30 July 1937 – 30 July 2022
30 July 1937 – 30 July 2022
Passed away peacefully after a short illness in Hawera hospital on her 85th birthday.
Dearly loved wife of Phil (dec).
Loving Mother of Joan and James Poutu (Tongaporutu), Judith (dec), Chris (dec), and Andrew (Blenheim).
Loving Grandma of Brendan, Nicola, Kate, Julie and their partners.
Loving Mangi of 13 great Grandchildren and 2 great great Grandchildren.
Requiem Mass to celebrate Margaret's life will be held at 11am on Monday 8 August 2022 at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, 90 Miranda St, Stratford.

Funeral service held at Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception
Beautiful lady. Sadly missed.
I have fond memories of your time at the Midhirst dairy. You told me that my Dad would go behind the counter and help himself to ice cream or lollies etc. The apprentice couldn’t work out what was going on!!! Judith and I had a lot of fun at the dairy and we were always close. You were such a great cook and I remember our family devouring the guacamole which you had made. RIP Aun
I am really sorry that I can't make it to the funeral. Margaret was always supportive, and loved all her nephews and nieces. She will be missed. Ben
Margaret was such a lovely woman. Our son, John ,enjoyed working with her at St Josephs. Now in the arms of Jesus .
Sending our love and thoughts from Amelia and Margie and all our family. Remembering Margaret with love. Sorry we can't be there in person but we will be watching the live stream.
The Jeffares family extends Our sympathy to all -From Margaret's Brother ,Tom Jeffares and sister-in-law Ola (both deceased ) Aunt of Susan & Terry Wash , Brian and Diann , Greg and Janette . Peter and Nicola : Great Aunt of Sarah and Brooke Williams , Carmen and Craig Innes , and Steven . Kieran and Holly .Anna and Steven Cowan Laura and Brendon Bennett . Rachel and Joshua Takao Lisa and Dave Lilly, Jane and Rory Dunn . Kate and David Dodds . Hugs and xxx to you all .
Fun loving workmate. Had many a great laugh with Margaret and plenty of antics while we were job sharing a teacher aide position. Also remembering great times at the river with Margaret and my own kids. Rest in Peace Margaret, hope you find great cafes on the other side! Deepest sympathy from Lynette, Gerald & Family
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time
Sorry to read the passing of Mrs Ellmers, remember them owning the Midhirst Dairy, RIP Mrs Ellmers Kia Kaha family
Sending love and hugs to all the family. The Childs/Elmer's families were always entwined and we have many fond memories. My 3 always referred to Aunty Margaret and still do to this day as The Tadpole Lady. Jeanette, Grant, Bradley and Dean.
My sincere condolences to Margaret's family. She was a wonderful person that I had the pleasure of working with at St Joe's. Margaret will be sorely missed in the community.

Funeral service held at Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception

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