris Pepper

September 30, 2025

Thinking of you Priscilla as you farewell your loved Sister. Be brave

Tahleigha

September 30, 2025

We love you nana fly high gorgeous

Lynn Burns

September 30, 2025

So sorry to hear of Gwen's passing. We didn't spend a lot of time together, but was so lovely to spend the time we did. My thoughts are with all the family xxx

Robyn Officer

September 30, 2025

To Gwen's family I am so sorry to hear your mum/grandmother has passed away. I have very fond memories of Gwen working with her and taking our grandchildren places. She was a very kind compassionate person.

Jeanette Fincher Digney

September 29, 2025

I remember Gwendolyn from Hawthorndale school. We sat next to each other one year.
Gwen had beautiful long hair, her Mum would always put beautiful ribbon and fancy hair clips in her hair.
So sad to read she has passed away far to early.
Rest in peace lovely girl

Sandra Laughton

September 29, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Gwens family and friends. I worked with Gwen at DRC and remember her as a kind compassionate woman.

Debbie stephens

September 29, 2025

Fond memories of a really nice person
Condolences to your entire family

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