Also known as "Jacqui"
6 December 1947 – 13 August 2022
Also known as "Jacqui"
6 December 1947 – 13 August 2022
Passed away 13 August 2022 at Whangarei Hospital surrounded by family and taken way too soon. Dearly loved wife of Terry. Cherished mother of Geoff, Jeremy and Milly. Mother in law to Julz, Mel and Karl. Treasured Narnie of Luke, Sophie, Bella, Ben and Sam. Loved by pet staffy Sassy.
The world will be a much quieter place without her.
A service to celebrate Jacqui's life will be held on Tuesday 23 August at 2.30pm at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany. Followed by a private Cremation. A live stream of Jacqui's service will be available at www.dils.co.nz/s/jacqui Tributes to Jacqui can be made at the same place.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Rodney Animal Rescue would be appreciated www.rodneyanimalrescue.org/donate/

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services
RIP Jacqui ❤️❤️
Sending all our love from the family belonging to cousin Josephine Bonney. Go find her in heaven, Jacqui, have a cuppa and keep watch over us all. xxxx
It was nice to have known you Jacqui. You will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace
Dear Jacqui I can’t believe you are gone but you will be forever in our hearts. I miss my dearest friend. 🌹🌹
I will miss your quick wit and wonderful sense of humour.. Twinkling eyes and a lovely smile. Love , Victoria & Charlotte x
The world seems to be such a smaller place without you Jack, how I shall miss you xx
Jacqui rarely held back on telling me what she thought but I always appreciated her feedback and support. She was truly special, positively unforgettable, and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts are with you all. Andy, Karen & Brendan
Farewell my bestie work mate ever. Oh how we laughed when you Paula and I got together. I will miss you so. My deepest Condolences to Terry and all the family.
I still can’t believe you are no longer around … You were Always happy to share thoughts and advice when asked. A very straight talker - you never minced your words….😁 Thinking of you now, makes me smile… Im sure that Christ will be with you - Hugs to your family that are left behind - prayers for their loss… RIP, Jacqui 🤗❤️🤗
Blessed to have met you Jacqui and later in life to find you again on fb. I met you when you worked for Corgi Bantam and we were away together at a book conference in Uluru. You were always happy, vibrant and so supportive of timid me. You will always be in my thoughts. Beautiful soul 💜💜💜 Condolences to the family
To a life most certainly well lived and to an Aunt who created many positive memories during my childhood. Our deepest sympathies to Geoff, Jeremy, Milly and Uncle Terry. You left this world too early Aunty Jacky, but you gave a lot and live on in your cherished children.. Rest in peace. Michael, Giovanna, Matteo and Lisa.
My sincere condolences to everyone the Dimes family. No-one that met Jackie will ever forget her humour and wit. I feel privileged to have met her and have many cherished memories, right back to the day we first met and Jacqui welcomed me as one of her sons' (quite annoying) teenage friends. RIP Jacqui - you will be missed
My dear friend Jacqui, you will be missed by many, your passionate love for life and energy to get things done made your passing so hard to accept. My condolences to your family especially Sophie and Milly, due to health reasons I will not be attending Jacqui farewell I will miss you
To my dearest God Mother Aunty Jackie, It is with great sadness that myself and the family can not be in New Zealand to attend the service to remember you and celebrate your larger than beautiful life... You will always be close to my heart In my happy memories of childhood holidays together, Christmas gathering and time at the beach with the cousins. I thank you for your guidance, support and wicked sense of humor. Your laugh and personality was infectious. In Loving memory "Chrissy" Chris, Nadine, Mason, Rowan and Nyla To Terry, Geoff, Jeremy, Milly, partners and all the grand children our hearts are breaking for you; we are so sorry that you've lost someone who you all loved so much. "There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery"
To all of you she left behind It is bittersweet that I am away now and not able to join you to share in the celebration of Jacq’s life. I would cry a stupid amount so maybe for the best. In the decade I knew her, I honestly cannot recall one conversation when she did not joyfully tell me what some or all the family were up to. I had to keep up with names/events/jobs and her enthusiasm for everything you all did. Know that she was loved and respected for just the way she was by so many. The family picture wall and her reading nook with the pretty armchairs were a space she spoke of often. I bet when she traversed that rainbow in the sky, they heard her coming and she’s busy getting them all organised right now. I will miss her but know she is a guiding light – and one not ever to be forgotten. She was an ambassador for life itself and just getting on with it. Her immense love for you all was known to anyone she met. Heartful Love to you all – hold those glorious memories close. X Jacqui Cantell determination/bravery/joy and 💜
To all of you she left behind It is bittersweet that I am away now and not able to join you to share in the celebration of Jacq’s life. I would cry a stupid amount so maybe for the best. In the decade I knew her, I honestly cannot recall one conversation when she did not joyfully tell me what some or all the family were up to. I had to keep up with names/events/jobs and her enthusiasm for everything you all did. Know that she was loved and respected for just the way she was by so many. The family picture wall and her reading nook with the pretty armchairs were a space she spoke of often. I bet when she traversed that rainbow in the sky, they heard her coming and she’s busy getting them all organised right now. I will miss her but know she is a guiding light – and one not ever to be forgotten. She was an ambassador for life itself and just getting on with it. Her immense love for you all was known to anyone she met. Heartful Love to you all – hold those glorious memories close. X Jacqui Cantell determination/bravery/joy and 💜
I still can’t believe you have gone, it was a privilege to be your hairdresser and friend… whether it was talking about horses kids or grandkids you always made me laugh. We shared stories of our past and our colourful lives and I couldn’t get enough of it,. The last thing you said to me was live your life to the fullest because you don’t know what’s around the corner…. Who new!! I will miss you my friend you were one in a million 😥
My sincere condolences for the family. It is a loss of a truly one of a kind and beautiful soul. Jacqui will be sorely missed by so many and although I didn't know her well, my few times meeting her were very memorable and always a joy. I hope you can all find comfort in knowing that she made so many smile in her time and that she will forever be remembered by so many.
So sorry for your loss, taken far too early. Jacqui left her mark on everyone who knew her. My deepest sympathy to the wider family. But her memory will live on in all those she touched.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May she rest in peace John & Jo The Abraham family
Thinking of you all at this sad time & remembering Jacqui with love & affection. Linda & Steve The Rea Family UK
Thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences. Jean, Gary Tina & Douglas

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services

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