Funeral Notices

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Date of passing: Monday, 31 March 2025
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Friday, 04 April, 2025
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 

On 31st March 2025, peacefully at her home, aged 59 years.
Dearly loved Wife of Mike.
Much loved Mother of Sandra and Mac, Blair, Marcus and Brooke, and Joseph and Leah and adored Mum of Smudge, and Chloe.
Loved Nana of Olivia; Gemma, Noah, Jaxson, Ruby; and Luke.
A loved Daughter of Janice.
Clara’s service can be viewed on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Clara’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Friday 4th April 2025 at 1.30pm to be followed by a private cremation.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Kerry &tony on 02-04-2025 09:22 AM
May u r.i.p. u will b sadly missed. Best daughter to yr mum..the last thing u asked .us .was to keep an eye on yr mum...nxt door.xxxx
Robyn Taylor on 02-04-2025 10:07 AM
Warm condolences to all family of Clara, such a lovely kind and caring person whom we worked with. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Much love.
Janet Watty on 02-04-2025 11:20 AM
So sad; Clara will be missed by so many people,
Haylee on 02-04-2025 11:39 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about this love to all your family love lots
Gordon & Pam Campbell on 02-04-2025 02:59 PM
We are sorry to hear the news of Clara's passing. She will be dearly missed, and our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in cherished memories and the support of loved ones. We offer our sincerest condolences and are keeping you in our thoughts. Wishing you peace and strength in the days ahead.
Suzanne Brooke on 02-04-2025 03:18 PM
Sending you all my love. This is so sad Clara was such a beautiful person and I shall miss her terribly.
Your with the angels my darling Sis
Miss and love you forever xxxxx
Robyn Martin on 02-04-2025 03:54 PM
My condolences to the Watty family, I worked with Claira at St John's lovey lady and learn alot from her ❤️
RIP Claira
Denise Smith-Watty on 02-04-2025 07:20 PM
I am sending my love to all of the family. Clara had such a beautiful and kind soul.
Ruth Harrison on 02-04-2025 08:58 PM
To All the Watty family
I was saddened to hear of Clara's passing. I enjoyed catching up with Clara at many resthomes over the years while I played piano. She was such a gentle caring person and will
be missed. Sending much love to you all at this sad time.
Pauline and Alan on 03-04-2025 06:26 AM
Nanny, thank you for the times we shared. You will be dearly missed.
Kind thoughts to Mike and the family.
Remembered with love.
Suzie and Robbie Bryan on 03-04-2025 10:05 PM
Our deepest condolences to all the family at this very sad time . Thinking of you all xx
Clifford and Jan Pahl on 04-04-2025 11:06 AM
Deepest sympathy to all the family, from Cliff and Jan Pahl
Karen Morrison on 04-04-2025 04:31 PM
Condolences to you Michael and your family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Elaine Cox on 04-04-2025 10:10 PM
My condolences to the family.
Clara was such a nice person and it was a pleasure to have worked with her. God Bless the family.
Jan Eden on 05-04-2025 12:07 PM
It was such a shock to hear the news about our lovely line dancing Clara, as she was so young. My deepest sympathy to her family, especially to her Mum, Janice who came with Clara to every line dancing session on a Wednesday night. She will be missed by so many.
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