Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Saturday, 13 December 2025
Service date and time: 3:00 PM Friday, 19 December, 2025
Service venue: The Aramoho Crematorium - McNeill Street Whanganui

Very much-loved wife, friend and soul mate of John Pudsey, daughter of John and Rosina Swain, sister of Kelvin Swain, awesome mother to Marc and Michelle, loved stepmother to Richard and Raewyn, grandmother of Carl, Andrew, Tessa , step-grandmother of Ali and Zee, great grandmother to Summer and Tegan.
A joyful long life full of humour and love, she was a talented pianist and enjoyed a wine and a quick dance around the room.
Always positive and lively, surrounded by loving family at her passing, and will be missed sorely by her family and many friends.
All welcome at the Aramoho Crematorium 3pm Friday 19th of December for farewell.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Margaret Butler on 16-12-2025 07:36 AM
Thankyou for being my friend since childhood Maggie. We had so much fun together. Rest in Peace my Friend, you will always be with me in Spirit. I will light a candle for you on Friday in Tauranga. Sending love to John, Marc, Michelle and all of your lovely Family.xo
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