Member of NZ Order of Merit, Justice of the Peace. Aged 76 years. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by whanau on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Dearly beloved wife of Paul. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Brent (Wellington), Geoffery and Ruth (Dunedin), Judith and Thomas (deceased) (Christchurch), and Nigel and Fiona (Melbourne). Cherished nana, great grandmother, aunty, cousin, and friend. Treasured daughter of the late William (Bill) and Mary Jane Wilson, and a much-loved sister and sister-in-law.
Messages to 228 Hampden Street, Hokitika 7810 or can be left on Barbara’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.
Due to the current covid restrictions, a private family service was held on Tuesday 14th September.
Forever in our hearts.
Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa
Pounamu te moana, kia tere te
Kārohirohi I mua I tōu huarahi
May the calm be widespread,
May the ocean glisten as greenstone,
May the shimmer of light ever dance
Across your pathway.
R.I.P Barbara and condolences to the family. Enjoyed doing my training, and working with Barbara over the years
Paul and family, it is with great sadness to learn of Barbaras passing. I will always remember the wonderful shifts I worked with Barbara in Tui. A great workmate. My condolences to the Greer family.
Very sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Paul and family.
My condolences to Paul and Family at this heartbreaking time.
Rest in Paradise Barbara.
So sorry to hear Barbara has passed. A dedicated and hard working member of the Rata Branch of the Maori Womens Welfare League for many years.
We had some great laughs over the years.
Arohanui to Paul and Whanau. Kia Kaha.
Doug and Yvonne Cochrane
To Paul and Family. Very sorry to hear of the passing of Barbara. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
So sad to hear of Barbara’s passing. Im sure you all gave her the send off she deserved.
Think of all of you. Hugs and kisses
Paul ,Greaser,Jeff,Jude,and Nige,and all the whanau so sorry for your loss ❤️Barb was a great boss I enjoyed working with ya Mum Val and Eve
Thinking of you all at this very sad time love yo all xxx
to Paul and your whanau, Dom and I send our condolences on Barbara’s passing. The last few months can not have been easy for you all. I have many memories of working for Rata Te Awhina and the hours spent with members of that team with Barbara as the leader.
May she rest in peace and may you all know that she is resting in the ever loving arms of our Lord .
Condolences to Paul and family, my thoughts are with you all
To Paul and family. So sorry to hear of Barbs passing Or Lucy to us who knew. Very fond memories of our Tui days. Bet you gave her a fab send off. Sending love to you all. X x x
Deepest condolences to Paul and family. Barbara was a beautiful lady who did a lot for our community. She will be remembered for her service as a JP and leader. Hokitika has lost a gorgeous lady. Rest in love Barbara ??
Thoughts and Prayers to the Greer abd Wilson families. Have fond memories of Barbara when she worked for Rata Te Awhina in the Mountain Jade Building xxx
Deepest sympathy to Paul and family in your heartfelt loss of Barbara. A special lady now at rest. RIP Barbara.
Thinking of you in uour sadness. Cheryl and Brian Hutchison
Deepest sympathy to Paul and family thinking of you all at this time .Cindy and Murray.
Very sad ,our condolences to the families,R.I.P. Barbara? fly ?high ?sending Love ? from Christine (Wilson) Rob and Family
With our deepest sympathy at the sad loss of another Maori wahine toa arohanui Kia koutou Paul Judith and whanau (Bunty Mason & Whanau)
Paul & family – my deepest condolences on the sad loss of Barbara, I remember her well right back to Kia Toa netball days, lovely lady RIP xoxo
To Paul and extended families – I enjoyed my nursing and training days with Barbara – you are all in my thoughts and prayers – love to you all
To Paul and family thinking of you all with sympathy and love at this time of sadness RIP Barbara
Thinking of you all with the passing of Barbara. The happy memories and times will always be there in your hearts. Hugs and kisses
To Paul and family deepest sympathy on the passing of Barbara RIP
Thinking of you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
My condolences Jude and family.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Sending love thoughts and prayers.
Helen Rasmussen
To Paul, Pauline, Geoffrey, Judith and Nigel and families. Melvin and Brendon , Deepest sympathy in the sad loss of Barbara, she was a special person and will be sadly missed by many. Noeline
Very sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. Will always be grateful for her kindness when she nursed my dear Nana, Bess Taylor, many years ago. With my condolences,
Very sorry to hear of you loss.Our thought are with you Paul and family at this sad time
Kelly & Vi
To Paul and family.
So sorry to hear.
My deepest sympathy
To Paul and whānau – we are very saddened to hear about Auntie Barbara and thinking of you all. She will be sadly missed but always in all our hearts. Arohanui Jo and whānau.
Thinking of you all and sending our love at this very sad time.
May your cherished memories heal your broken hearts. Love The Harrison and McEwan Families
Paul and Family very sorry to hear of your loss.Barbara will be sadly missed
Jessie Wilson
So sorry to hear this sad news. Much love to Barbara’s family and friends
Thank you, Barbara for listening – sincere condolences to Paul and Family <3 – had heard of Barbara's passing a while ago, browsing and found this notice. Arohanui.