16 January 1932 – 28 March 2022
16 January 1932 – 28 March 2022
Barbara's Service.
5th of April 2022 at 11 am
The Potter's House Christian Church
38 Grasslands Place, Frankton, Hamilton, New Zealand.
MCGRATH, Barbara Elizabeth (nee Dagg), Daughter of Tom & Ette Dagg. Beloved Wife of Aaron Dixon McGrath (Deceased). Mother of Brent, Donna, Greg, Deborah, Helen, Tracey & Scott. Grandmother to 21, Great-Grandmother to 42 & Great-Great-Grandmother to 1. Barbara passed away peacefully on the 28th of March 2022 in her 90th year. A private cremation has taken place as per Barbara’s wishes. A service will take place on the 5th of April 2022. Service details will be added to Barbara’s tribute page on the Simply Funerals website. All communications to Simply Funerals. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice Waikato in Barbara’s Honor.
Tribute from Tony and Liz Gantley
I'm starting to wonder if giving people half eaten confectionery was something you just did for a laugh... you were always good at being consistently forgetful. Love you Nan xxoo
I will never stop missing you Nan. I'll never forget your cute little giggle, and how you never left the house without looking your best... and always adding that last touch of lipstick! Some of my best memories were of you taking me to the ponds to feed the ducks, the smell of water from the pool on the concrete, the honey suckle bush, silverside roast dinners, and marmite on toast in the mornings... and who could forget the smell of the doll you forever kept in the spare room :) You remembered I was looking for chicken ornaments for my kitchen window.. you bought me one when we were together, and you sent Mum home with another one which you had found for me... both will forever sit in my kitchen windows. I know now you are very happy and healthy with the lord, and we will see you and celebrate when its our time to meet again. Until then, I love you Nan ❤
The very best neighbour I could have ever wished for. I will miss you every day Barb but am so thankful that I got to live beside you for so long and will always remember you with love. RIP my beautiful friend
Thanks for all your love Nan, for the pool swims, rice bubbles in front of the tv, half nibbled chocolate gifts, on time birthday cards, lunch dates, and side splitting laughs. You are absolutely loved and will be missed dearly. See you soon Nan ♥️ Love always, Jim & Acacia
What a beautiful women you where Barb, thank-you for kindness, love, friendship and support. No one could have asked for a better mother in-law. You where the perfect lady in all ways, loved by all especially me. Thank-you also for your beautiful daughter whom has all your characteristics and has enriched my life so much. You always saw the best in all of us, always loved us all regardless of the circumstances, never judged, never condemned but always supported. We will miss you deeply, your warm smile, the cheeky look, those coffee outings. I was always amazed at your ability to name all those grandchildren, yet you never managed to remember where your glasses where. We will rejoice at your place in heaven, remember you constantly, celebrate your life always and recall the memories. Till we meet again... Rex
You were Queen of the family, Everyone looked up to you with Pride . You were my wonderful Mummy , travel partner and a best friend . I am so grateful for all the Love and fun times we shared nothing will ever destroy those memories . Rejoice for we will be laughing together again .. Donna and Rex
Just editing! Mum had 24 grandies.
You were the best mumma ! You were not just my mum but my friend, my mate and confident. Thank you for your unconditional love for me and mine. I am missing you but I know we will meet again in paradise. Dance with joy and peace my love, until we can dance again together xxx
Couldn’t have had a better mother, mother in law, grandmother. 7 of us growing up and dozens of grandies - we never wanted for anything. Day light saving Saturday Barb- don’t be late. Love always Greg & Shaz
Gotama Buddha is reputed to have said over 2600 years ago, "no matter what you do for your mother, you can never repay her for what she has done for you" I now know he was right, try as I might. I'm so glad you're at peace. Go with all our love. Brent & Sue
Adored Loved Cherished We could of never asked for a more Amazing Mumma. Never Goodbye its until we meet again my sweet Mumma you are beautiful in every way. Thank you Lord for our treasured Gift I miss your embrace your funnies that made me laugh ever day. Your kind and wonderful ways I MISS YOU TODAY MUMMA until we meet again 💔

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