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Agnes Catherine (nee O’Donnell) Fearn

January 8, 2024

On Monday January 8, 2024, aged 84 years, Agnes sadly passed away. Loved wife of the late Stanley, treasured and loved Mum of Chris and Gordy Mathieson (Hokitika), Rob and Kate (Kaiapoi), and Alison (Hokitika), a very much loved Nan of Barry, Elly-Jayne and Michelle, Jacinta, Sophie and Josh, and Great-Nana Agnes of Luke, and Brad. A loved daughter, sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Billy (deceased) Brennan, and the late Hugh and Mary O’Donnell, and Anthony O’Donnell, and aunty to all her extended family. Messages to 162 Sewell St, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Agnes’s tribute page at www.thonpsonfd.co.nz. Thank you to all the staff at Ultimate Care Allen Bryant, Hokitika and Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth for their love and care of Agnes. A private family service has been held at Aggie’s request. 

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  1. Rosemary Hutchison

    Deepest condolences to all the Fearn Family

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    • Chris Mathieson

      Thanks Rose

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    • Michelle O'Loughlin

      Big hugs to you all at this time. So glad to have met her, a beautiful spirited and strong woman ♡

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      • Chris Mathieson

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    • Keiron & Raz Malkin & Greg, Sacha and John

      Sincere condolences to you all on your loss of a devoted mum, and Nana. RIP Agnes.

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  2. Katie Rae

    Deepest Condolences to Chris and Family, she was such a great friend of my late Father’s, I’m sure they will be enjoying a cuppa and a few bikkies together.

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    • Chris Mathieson

      Thanks Katie.

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      • Carol Taurua- McCready O.C.V

        I was so sorry to hear of Agnes’s passing. My deepest condolences to the family. Agnes and I worked on staff at SeaView Hospital.

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    • Helen Nolan

      My condolences to all the family, it’s hard to lose your Mum no matter what age we are… thinking of you Chris & Alison xxx

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      • Lexy Cowlin

        Condolences to Aggies family. She was a lovely lady and a great friend to Mum. They ll be up there having a great ol chin wag!
        Thinking of you all.

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  3. Roni Wright

    Deepest condolences to all Aggie,s family. A beautiful smiling lady at rest. X x x

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    • Chris Mathieson

      Thanks Roni

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  4. Eileen McLeod

    My Condolence to Chris and the Fearn Family. 🌹

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    • Chris Mathieson

      Thanks Eileen

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  5. Annie & Peter Breeze

    Sending love to you all on the passing of Agnes 💕

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  6. Donna Kersten

    Thoughts are with you at this sad time. Your Mum was a lovely gentle lady.

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  7. Wendy Roberts

    To Chris and family we’re so very sorry to hear of your dear mum’s passing, what a lovely and special lady she was, I’ll miss all the little messages that she would send to me over messenger, RIP Aggie 💔
    Our thoughts and love to you all
    Wendy and Chris x

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  8. Gerardine Anderson

    Deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Agnes. RIP

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  9. Jean Marie Mason

    Deepest Sympathy to you all,, iIn sad loss of your dear mum .Agnes was a lovely lady . So good to see her at Veronica’s a year ago ….Great day had by all Regards Jean (Hutchison)) Mason

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  10. Janice and Brett

    To Chris and family sincere condolences on the passing of your mum🌹

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  11. Tarn Murtha

    So sorry to hear this sad news of Agnes’s passing. She was a beautiful lady & a great friend to Eily and Dor. What fun they had back in the day. No doubt there will be quite the reunion past the pearly gates. Much love to you all

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    • Chris Mathieson

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    • Patricia Nolan

      To the Fearn family,
      My thoughts are with you all.
      Such a lovely gentle lady.
      Love to all.

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  12. Treacy Scott (Teen)

    Thoughts are with you all. Fond Memories of Angnes being a lovely neighbour to our Nana Mary years ago. She was always lovely to us kids being next door. sending love to you all

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  13. Angela Anderson

    Sad to learn of Agnes passing. A genital soul is now safe with Stan. Please accept our condolences to all her family. She was a cousin of my late Mother and we had many a good laugh with her over the years.

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    • Judy Wilson

      Agnes was a dear friend of my late sister Maureen when they were at St Mary’s school. So sorry to hear of her
      Passing. Condolences to all the family.

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    • Chris Mathieson

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      • Patricia Nolan

        To the Fearn family,
        My thoughts are with you all.
        Such a lovely gentle lady.
        Love to all.

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    • Alison Fearn

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    • Alison

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  14. gary keown

    Sad to hear of your mums passing Rob sending our condolences to you and your family

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    • Alison Fearn

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      • Alison

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  15. Judy Wilson

    Agnes was a dear friend of my late sister Maureen when they were at St Mary’s school. So sorry to hear of her
    Passing. Condolences to all the family.

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    • Alison

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  16. Maureen Hutchison

    Deepest condolences to all the Fearn family

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    • Sharron Wright

      Heartfelt sympathy to all the O’Donnell and Fearn family. (Stan’s cousin).

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    • Alison

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  17. Jude wilson (Robert's)

    Chris, Alison and Rob I’m so sorry to hear dear Aggie has passed away. Lots of fab memories hanging out at Aggie’s place growing up. Such a kind, caring person 💕 xx

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    • Chris Mathieson

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  18. Donna Lord

    Chris, Rob and Alison, so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful mum. Condolences to you all
    Nigel and Donna x

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    • Alison

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  19. Noeline Minehan

    Deepest sympathy to you all

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    • Alison

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  20. Shona and Murray Marshall

    Really sorry to hear of this lovely ladies passing and as I have read some wonderful accolades to her I have to include mine. I found her a gentle happy lady that was liked and respected in the town, as was Stan and what a lovely couple they were. Rest in peace Agnus💕 my very sincere condolences to all the family xx

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  21. Pauline Adams

    Chris, Rob, Alison & family sorry to hear of Agnes’ passing, she was a lovely lady. Agnes may you rest now in eternal peace with Stan.

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    • Alison

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  22. John & Margaret Atkinson

    To Chris, Rob, Alison & family sincere sympathy to you all. RIP Agnes

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    • Daryl & Wayne Davidson

      Our deepest condolences to Alison and family. RIP Agnes

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  23. Beverley Attewell

    To all Fearn family, we so sorry to learn of Agnes’s your Mums passing fondest memories of her she was
    such a good friend to my Mum Ellen Hyndman also so bright and happy. Remember her always another link
    of family gone. Love to you all. Fond memories.

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    • Paul and Glenys Breeze

      Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Agnes was a kind soul and was nursing for the right reasons. . It was an honour and pleasure to work with her at Seaview. I have many happy memories of when we worked together. Rest in Peace Aggie. You have earned your rest.

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    • Alison Fearn

      Thanks Bev

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    • Alison Fearn

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  24. Anna Haugh (née Teen)

    Sending my love to all the family.

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    • Alison Fearn

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  25. Bradley Debbie

    Thinking of you all at this sad time. Going to miss our daily chats. Agnes was a lovely lady and will be dearly missed. RIP Agnes

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    • Gaye Shearer

      Deepest sympathy from the Cowlin family Agnes was a dear friend and workmate to our late mum Alison for many many years. RIP

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    • Alison Fearn

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    • Alison Fearn

      ❤️ thanks for your wonderful care at rest hm Debbie

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  26. Liz and Kyle Scott

    Our condolences go to you all for this sad loss in your family .
    Thinking of you.
    Take care

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    • Alison Fearn

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  27. Kay Davidson

    Warmest wishes to all the family. Agnes will be missed by so many of us. I really enjoyed her sense of humour and delightful comments when she came to my reading group at Allen Bryant. Rest peacefully Agnes.

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    • Alison Fearn

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  28. Frances stapleton

    Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of dear Agnes
    Agnes was a woman of great faith and it was special to have her attend our Anglican services in Allen Bryant will miss our chats Agnes Rest in Peace

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    • Alison Fearn

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  29. Sandra and Bryan Cudmore

    Deepest condolences to Chris Rob Alison and Family. I will always remember the chatty beautiful smiled lady when use to go to Allen Bryant. Always so helpful with every. Hold onto your beautiful memories we have them for life. Love and thoughts with you all xxx

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    • Alison Fearn

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  30. Bev and Dom Manera

    Deepest sympathy to you all on your loss.

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    • Alison Fearn

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  31. Alison Fearn

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  32. Di Kemp

    So sorry to hear of your sad news Chris ( PP) thinking of you all and sending much love x

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  33. Christine Wilson nee Ogilvie

    Condolences to Aggies family ,a huge loss for you all with her passing lots of memories to cherish, loved working with her in the good old Seaview days, thinking of you all

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  34. Linda Manera

    So sorry to hear of your Mums passing I’ll pass this on to Mum (Doreen Gibson) we are blessed Mum at 86 is doing well, remember your Mum from the School Store such a lovely lady. Thinking if you and your family.

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  35. Pamela Wells

    our sincerest sympathy to all the Fearn family in the sad loss of Agnes. Thinking of you all at this time. Pam and Justin Wells

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  36. Lois Meldrum

    Very sorry for your loss

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  37. Rose Keenan

    Chris, Rob, Alison & families, so sorry for the loss of your lovely Mum. I have fond memories of staying with the Fearn family when I was younger. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. RIP Aggie.

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  38. Adrienne & Tony Arnold

    Chris, Rob, Alison and families. Our sincerest sympathy for the loss of a dear Mum. R.I.P. Aggie.

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  39. LEE stuart.

    SINCERE SYMPATHY to the Fearn family.
    agnes was a lovely neighbour to MUm.

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