A Song for Lois ❤️❤️❤️ I Remember You I remember you, the way you’d smile, The way you'd laugh, your loving style. Mother, sister, friend so bright, You filled our world with golden light! I remember you, with a book in hand, Lost in stories, dreams so grand. Painting pictures, stitching love, Bringing beauty to us. Oh Lois, a lady of many hats, Smiling wide, no looking back! We miss you, we won’t forget, Your love lives in us! I remember you, with a song so sweet, Ukulele strumming, tapping feet. Banjo playing, laughter high, Music dancing in the sky! Oh Lois, a lady of many hats, Smiling wide, no looking back! We miss you, we won’t forget, Your love lives in us! Through garden blooms and sweet perfume, Your love still dances in every room! A voice so bright, a joy so free, Your spirit lives in me! Oh Lois, a lady of many hats, Smiling wide, no looking back! We miss you, we won’t forget, Your love lives in us! La-da-da-da, I sing for you, I remember love from you! With every tune, with every thread, Your joy lives on La-da-da-da, I sing for you, I remember love from you! With every tune, with every thread, Your joy lives on

Dearest Lois… You taught me so much about so much, you loved me unconditionally, you shared your family with me (the four legged & two legged ones). 🐾🐾🐾 Endless hours at the theatre doing whatever needed to be done 🎭🎭🎭, Friday wine & cheese with you & Maureen while creating the wardrobe for Katherine Howard 🥂🥂🥂, the history lessons 🌏🌏🌏, all the dinners when I was alone & unwell 😋😋😋, if I needed a piece of purple ribbon you’d produce it, or a string of beads… 🎏🎏🎏, I hope you are flying high on a real dragon now 🐲🐲🐲, seeing all the wonderful things of the world that captured you. 🌈🌈🌈 Hermione sits at my door as she sat at yours… 🧚🏼‍♂️🧚🏼‍♂️🧚🏼‍♂️, thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I will always remember that ‘near enough is not enough, it must be right!’ 😉😉😉 The Dragon of Death In a faraway, faraway forest lies a treasure of infinite worth, but guarding it closely forever looms a being as old as the earth. Its body is big as a boulder and armored with shimmering scales, even the mountaintops tremble when it thrashes its seven great tails. Its eyes tell a story of terror, they gleam with an angry red flame as it timelessly watches its riches, and the dragon of death is its name. Its teeth are far sharper than daggers, they can tear hardest metal to shreds. It has seven mouths filled with these weapons, for its neck swells to seven great heads. Each head is as fierce as the other, Each head breathes a fiery breath, and any it touches must perish, set ablaze by the dragon of death. All who have foolishly stumbled on the dragon of death’s golden cache remain evermore in that forest, nothing left of their bodies but ash. Jack Prelutsky

It was with a heavy heart that I received the news of Lois’ passing. She was 40 years older than me, but a great friend. We shared many stories over a glass (or 2!) of bubbles and she always had great advice to offer me. I shared every major life event with Lois, and even though we hadn’t seen each other in recent years, she was often in my thoughts. She would never miss a birthday, even though I always mixed hers up with the 13th of May! I will always remember her cheeky laugh and her positivity. She’d call me and tell me about her latest stint in hospital, always managing to find the amusing side. Lois - you were a big influence in my life and I will never forget you. Thank you for so many fun times. You were one in a million! Love Anna, Kara, Craig and Miles xxx

Dear Aunty Lo and families. We were lucky to have such a character in our lives. A great mum who adored her boys, a loving sister to all the girls and a little aunt who had a great presence. Finally resting at peace and no doubt organizing the next show. Rest easy Aunty Lo. With love to you all. KERRY PENNEY.

Dear Dear Lois i am Ume from Japan, i med Lois in year 2004 in Tauranga , i was 25 years old. She was director of 16th avenue theatre, and she pick me up for one part, and i did so many experience from the drama in New Zealand, also i and my wife Yuri visited her home and had coffee, it was so relaxed time, we kept exchanging xmas card after we came back to Japan, and also she added xmas presend after we have babys. she never forget to sending it to us, we are waiting for her lovely letter every year. three years ago, just before covid started, i visited Lois Wellington home, and enjoied lunch with Lois and Michael and familiy. it was so memorable moment!! Rest in Peace big wet kiss from Ume and Yuri, Big wet kiss was my Dialogue in drama., i never forget this word....

This Is saddest news in this year, It was super good memory when I enjoyed Drama with her in Tauranga, and also have special lunch in Wellington. We never forget her lovely smile, and kindness. We really wish Lois is Rest In Peace. Lots of love xxxx UME AND YURI

Great memories of a gracious Aunty, may she rest in peace.

Our children all grew up together.We shared many birthdays, dinner parties, fishing trips, card games , lots of laughs and many happy times. Lois was a lovely mother, wonderful cook and dress maker and many more talents.. Lots of love to the family Matthews family from No 7❤️

Dear Loey Such a lovely talented woman and how lucky I was to have you for my sister. My love will always be with you and your family ❤❤ Annie 💕

Dear Loey.... Such a lovely talented woman and how lucky I was to have you for my sister. My love will always be with you and you family. Annie

We Had good times old mate. Thanks for care, sharing and talking over the years. I remember fondly all Plays we did I'm hoping Shakespeare is up there looking after you. I will miss you. Keith Chaplin

We had good times old mate. Thanks for care, sharing and talking over the years. ' I remember fondly all Plays we did.. I am hoping Shakespeare is up there looking after you. I will miss you. Keith Chaplin.

To Rhys, Michael , Andrew and families So sorry for the loss of dear Aunty Loey but know she is now at peace , probably in the theatre doing what she loved to do ❤ My thoughts are with you all and you were so lucky to have had such an amazingly strong Mum by your sides. It must run in the family 🥰 Love and hugs to you all Vicki , Darren , Lucy and Ally ❌❌

Most profound sympathies to your family, Michael, Lalaine, and Sophia. It was a privilege knowing and chatting with Ma'am Lois Helen, even for a bit, in 2019 when I came to visit your house in Wellington. It was a joy seeing her enjoy watching her favorite Korean shows on TV at home. Prayers for strength for the whole family during this period of mourning. May your family be comforted with the love and warmth of family and friends. May your mum rest in eternal peace. Love and prayers, Faina and my family (with Nathaniel, Gerald, and Bertrand Diola)

Condolences to my cousins & their families Lois was vibrant & flamboyant - a star in every way whose memory will never diminish & live on in the family & friends whose lives she touched .. blesses & love to you all Sonya

It was a privilege meeting, knowing and chatting with you, Ma'am Lois Ellen when I came to visit briefly Lalaine, Michael, and Sophia (my god daughter) in Wellington last 2019. May you rest in eternal peace. It was a joy seeing you enjoy watching Korean shows at your home. Praying for comfort and strength to the family you left behind. May the love and warmth of family and friends cheer you up, Lalaine, Michael, Sophia and the whole family during this time of mourning. With deepest sympathies, Faina and family (with Nathaniel, Gerald, & Bertrand)

My deepest sympathy to Michael, Lilane and all the family. It was a pleasure to have cared for Lois during her stay in the Hutt. Lois was truly the most determined and courageous woman that I have ever met. Through sadness and illness she was an inspiration to all. Lois was like a second Mum to me and she will be deeply missed. Rest In Peace Lois Love your favourite carer Robbie (Robyn Cohen) 💐💐💐

My deepest sympathy to all the Heagren family. Lois was my “other mother” and will be dearly missed. The times I spent caring for Lois were mostly full of chats and fun. Lois was the strongest and most determined woman I have ever met. Her determination under difficult circumstances was an inspiration to all. Rest In Peace Lois Your favourite caregiver Robbie (Robyn Cohen) 💐💐💐

I will always wonder how you were able to bring up wonderful boys, I only have 1 and I don't know how to fit all tasks in a day. We will miss our usual conversations of our favourite TV shows from Home and Away to K-Dramas. Although we are deeply saddened about this news, we know that you're in a better place now and I'm sure you'll be happy to be able to sew beautiful costumes again in a beautiful place. You will always have a special place in our hearts. Sending love and prayers to the whole family. Love, Oscar, Anne & Michon

🕊Sad times, It is hard to know what to say to help. Have hope in tomorrow, Have faith in the everlasting, And take comfort in the love of friends and family. From Morry & Lyn Frost, Our sincere condolences, To Andrew, Suzie and Family🕊🦋🕊⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

Our condolences, Andrew and Sue Heagren. We wish both you and family strength and peace 🕊

It has been a loving experience re uniting with you and your other boys, I regret it took so long to do so. We made up a lot of lost time in a short time.. Thank you Mum, your time of rest has now begun, forever in our hearts & minds and never forgotten xxx