12 June 1945 – 9 October 2025
12 June 1945 – 9 October 2025
TAYLOR, Marlene (nee Thomas)
Passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at Nelson Hospital.
Loving and much-loved wife of the late Bob, and Mother and Mother-in-law to Matt and Lisa, Arthur, and Charlie and Susi.
Loved grandmother to Kelsey, Flynn, Heath, Regan, Riley, Lachie, Fergus, Katrina, and Annelise.
Great-grandmother to Ezra, and Luka.
A celebration of Marlene's life will be held at the Grace Church, Headingly Lane, Richmond, on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.
Messages can be sent c/- Taylors Contracting, 17 River Terrace Road, Brightwater, Tasman 7022, or left online at www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where you may also view the service.
Funeral service held at The Headingly Centre
Marlene you were a wonderful friend and neighbour. We always looked forward to your visits and stories in our packing shed. And our visits to you, often returning home in the dark. You are sadly missed
Marlene was such a lovely lady. Always loved our yarns when I worked at Taylor’s. You will be dearly missed by all ❤️
Always had a warm welcome when we popped in, a fun loving lady who enjoed a wine and a smoke. You can now be with Bob again and contiue you journey together. R.I.P Marlene Love Michelle and Graeme xx
Funeral service held at The Headingly Centre

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