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ERSKINE: Heather

Date of passing: Sunday, 17 May 2026
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Thursday, 21 May, 2026
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 

Peacefully on Sunday 17th May 2026 surrounded by family at Jane Winstone, in her 103rd year.
Dearly loved wife of the late Hamish.
Treasured mum and mother-in-law of Jan and Bill Graham.
Proud nana of Liam, and Trelise.
Doting great nan of Hudson.
A loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty.
A very special thanks to Dr Terry Johnson and to the staff of Jane Winstone for their outstanding care over the years.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Heather's life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui on Thursday 21st May 2026 at 1.30pm to be followed by a private cremation.
Heather's service can be viewed on www.demspeyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
Marion Gibbard on 18-05-2026 04:10 PM
Our thoughts are with you all as you move to the next stage of life without your beautiful Mum, Gran, Great Gran. Heather was a delight to know and a wonderful friend to Jessie (Mum).
She will be missed by you all every day.
Sending condolences from the Gibbard Family and hugs from Marion
Sylvia Wyeth and family on 20-05-2026 11:30 AM
Our hearts and thoughts go out to Heathers family in your time of loss xx
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