8 November 1946 – 19 September 2021
8 November 1946 – 19 September 2021
Passed away gracefully at home surrounded by family on 19 September 2021.
Loved wife of Wesley. Treasured Mother and Mother-in-law of John and Vicky, Diane and William, Krystal and Daniel. Vivacious and fun-loving MaMa of Joshua and Tayla, PorPor of Isabelle, Hunter and Harrison.
Your passion for life and family sparkled and shone through the shadow of Leukemia.
A celebration of Sally’s life will be held at Osborne’s Funeral Director’s Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua on Saturday, September 25 at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, family ask for donations to Rotorua Hospice via www.rotoruahospice.co.nz or may be left at the service.
Due to current COVID restrictions, number of attendees is limited to 100.
Sally has chosen interment at Waikumete cemetery, Auckland. Due to COVID restrictions, this will occur once Auckland reaches Level 2. Family and friends will be welcome to attend.
Live Stream at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com Event ID: osbornes Password: NS77H6
Funeral service held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel
Aunty Sally has left a trail of lovely memories. We will treasure our memories and will be remembered with love. Hazel and Steve.
Sincere condolences to Wesley and family. So sorry to hear of Sally’s passing. She was so smiley, cheerful and kind, always made me laugh, and I loved her company. I was so fortunate that you both came to visit me briefly earlier this year in Wellington. Sorry we cannot be there personally with you at this sad time but we are thinking of you all. Rest in peace Sally. May Ching Ng and family
Dear Aunty Sally Missing you forever and I will treasure all the fond memories of you. You are irreplaceable and always will be. Aunty Sally you were truly one of the kind and so dearly loved by everyone. You had always made time foe me us when we came to visit you at Rotorua, you rescheduled your appointments to be with us. You made me feel welcome, no matter what was going on. Visiting me in Australia along with Lawrence and Robert, we will all miss your visits to Sydney. My sincere condolences to you Uncle Wess, John, Diane, Krystal and your loving families. Rest in Peace Aunty Sally
Aunty Sally You are sadly going to be missed I will always remember you as a loving and caring Aunty growing up You always made time to visit us in Australia and welcomed Clorena and I and the boys when we visited you in Rotorua Our sincerely condolences to uncle Wes, john, Diane, krystal and families Rest In Peace Lawrence / Clorena and family
Dear Aunty Sally, we will miss your vibrant and fun personality. I have fond memories of our family gatherings and holidays together. Rest in peace. Love from Selena and family
Aunty Sally, you will be so sadly missed, but your warm open arms that made us feel so welcome into your family home in Rotorua whenever we visited will be always remembered, We will cherish the many happy times we had together and whenever you came to Sydney to visit us and my brothers Eddie and Lawrence. Our sincere condolences to Uncle Wesley, Johnny, Diane, Krystal and your loving Families Rest in peace Aunty Sally Robert and Kerrie
You will be Sadly Missed Aunty Sally, Sorry we weren't able to be there to see you off on your journey, bloody Covid!! Sincere Condolences to you Uncle Wes,Johnny,Dianne & Crystal and families. I will always treasure the times we had,the visits, the trip to the South Island I managed to weasel into with your family haha, even though I was a little shit. The times we caught up when I had jobs to do in Rotorua with my guys and you asked us to come for a Chinese meal prepared by you, your generosity always. Much Love from Roger (Sparrow) and Kim, Tayla,Timothy,Kelsie & Chloe. Fly High Aunty and we will see each other again one day
Sally was a beautiful human being whose life epitomized service and love. My family visited Wes and Sally in January 2020 and our hearts were touched by her hospitality, generosity of spirit and kindness. She left a lasting impression. Our deepest condolences to Wes, John, Diane and Krystal. Sally was a true gem. Love Damien, Donna, Sam, Ben and Abby Cleland.
Thank you for always having the time for us either in Rotorua or in Auckland. Your kindness and friendly personality will always remind us of who you were. God leaves these wondrous memories to help us through our tears. Rest in Peace Aunty Sally Wen and Peter
You will be sadly missed Aunty Sally as you always made time for Mel and I when we manage to get to see you in Rotorua with a warm welcome and open arms we will treasure the times we spent with you and Uncle Wesley. We apologise for not be able to attend the service Condolences to Uncle Wesley, Johnny, Diane, Krystal and the Family Thank you Rest in Peace Aunty Love, Mel and Phillip
Dear Sally, we will miss your kindness, thoughtfulness and love for us all. We really appreciate the times that we had together and your commitment to keep in touch; visiting us here and in Australia too. I (Betty )especially treasured the trips that you made to Australia - the tour to see the wildflowers in Western Australia and the visits to my home in Brisbane. Thank you for being such a wonderful sister & aunty. With love, Betty, Janice, Steven & families
condolences to the family sad news about Sally passing last Sunday, she was a bright happy person her smile made everyone happy and cheerful, she will be miss by everybody who knew her throughout her life, she was a great cook a great host staying at their place many times a fantastic host
Unable to be at the service because of the lockdown in Auckland. However will be there in spirit and Brendon will be there on my behalf. Loss of a great sister in law, will be sadly missed. As a consulation she is now at peace. Mervyn Ah Chan
Sally was a valued and loved member of the Altrusa Club of Rotorua for many years, She remained a friend of many of our members from her involvement with Altrusa, our condolences to Wes and the family from Roz Hunt Pauline Kingston and other Rotorua Altrusans who had enjoyable times doing community service with Sally .Arohanui Sally we will miss you and your enthusiasm for life .
Your warm friendly personality, with that very infectious smile, will remain etched in our memory. Rest in peace Sally Lawgun family
Funeral service held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel

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