On September 17th, 2022, at Nelson Hospital with family by her side, aged 80 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Richard Steele (Dick). Treasured Mother & Mother-in-Law of
Elaine & Grant Growcott, Leslie Gurdler, Christine Steele, Gerry Story,
Robyn & Brendon Rump. Adored Nana of Renee, Lee, Amanda, Elly, Siobhan, David, Andrew, Abby & Josh. Cherished Great Nana of Eva, Henry, Rylee, Cooper & Isla, & little miss on the way. Beloved Daughter of the late Robert & Eva Muir. Loved Sister, Sister-in-law,
Aunt & Cousin to an extended loving family. Eiley will be fondly remembered & dearly missed.
“Forever in our hearts”. Messages C/- 7C Fenmere Place, Burwood, Christchurch 8083,
or may be left on Eiley’s Tribute Page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.
Donations in Lieu of flowers to Nurse Maude or St Johns.
A service to celebrate Eiley’s life will be held at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit,
Seaview Terrace, Hokitika, on Friday 23 September, commencing at 1.00 pm.
Following the service, Eiley will be laid to rest with her husband Dick, in the Lawn Section of the Hokitika Cemetery.
To watch the service on Friday please click the link below.
Poll,Grant and all the Steele family. My deepest sympathy on the sad passing of your Mum. All my love. X x x
Deepest sympathy to you all. Many happy memories. Noeline Minehan
Very saddened to hear this. Sending condolences to all. On behalf of Chris and Craig Johnston.
Sending condolences to all Eileen’s family at this time of sadness.Fond memories. Rest In Peace Eileen.
Thoughts are with you all at this time.
So sorry to hear this sad news,I have many fond memories of Smiley.
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
RIP dear Smiley ❤️❤️
Thinking of you all. Very fond memories of Smiley. Good friend of my lovely Mum.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Condolences to all the Family. I have many good memories of Eileen from my younger days. Thinking of you Elaine at this sad time. X
Thinking of you all, deepest sympathy xjen
Sending condolences to the family of the lovely and special Eiley.
A wonderful caregiver to many Picton children, including mine. Thanks for that Eiley RIP.
Yes great memories of the times we had at the exchange.
….such hijinks over the years.
Condolences to both families
Condolences to all families
My condolences to all the family x I have very special memories of staying at Hampden st x Eileen was always happy , thinking of you all at this sad time xxx
Sorry to hear your sad news of your mum, have a lot of fond memories working at the telephone exchange with her thinking of you all Sadie Mortensen (Singer).
So saddened to hear of Eiley’s passing. May this lovely lady Rest In Peace. To those left behind, May you find strength and courage in the memories and stories you will share. Arohamai xxxx
Sorry to hear of your mums passing. Thoughts are with you all.
Sorry to hear of Eily’s passing, thinking of you all at this time. May she rest in peace
Pill,Grant and all of Smileys whanau thinking of you at this sad time ❤️❤️
Lots of memories working with Smiley at the telephone exchange. Always alot of laughter. RIP.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. A lovely lady now at rest.
To Elaine and all the Family. So very sorry for the loss of Eily. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Kia ora Elaine, Lesley, Robyn, Christine and families
So sorry to hear of Smiley’s passing. Many good times shared over the years. May she rest peacefully. Arohanui
Tui Cadigan RSM
Thinking of all you at this time. Your mum was a good friend of my lovely mum and they had a lot of fun together. I always remember the times I spent with your mum she was lovely
So sad to hear of your loss of Smiley Eiley, one lovely lady,,, RIP.
To the Steele girls and families Sad to hear of mums passing
Eiley is and was so much fun especially when telling dad and dick off for being silly Buggars. Mum Sending condolence hugs.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Had lots of fun working with smiley
Sorry to hear Eily’y passing. DIck and Dad will be happy to see her, big hugs to the Steele girls xx
Sorry to hear Eiley’s passing. DIck and Dad will be happy to see her, big hugs to the Steele girls xx
I’m so very sorry we can’t be there today to celebrate the life of Eileey – one of most full of life, vibrant, caring women I’ve even been privileged to meet. Rest In Peace beautiful lady.
All our love to the family.
Bronwyn Baird (Rump), Richard and the boys xx
Condolences to both sides of Eileys family.
You will be safe with Uncle Richard now.
You will be very sadly missed Auntie
Love Cathy Drake
So sorry to hear about your Mum, Elaine. Hugs & condolences to you and all your family xx