24 April 1926 – 21 September 2020
24 April 1926 – 21 September 2020
CANDY, Maureen Zita (nee Peebles):
Peacefully at Rhapsody Rest Home on Monday, 21 September 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Chas. Cherished mother of Eileen and Michael Kirby; Ian and Karen; Marion; Neil and Dana; Bruce and Carol; Paula; Louise and Craig. Loved Nana of her 11 grandchildren and Great-Nana to 10 great grandchildren.
Messages to Maureen’s family may be left on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/maureen.
Requiem Mass for Maureen will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Powderham St, New Plymouth on Thursday 24 September 2020 at 1.00pm. Rosary will be held in the church on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm. R.I.P

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
I remember Maureen & Chas from years ago (1960s) when holidaying with my Uncle Andrew King in Kaponga, and nany times since. Please accept my condolances, a lovely lady and true friend to Andrew & Rona. Catherine White
Maureen was a great person happy to talk with folk, a lovely mum to her family. I am sure the family have many super memories to recall and help them through their grief. RIP Maureen.
To the Candy family: what a great woman your mother was. She was a Mum substitute for Cushla and did that job so well. Go well guys
Sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful Mother, Mother in law and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
A lovely lady who had a lovely family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
A lovely lady who had a lovely family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Sending our deepest sympathy to all the family. Maureen's smile and laugh was infectious, and she was always so caring and thoughtful - often asking about how others were getting on. Rest in Peace Maureen.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family during the sad loss of Maureen. From Lynette, Michael, Neil, & Suzanne (Sam & Noeline Drought's family).
Sending heart felt love and thoughts to Bruce & Carol, Paula & Louise. I have very fond memories of Maureen. Arohanui to the family from Rachel Doeg & Taikoko Whanau. XX
Our condolences to all the family. Maureen was a wonderful and loving person with a great faith. It was a pleasure to get to know her through church and our prayer group. At rest with her Jesus now. Tina.
Very sad to hear of your loss. Regards to Neil, Bruce and rest of the family. Murf

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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