Formally of Geelong, Australia. On Saturday, September 26, 2026, peacefully in Te Nikau Grey Hospital, aged 83. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sherri and Pablo, and Haydn and Wirahas, cherished Nan of Seth, Jasper, and Shae, beloved daughter of the late Leonard and Anna-Amanda, loved sister and sister-in-law of Terry and Marion, Chris (deceased) and Pam, and John and Pam (deceased), and a dearly loved aunty, cousin and friend of many in New Zealand and back home in Australia. R.I.P. Messages to 109 Hokitika-Kaniere Tramway, Kaniere 7811, or can be left on Gwen’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A memorial service to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held in All Saints Church, 57 Bealey Street, Hokitika, on Thursday, October 1, at 1.30pm.
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Gwen was a strong loving and fun person. Condolences to all her whanau and friends.
To Gwens lovely family. I treasured Gwen as a friend and would have loved to be with you today. The world has less light, love and fun in it now she isnt here.
So sorry for your loss Sherri and family.
Rest in Love eternal sweet sweet lady. In Gods Grace. It was a beautiful gift and blessing to know you. And i thought the world of you. Thankyou. For all you gave. To this world. Just by being you.
Our thoughts are with Gwens Family. Gwen hadn’t been in the Group long, but she brought alot of stories with her and we had alot of laughs together. We’ll miss her Beautiful Smile. You’ve earnt your Angel Wings Gwen, Fly High. RIP. Monday Eliven Members
So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. Deepest sympathy to Sherri Pablo and family. Chris Abbott.
Was a pleasure to know you Gwen, always a positive, cheerful lady, a beautiful baker, and a kind, giving lady
Thanks for your contribution to our local Stroke community (which is how we met)
Rest up, you’ll be missed RIP
Gwen was a member of our Arthritis Support Group.
A lovely lady
She will be missed by everyone in our group.
A amazing baker
Fly High Gwen
Such a beautiful lady inside and out. I was so lucky to spend many hours with you Gwen & Seth at Kaniere Playcentre and always enjoyed a good catch up whenever our paths crossed since then when you would share news of your family and your love for them all shone through. I will miss your smile and kindness Gwen and the sunshine you always bought to a conversation. All my love to Sherri, Pablo, Seth, Jasper & Shae at this saddest of times and wishing you comfort from the love you all gave to your mum & nan xxxx