Helen Margaret Russell

15 November 192920 April 2026

RUSSELL Helen Margaret

Peacefully at Molly Ryan Rest Home, New Plymouth on Monday 20 April 2026, aged 96. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald

 Loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Kathy, Penny and Robbie Deans, Hugh and Kirsty

 Loving Grandmother of Benjamin, Nicola and Ed, Samuel and Victoria, Annabel and Blake, Sophie, Olivia, Reeve. and great Grandmother of Eloise, George and Thomas

Messages to Helen’s family may be left on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/helen.

 A private family service that celebrated Helen’s life has been held in New Plymouth.

 

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Tributes

Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. A life well lived comes with many memories. Picnics and countless hours spent swimming at the Hurunui river, family Christmases and gatherings at The Peaks and Amberley enjoying Helen’s company and her lovely gardens. Thinking of you all and your extended families.

Prue

Susan and I send condolences to all the extended family. Helen was such a lovely lady and I had the privilege of caring for both Helen and Don from when they initially settled in Amberley. Wherever they lived, they left behind beautiful gardens and a lasting legacy to Amberley and the wider Hurunui community.

Rex Yule

Sincere sympathy to you all. Helen was an important part of our mahjong group. Our lives were the richer for knowing her. RIP. xo

Lynda Brice

Thank you Helen for your Friendship and the happy times we had together, you are greatly missed. Thinking of you all in the passing of your mother and grandmother but she is at peace with the Lord with blessings. Love from your friend, Pat

Patricia Corbett

So many travels,wonderful times and memories,my love to all the family, Sally

Sally Allison

Our loving thoughts & sympathy to you all.We have 60yrs of friendship with lots of happy & fun times Thinking of you all.Elizabeth,Michael,Jonathan & Tim Westenra (Nelson)

Elizabeth Westenra
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