24 June 1928 – 17 August 2023
24 June 1928 – 17 August 2023
Rachel passed away peacefully in her 96th year at the Mountain View Hospital, Kawerau, on the 17th of August.
A wonderful and extraordinary woman
A most loving and devoted wife to the late Bob Syme (dad). Mother and mother in law to Robert and Vicky, David and Wendy, Dennis and Mary, Jim and Simone, Lynnette and Murray, and Julie.
Grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to 40..
Funeral service held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel
Nanny .. We love you very dearly and while saddened to have you leave us, we are thankful for the many many loving years we had with you. Our hearts are filled with wonderful memories and we will be sharing those for many years to come. Much love to Dad, Aunty Lynnette, Uncle Rob and Uncle Jim. Bron & Jade.
Auntie Rae, Thank you for all you did for me over the years. Taking over where our Dad left off, you always knew where I was at any given time. . The many wonderful memories we shared together over the phone or when Terry and I came to see both you and uncle Bob at Rotorua. Thank you for the encouragement you gave me through my ROTC years and assignments, thank you for the beautiful letters you wrote to me. I kept them all. God needed you more than us, so he sent his very best Guardian Angel to take you home. While we sad you left us, we know you left behind some wonderful memories from by-gone days, its those memories that will help us all heal. To the family Robert, David, Denise,, Jim Lynette and partners my sincere condolences to you all. Your in my thoughts. I Love you all. Auntie your work is done. Home Gran and Grand dad, all your brothers and sisters. God rest your soul in peace. Dianne & Ryan Dillon (previously Coleman & late Terry Coleman) nee Motion Diana Dillon Family August 19, 2023
On behalf of our family - which includes a granddaughter, great grandchildren and a great great grandson - we love you, Nanny. You are a beautiful example of a Christian lady who was always so kind, loving and generous. We are just so thankful for you being our Christian heritage, shining the light of Jesus. You always did your best to be at all of our most important times and events and sent many letters when we lived away and for that, we are forever grateful. All of our memories of you are filled with happy times, fun, laughter, words of encouragement and hugs. We would always look forward to the times when you would visit or the times we got to visit you. You always made us feel welcome and loved. Enjoy dancing in Heaven.
Today we give thanks for the life of this amazing, kind, and gentle soul. Aunty Rae was dearly loved by Uncle Bob, her family and the extended family. She had a smile, that lit up the world and I will miss her. My love goes out to my cousins. Rest peacefully Aunty
Aunty Rachel was a wonderful Christian lady with a great love for her family and extended family. After my mother died, Aunty always kept in contact and sent photos of the family. Aunty was Matron of Honour at my wedding to Robin. Aunty had a sense of humour and joy.
Funeral service held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel

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