8 September 1941 – 24 November 2025
8 September 1941 – 24 November 2025
Peacefully at Molly Ryan Rest Home on Monday, 24 November 2025, aged 84. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Christine & the late Stu, Shane & Lee, Di & George and, Greg & Alia. Loved Granny to 10 grandchildren and Great-Granny to 4 great grandchildren. Respected former wife of Ces.
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A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Friday 28 November 2025 at 10.30am.
For those unable to attend, Margaret’s funeral will be livestreamed at eagars.co.nz/margaret

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Aunty Margaret rest in peace...Mark h xx
What a privilege to have met you Margaret through your beautiful Daughter Di.Rest in peace. Sam Paul Bryan.
Farewell to a lovely nursing student friend. We had lots of fun as part of our little special group "the Dodos" Love & Best Wishes to you & your family. Agnes Thomas
To Margaret's siblings,children and their families So sorry I couldn’t make it today,cheerish your memories of a fun sister and loving mum Thankyou Margaret for being such a great sister in law to our Pam. Love from Graham McElroy and Jenny
Dear Margaret, I have the best memories of you as my boss in Wd 12. You were amazing and we all loved working for you and with you. Just sharing some of those memories with one of the other nurses this morning. RIP dear Margaret
Farewell Our Dear Friend Margie, We had many fun times over the years of playing Squash. Calling in when passing through Te Kuiti. Will miss our catch ups at Molly Ryan. Condolences to her family. Helen & Graeme Rogers Trish & Aj
Thanks Marg, to the many years we have known you and celebrated the good and sad times together.
I feel so sad Christine big hugs to you and your family . Kindest Regards and deepest Sympathy . Don and Irene
Thinking of you Chrissy.. Cherish those wonderful memories of your Mum..they will always be part of your life ❤️big hug's from Raewyn..
Margaret you were my beautiful and loving friend for 40 years, we shared so much fun and laughter in those years starting at KP Squash. Dear friend I will miss you so much. Love Helen & Graeme Sullivan Queensland Australia.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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