Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital, Auckland on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aged 68. Dearly loved wife of Ken and beloved mother of Chris and Bex, Michelle and Niall. Loved third daughter of the late John and Agnes. Especially loved daughter-in-law of Edna and the late Athol Blakie. Beloved sister of Ken, Morag, and Eileen and their families. Sister-in-law of Agnes, Dean, Tony; Steve, Jo; Susan, Ian; Michael, Davina, and aunty to their families, and special aunt of her many grandnieces and nephews. Private memorial gathering in Invercargill.
"Always in our hearts and finally at peace."

Published by Southland Times on Feb. 21, 2026.