Passed peacefully, on November 1, 2025, at Allen Bryant Rest Home, Hokitika, aged 97. Born in Whanganui, died a coaster!
Dearly loved wife of the late John (Tim), cherished mum of Errol, and daughter in law Raewyn, loved DeDe of Katie and John Owens, Damien and Tamara Corsan, and Scott and Gillian Corsan, beloved great-gran of Hannah, Amy, Andrew, Jasper, Arlo, Dominic, and Madeline, loved sister of the late Maurice, and Maureen (Wellington), sister-in-Law of Jennifer and the late Phil Smith, the late Myrna & Peter Kirwin, and Annette and Fred Clarke, adored aunty of Naomi, Neville (Dec.), Angela, Russell, Wayne, Annette, Christine, Warren, and Adele.
Marched the last routine and loved every step!
Messages can be left on Deirdre’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz
A service to celebrate Deirdre’s life will be held at Thompsons Riverside Chapel, 88 Gibson Quay, Hokitika, Thursday November 6 at 1.30pm, following the service, Deirdre will be laid to rest with Tim in the Hokitika cemetery.
Deirdre Corsan
November 1, 2025
Sad news. Precious memories Diedre & Tim. Sympathy to all.
Thanks Anthea and Rex
Sincere condolences to Diedre’s family, always had a chat with her when I seen her. Memories of her at the Hokitika Guardian office and her love of Marching are still very clear in my mind. RIP
Sincere condolences to you Errol and your family fond memories of your mum and dad and times at lake Kaniere thinking of you all
We remember both Diedre and Tim at this time. True coasters. Tim for walking our dog, Charlie every day and Diedre for her work at the Guardian and Fitzherbert Store. Their friendship was really appreciated. Together now.rest peaceful. Love to all your family. Wayne & Rosalie Thompson. 🐕💐
Rest peacefully lovely lady.
We remember both Diedre and Tim at this time. True coasters. Tim for walking our dog, Charlie every day and Diedre for her work at the Guardian and Fitzherbert Store. Their friendship was really appreciated. Together now.rest peaceful. Love to all your family. Wayne & Rosalie Thompson. 🐕💐
Hi Wayne and Rosalie
Dad certainly lived to walk Charlie and I think De appreciated that because it got him out of the house! Good times!
Hi Jen
Thank you! Great memories from the Lake that’s for sure
So sad to hear this news, you were great neighbours to mum n Ronnie, and we appreciated everything you did for them. You were one little tough lady Deirdre, didn’t let anything beat you, and we admired you!!!
De hung tough right to the end that’s for sure! Mary was a good friend, I hope she is OK! Would love to catch upnwhen I’m back in Hoki
So sad to hear of Deirdres passing.. We had such a fun group of ladies in the Marching team, and you and Lorraine would’ve been 2 of the fittest! You were always up for a laugh and just got on with things. Tim and Maurice Geer were great helpers too, driving the girls to the Marching events up and down the Island. (Honorary members..!) you’ll be very missed Deirdre, – March on!
To Errol and family so sorry to hear of Deidre’s passing
So sorry to read this Deirdre
was the loveliest lady I loved it when she used to come in the salon thinking of you all
My deepest condolences Errol and extended family. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. May all the wonderful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Adrienne Arnold (Dimmick)
Thanks Adrienne.
Appreciate your thoughts especially after all you have been through! My condolences on the loss of Tony. Hope we catch up again soon!
Errol – Very sorry to see your mum’s passing. Long time since we spoke (boarding school) – Bernard Whitham – now living in Queenstown. Would like to get in touch with you.
Thanks Bernie, we can talk on Messenger via FB.