Farewell Marie , what a beautiful send off you had because you earned it! Congrats on 92 laps of the sun . On behalf of the Bonars we will miss your smile and humor that we came to know and love. Regards Sean

So sorry for you lost beautiful service Regards Raewyn Barrett Melbourne Australia

Hi to Toddy and all the family. What a wonderful celebration of Marie's life. I am so happy I could be there with you all and watch the service, though not in person, Marie was a great lady and achieved much in her life she will be missed by many. Ces, Brendan you said it all. Love and God bless to all of you. Connie and our family. xxx

My heart is broken. 😭 for you all "Toddy" you were an outstanding partner too Marie and I also loved your company you one funny bloke and we were very cloe in age! When and still am a bro inlaw and I used visit New Plymouth back in the 70s/80s, sometimes with my Mum who loved sharing company with Marie, who and Dad who both passed with me holding their hands. but with Mum when diagnosed with untreatable cancer of the Bile Duct, rare and aggresive. I Moved in with Mum staight away, my employers at the time gave gave me all the time i needed or lose me. Naturally it was a hard time for me and also a good time, because at the start it was the Mum that I knew, we played uncountable card games. Mums favourite game was Koo & Can, a game we played when I was younger we had all the days together and I got to tell her a lot of things about how much i loved her and every thing that she had done for me that I could remember. It took 13 weeks for Mum to pass but being the one who gave her the Morphine starting with various strengths of pills. Until one morning when Mum fell over in the toilet with her pants around her ankles and i had to pick her up from the floor and wipe her, my Angel cousin Sue came over and said that's it Eric im moving in she was there until the final Day she is the youngest of the family of 13. Then when the nurses cut down the visits to once a week. they showed us how to load the Morphine pump that was forever attatched to her arm, I'll never forget the sound it made. I watched her go from Mum to someone like a Austwitch/ Belson prisoner of war absolute skin and bone. Mum was unresponsive In the last 4 days But at least when you spoke in her ear she squeezed my hand. But in the last two days I got no more squeezes. I am glad that euthanasia is nearly law for those with there Doctors permission to use it. If it ever happened to me I would like it to be in Wellington looking at the sea and listening to tho Waves breaking on the beach. Anyway I just had to tell my story. Isaac has always wanted to come to N.Z. to give Marie a big hug out of the 10 great/great grand children he's the only boy Marie was over here when he was born and I could always hear the joy in her voice when he rang her I have a great photo of Marie with jet black hair holding onto Jess at her Baptisim. Also to Marie who came to Australia to see Isaac when he was born give him a bath etc I also have the photos I will compile them into a small Album and send them on. "Good Mothers produce Good Children" Peter/Raywen/Annette/Brendon, and us I am unhappy about our loss Marie was so much like my Mother😭 Eric,Isaac,Jessica.

A wonderful Aunt who contributed greatly to her extended family. Very sorry Dad and I can't attend. Love to you all

Sending love and hugs to Toddy and all the family today as we say goodbye to our ever smiling,Aunty Marie. You filled our lives with music and laughter which will stay with us forever. RIP now. xx

Our Deepest sympathy at this very sad time with love and fond memories of Marie From Pat Nicol and family Russell Alison Todd and families Beverley Leggett Bill and Families

To John and maire family so sorry to hear passing of maire so glad i got to meet the family maire was such a lovely lady and glad i got to know her i was maire support worker for showering from monday to friday will miss your good morning sharon and lovely smile and the smell of your Red Door Perfume that you put on everyday without fail will be sadly missed love from sharon nairn

Dear Toddy and Marie's family We are sorry to hear of Marie's passing. She will be sadly missed and we hope your memories provide some comfort at this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on the loss of a loved one, sorry we are unable to attend the service but thinking of you all.

Our deepest sympathy to all the family and Toddy , Marie thanks for your ability to make everyone smile with your generous nature sadly missed from all the families in Aussie Colin and Nan

Thank you to Toddy and to Marie's family for the loving care you have given to Marie during her illness. We remember Marie as the family matriarch who always made everyone feel welcome and at home. With love Pat, Ray and family

Aunty Marie, you will always be remembered as The Fun Aunty. you always made me feel special as a young child. I always lived coming to NP and seeing you. the singalongs at the piano. I especially loved how happy Mum and Dad were when we visted. You bought nothing but laughter! Love to all the close rellies. Never forgotten x Carol-Lynn, Nik, Campbelle and Abby xxx

to my cousins and all those who knew and loved Aunty Marie. my thoughts are with you at this time. she lives on in our hearts aye. love from Jason and Ethan. (melbourne australia)

Our sincerest sympathy and love to Ces, Brendon, Annette and Rayleen, your partners, children and grandchildren, from Bruce and all the other Hill family members. Greg and I will attend if we possibly can. If not we will be thinking of you all and remembering the many happy occasions our families have had together.