5 December 1952 – 30 December 2018
5 December 1952 – 30 December 2018
LOVEGROVE Christeen Faye:
Peacefully at home with her family on Sunday 30 December 2018, aged 66.
Cherished wife and best friend of John.
Dearly loved Mum of Thea and Shaun van Beers and Janelle and Dean Franklin.
Adored Nana of Milla, Finn, Boston, and Bella.
Messages to Christeen’s family may be left on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/christeen. A donation in Christeen’s memory to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be made at the service.
A service to celebrate Christeen’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 172 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 3 January 2018 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Pitcairn and Lovegrove families. Sympathy to all, at the sad loss of Christeen. We met as 5 year olds at Bell Block school, she was such a sweet gentle girl, loved playing at the Pitcairn family home. Memories last forever. Helen Rogers (Johns)
Christeen a smiling kind face of BNZ NP - when I used to casual there she always made me feel welcome. Sorry to hear of her passing
Chrissy we love you and you will be forever missed. All our love and thoughts to John, Thea, Nelly, Shaun and the kids xx
Chrissy you were a very special friend of 40 + years. You will be truly missed. Sharlene And Family
To John and the family. Sincere sympathy in the loss of Christeen. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Best regards Loraine and Neville Frampton
Chrissie I feel truly blessed to have had you as my treasured friend for 45 years thank you forever part of me & my family Jude
Dear Christeen..it was a pleasure to have you in our walking group...we missed you when you were unable to continue walking with us.Never a grizzle out of you....rain or shine...
My sincere condolences of course, Janelle, and to your family. Ed Frankln
Our precious friend, we will always remember the good times together. RIP Christeen.
John and Family, So sorry to hear of Christine's passing. It has been nearly 43 years since Christine was my Matron of Honour at my wedding. I will always remember the fun times we shared as teenagers. My thoughts are with you and all your family at this very sad time. Irene Kemp (nee Fraser)
Goodbye our beautiful friend We Will never forget your Dark shining eyes. Your gentleness and kindness. You will live forever in all our hearts. Love Denise and Mick
A lovely lady gone far too soon.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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