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.
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.