Dear Daphne Auntie, Thank you for being a part of so many wonderful memories of our time in New Zealand. I met you as an 8 year old child when my family and I moved to NZ and even though we called you auntie, you were immediately like the grandmothers I had left behind in India. Riddhi, Mom, Dad and I will carry you in our hearts forever. It's with fondness and now sadness that I remember our time with you - planting seeds in your garden, going to your garage sales or learning how to bake. Your generosity and kindness will never be forgotten. Even when we moved halfway across the globe, you remained a part of our family. I will always cherish the letters you sent every year on Christmas and on each of our birthdays. I am happy we were able to spend some more precious time with you on our last trip to New Zealand and to have had our conversations on the phone over the last few years. I wish we could have seen you one more time, but I know that you are at peace now and smiling down on us from Heaven. I will end this note in the same manner you always ended your letters to us. Lots of hugs and kisses. XOXOXO We Love you. Prachi and family.

We came to know Dephne in 1991. We just came from India. We worked together for two months and then she start worked for us. Now she became my two daughters grand mother. She baked , made sandwiches and took them to park. During this one year we become so close. She was my mother, my best friend. We moved to Whangaparao and still kept the same relationship. We moved to U.s. that time she helped me to do garage sale and wind up my house. Still now we kept the same relationship as a great friend. From 1995 to 2020 she never missed to send me Christmas card with calander and small gift. First time I missed last Christmas and I know she might not be doing well. She will be missed Dearly. I know she will be at peace and may God grant her eternal peace. My heart is so heavy today to say good bye to her. Thank you for everything. Thank you Daphne . Fly high🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you Joan and lynette .

To the blossoms of the most beautiful flower in New Zealand. I heard the news about your mom's passing, please accept my deeppest sympathies on your loss. She was the person who encouraged Nadia to think about me. The result of that is a pure love story between me and my future wife, Nadia. This year we are going to marry, and we owe this to daphne's input. It has been our biggest wish to visit this lost dear and spend sometime with her and to return some happiness to her.... I hope that she is in a much happier place! Apologies, English is not my first language so perhaps my construction of words sounds unusual to you but in my mother language 'Persian' these words make perfect sense to express our feelings. Definitely beautiful memories of Daphne will remain in our heart forever. Good wishes to all of you, Ali from Iran.

Beautiful Daphne… To me an inspiration…. Living in New Zealand away from home (Pakistan) I often wondered if aging can be graceful. I wouldn't have believed it had I not met Daphne and spent time with her. Back at home there is no concept of an old person living on their own let alone doing as much Daphne was able to accomplish in her day, from keeping her home super organized to keeping herself looking like a much celebrated queen, gardening, knitting, baking, staying in touch with family and friends despite the age related difficulties. I am so glad our paths crossed and unknowingly she taught me many invaluable lessons about life. I was a complete stranger but I was accepted like one of her own. We baked together, we watched tv shows together, went through the photo and gramophone collections. In all of that I admired her spirit and I was drawn to her sweetness and strength! Her demise has saddened me so deeply. I truly wish there was at least one more meeting with her. Surely I have lost a person who genuinely cared for me and was so thoughtful of me. I loved her, admired her and had immense care and respect for her. Luckily I believe in afterlife and being able to meet everyone we loved. Meanwhile I place my sentiments in the form of a wish, a wish that my dear Daphne is guided by the most beautiful angels to the most lovely garden in paradise. Amen My deepest condolences to Joan, Lynette, Michelle and their kids and everyone who has been effected by Dapne's departure. Sending you all warm wishes as you all take your time to heal. Love from Nadia

Dear Lyn I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing your dear Mum but I’m sure she was a very special person because she raised an amazing daughter. Wishing you peace and comfort during this sad time. Warm wishes Karen Downie

To my darling Aunty Daph. We always had amazing chats, and we could talk about anything - no subject was taboo! You were, and always will be, remembered as an amazing, intelligent , kind woman, who had so many talents - the baking, knitting, sewing, ironing, and, not to forget the famous garage sales, or when we would go out for dinner and hit the pokies :-) I will be celebrating your life, always thinking of you, and will never forget all the fun times we had. I am so glad you are at peace now, and I am sure we will meet again one day. Love you to the moon and back, Sue XXX

The matriaoc of the family has closed her eyes for the final time. Not many people are lucky enough to experience the love that I had from my Nana who not only spent every birthday Christmas and holiday showing us how much she loved and cared for us but on every day in between. She definitely didn’t have an easy life but she made sure we all did. The woman who showed my mother strength who in turn showed me. You’ve wanted peace for so long Nana I’m glad you finally have it. To know you are now able to watch over your whole family from above gives me some peace. Love you always and for ever