28 October 1938 – 7 November 2021
28 October 1938 – 7 November 2021
Our lovely Margaret sadly passed away on Sunday 7 November 2021 aged 83, at Heatherlea Rest Home. Very much loved and cherished wife of Ivan, much loved mother, mother-in-law and Nana of Sharon and Rob, Steve, Katherine and Frederick, Janine, Paora and Tara, and Bryce. “You will remain in our hearts always and be forever loved.
A huge thank you to Heatherlea and Taranaki Hospice for the care, compassion and kindness shown to Margaret and to all our family.
In preference to flowers please consider a donation to
Taranaki Hospice (Account number: 15 3948 0365008 080 reference: M Martin)
A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 10.30am, a private family cremation will be held.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions:
To attend in person (limited numbers), please call Eagars Funerals on 067592200 to register. For those unable to attend, Margaret’s funeral will be live streamed via her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/margaret.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
To Ivan, Steve, and family, thinking of you at this difficult time. We hope that treasured memories of Margaret will help you through this time of loss. Kindest Regards, George and Suzette Cole
sending my heartfelt condolences to Ivan ,Stephen and the extended family today. My Dad is able to attend this day of rememberence on my behalf to sing and share as if I were there. Margaret taught us all a lesson or two about tenacity, fabulous cooking and reminded us to put our best foot forward . forever in my heart wishing I could fly to NZ to be with you all. Katie
Dear Ivan, Steve and family, it was with sadness that I read of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time, may your special memories of happy times give you support. With love from Anne

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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