Nana Carol Thank you for being the mum of my amazing friend. I loved it every time you gave me the disapproving ‘mum’ look and gave me a new name. It’s been half a year without you but your presence is always around. Rest peacefully. Love Delwyn xxx

Carol The most beautiful soul. So loved by her family and friends because she is so very special. Her essence will live in our hearts and memories. My thoughts are with you all. Love Trace ❣️

Nan, You were so special to me and you will always have a place in my heart. I am sad to have lost my biggest cheerleader but I am also so grateful that you are no longer in pain or fighting. Rest easy Nan and just know that we will be fine. Not today, not tomorrow but one day together we will be okay. You grew a strong close family around you and that wont change. I love you to the moon and back x

Chats over coffee..and THAT CAT... Gardening tips over the fence...and THAT CAT... Laughs and gossip on our doorsteps..and THAT CAT... Those we cherish don't walk away... They're here beside you every minute of the day... Sending hugs to the family.. Tracey Wellington

Carol you were a wonderful sweet caring friend. Although I was able to visit you once or twice in my short visits to New Zealand I never forgot our friendship at school the mischief we got up to and the great feeling that we were special because we had a twin. I send my love to your family and may you rest in peace. Shirley

To HELEN JAN TANIA VANESA AND ALL YOUR FAMILIES. Carol will always hold a place in our heart. Yes carol was all and more that was said about her at the service. Carol was part of the Gordon-Stables family along with Helen Jan and Jack, The wonderful times you all shared with my darling sister Wendy flating together, having a wonderful time and getting up to mischief. Wendy passed away 35 years ago, now soon to be reunited with Carol, one of her best friends. Shirley and Graham also Twins are my siblings too and they live in Australia. They asked me to send their regards and love to you all. They like, Wendy had a lot of fun growing up with dear Carol. We loved her very much. Always the same, happy, smiling, very quick witted and a genuine beautiful lady. Carol you will be so missed but now in piece but never forgotten. Love you always

Dear Carol RIp my friend ! i will cherish our last catch up with the old girls and our sats etc in Lotto . The good times and fun we had dressing up. you were an immaculate dresser and use to tell me I must be the only person you know who wore my clothes out before throwing them out ! lol . dedicated and loyal . an amazing mother , nana , sister and more. you always praised me fir being the best mother to Matthew . your kindness and compassion towards him and the boys i will always remember ! your amazing ifamily is the true meaning of family .how blessed you were . Rip until us old girls catch up again ! Shirley xx

Carol ! RIP my friend .will remember our chats at the lotto counter.And the times you dreesed up for the themes with mum.i have a photo of you both dressed for a snow winter theme etc . the good old days ! how time did fly. your at peace now ! fly free and rest amongst the stars ! love Matt x

To Helen, Jan, Tania, Vanesa & all the family. Our Dearest Carol was a very very special woman, a mother, sister& Nana. I loved her so much. I know how you are all feeling in your Hearts. Out Hearts are brocken. I pray God in heaven watches over our precious Carol till we all meet again.

Nana, Thank you for being such a large part of raising the wonderful man I married, and for welcoming me into your family with so much love. You were a world class Nana, friend and person, and I feel so lucky to have known you for the past 8 years. You'll be sorely missed by all of us and have left the biggest hole in our hearts that no one else will ever be able to fill. Love you, Janelle

It's hard to believe that this wonderful person has left this earth. Three weeks ago Carol made us a coffee - even though she wasn't well we still had a few laughs - a special time. My thoughts are with the amazing family who have cared so much for Carol and also with Helen, Woody and Jan. Love to all - Julie and Graham Parker

Carol, a lovely friend called to [G]nomesville] too soon, Treasured memories crafted over the years will remain to remind us of how much we enjoyed time spent together. Our sincere condolences to Carol's family.

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.R.I.P Carol.You will be sadly missed.

Our thoughts are with you and your family Tania. xxx

To Carol’s family - what a special lady and such fun when we shared a room in TBH. She always commented how wonderful you were to her and was so happy when I visited at Vanessa & Trevor’s home. You will miss her terribly but do treasure the memories. Sending love & deepest sympathy - Wendy Waite

To Tania and Vanessa and families, My most heartfelt sympathy. Carol was a lovely woman whom I will always remember with fondness. I am glad she is now breathing easy. Thinking of you all. Much Love Gaye and family

to Tania, Vanesa & all the family. Carol was a special mum ,nana ,sister ,& a wonderful friend. She'll be so missed by everyone, but ,our memories are forever. love to you all , Anne & Jim.

l cant say goodbye,its just too hard so save a place for me right beside you where ive always been ,Love Pantsy

Carol remained so positive & has battled with her COPD for so long to remain as independent as long as she could. She has always been so very grateful for family support & being able to stay with Vanessa & Trev provided her with ongoing security. Getting to know, then visiting Carol has been a priviledge. My thoughts are with you all. Linda

l havent lost just a sister but a special friend.We have been there for each other through a lot of bad times but also a lot of really good ones .Those are the memories l will carry with me.l will be here for your girls ,but you knew that.l will miss you so much Carol.Love you so much 💕Henny and Woody

To Carols family my heartfelt thoughts go out to you at this time. It is fair to say i was shocked to read of Carols passing, i will remember her with a smile on my face because she always made me laugh, may she rest in peace. x

To Tania,Vanessa, Henny, Woody and Jan - my thoughts and love are with you at this incredibly sad time, I know you will have so many happy memories to share as you say your last farewell to Carol. R.I.P.

Our thoughts are with you all as you say goodbye to Carol and so sorry we cannot be there to share the many fun memories. Will always treasure the years we knew her. Love to all.

Our thoughts are with you all as you say goodbye to Carol and so sorry we cannot be there to share the many fun memories. Will always treasure the years we knew her. Love to all.