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Judith Anne McLaughlin (nee Tomlin)

April 30, 2026

Passed away peacefully at home in Kaniere, surrounded by family on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Loved daughter of Doreen and Bernard (deceased) Tomlin, and Jenny and Hank Hoog, beloved wife of Peter, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Grace and Luke Gellion, Kyle McLaughlin, Laura McLaughlin, Luke McLaughlin, Ella Kennedy, and Ashley Dewar, and a dear friend of many. Messages can be left on Judith’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz or sent to PO Box 131, Hokitika, 7842.
A Funeral Mass for Judith will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, High Street, Greymouth on Monday, May 4th at 11.30am. Judith will be then laid to rest at the Waiau Cemetery, North Canterbury on Tuesday, May 5th 12 noon.
~ Requiescat in Pace ~

28 Comments

  1. Mark and Sarah Davies

    Peter and family. We are so saddened to hear of your great loss of Judith, and are thinking and praying for you during this difficult time of grief. She shall be missed love Mark and Sarah Davies

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    • Russell and Kay Mitchell

      So saddened to hear Pete, our thoughts are with you and family.

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      • Ally-Rose Wilson

        So sorry for your loss. Sending love to the family. She will be truly missed

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    • Manuel Mania

      Judith,we were class mates,I have always remembered the kindness and compassion you showed me, I have never forgotten ❤️
      Peace love and happiness to your whanau.

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  2. Linley Breen

    So sorry to hear. A beautiful strong Lady. Thinking of Peter and family at this sad time
    RIP Judith

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    • Christine Stet

      To Peter & family. So sad to read of Judiths passing. She waged a strong battle against the cancer. You will all cherish these final months youve had with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve for her.

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  3. Angela Mary Surgenor

    Sorry for your loss A beautiful soul she will be missed. RIP

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  4. Naomi

    So sorry to hear. Thoughts are with you all.

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  5. Sally Anderson

    I am so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs to you all.

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  6. Kerry Weston

    Our deepest condolences, and prayers for you. Myself and my 2 children were privileged to work alongside Judith, such a powerhouse, such a beautiful person, full of positivity and support and care for others. Judith my dear friend, wishing you eternal peace.

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  7. Jacqui & Mick

    So very sad to hear of Judiths passing. Such a bright, bubbly, strong woman. Our thoughts are with you all.

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    • Rachael Smiley

      Judith you were my dear friend you touched my heart and life in so many ways. Thankyou for your love and friendship. Peter and family my love and deepest sympathy as you navigate your way through this time. Cling to the knowledge that God loves you and is with you always.

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  8. Jacqui & Mick

    So very sad to hear of Judiths passing. Such a bright, bubbly, strong woman. Our thoughts are with you all.

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  9. Rachel Willoughby

    So sorry to hear of Judith passing, sending condolences to all the family from Rachel and Elizabeth willoughby

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  10. Karla Jones

    So incredibly sorry to hear of Judiths passing. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. RIP Judith

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  11. Amie Hari Hari

    My sincere condolences to Peter and family. May your beloved Judith Rest in Love for eternity.

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  12. Tarn Murtha

    So sorry for your loss Peter and family. May Judith rest in peace and love. Sending love

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  13. Leilanie, Paul and Family

    Dearest Pete, Grace, Kyle, Laura and Luke. Our love and deepest sympathy to you all. You were Judiths Love, Hope, Inspiration and her Life, how blessed she was to have such an amazing family. And to my beautiful, georgeous, funny, inspirational and kind friend, I will miss you the rest of my life. Thank you for all the memories. Love you always. xxx

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  14. Robyn Veale

    Pete, Grace,Kyle, Laura and Luke, l will forever cherish having known Jude and being her friend. I will miss her coming to hoki and not being able to visit her. All my love Robyn.

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  15. Karyn Davis

    So incredibly sorry Peter for the loss of your beautiful wife and to your children the loss of their beautiful mother. To all of Judith’s extended family also my thoughts are with you all.

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  16. Terence & Erica O

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Peter & family as well as all your extended family. May God bless you and grant you His peace. Dear Judith is now in His care and free from pain. She will be very much missed by so many people.

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  17. Kate Munson

    Pete, Grace, Kyle, Laura and Luke  I pray Gods strength and comfort over you at this time. May you feel His peace upon you and His joy in the days to come as you remember your beloved wife and mother  you were her whole heart and she will watch over you always.
    I love you my beautiful sister, thank you for all that you were to me. For now, I wipe away my tears, but I know I will see you again in the presence of the Lord.
    All my love, always x

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  18. Michelle

    So sorry you were taken so soon.

    Such a pleasure to have met you.
    You had so much to give .
    Rest in peace and love
    💖

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  19. Dianne Norton-Taylor

    Much condolences to Peter & children, and extended family. Judith was a brave fighter with a beautiful soul. R.I.P Judith.
    Richard & Dianne Norton-Taylor

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  20. Rachel Smith

    So sorry to hear of the loss of Judith. Such an amazing lady. Always enjoyed catching up with her. 💔

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  21. Lynda Butt

    Sorry to hear the sad loss of Judith…in our short time meeting her in Blenheim.

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  22. Ken & Margaret Hamilton

    To Doreen and all the family,

    So sorry to hear of the sad loss of Judith

    Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.

    God Bless you all

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  23. Paul and Rachel

    Luke, extending our deepest sympathies for your loss.

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