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Melanie Jade (Mel) Truman

August 10, 2023

Passed away too young at Auckland CVICU, on Thursday August 10, 2023, aged 42 years. Loving and adored mother of Jack (6yrs), very much-loved daughter of Paul and Lynley; sister of Matt; and sister-in-law of Ann-Maree.

Messages to, 9 Stafford Road, Awatuna, RD 2 Hokitika, 7882, or may be left on Mel’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. 

A service to celebrate Mel’s life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Stafford Street, Hokitika, on Tuesday, 15 August, commencing at 1.30pm.  

Private cremation to follow.

40 Comments

  1. Lesley

    So shocked to read this big hugs to Jack and the rest of Melanie’s whanau, will miss seeing her at school pickups always such a friendly person with a smile on her face and a hello for everyone xx

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  2. Frances Stapleton

    To the family of dear Melanie and little Jack please accept my sincere sympathy on the sudden loss of Melanie She had become a special friend ,getting to know her at our church of All Saints
    Melanie was a loving Mother to young Jack I will miss you Melanie
    Rest in Peace and rise in glory

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    • Kate

      So heartbreaking to hear of Mel’s passing.
      She was such an incredible Mum and friend
      Will miss our conversations about house plants and life
      Sending so much love to her son Jack and his grandparents x

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  3. Deanna Edmonds

    Thank you for being our rock Melanie while I was in hospital. We love you and Jack very much.

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  4. Frances Stapleton

    To the family of dear Melanie and little Jack please accept my sincere sympathy on the sudden loss of Melanie She had become a special friend ,getting to know her at our church of All Saints
    Melanie was a loving Mother to young Jack I will miss you Melanie
    Rest in Peace and rise in glory

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    • Anna

      To Jack and Melanies Family, heartfelt sympathy to you all.
      She was such a beautiful happy lady who was a awesome mum to Jack.
      We will miss seeing you at school pickup and Karate dearly.

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  5. Sandra Pfahlert

    So sad to hear, Melanie was a lovely young woman, condolences to her family and friends

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    • Alison Cowlin

      So sad to hear this News much love to her son Jack family and friends.
      Melanie was such a nice friendly lady.

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    • Amie Drnasin

      My deepest condolences and aroha to Jack and Mel’s family. Mel was a wonderful, bubbly, kind human, you will be forever missed and forever remembered. Xxx

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  6. Renee

    Rest in love & peace beautiful lady, you’ll be very much missed

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  7. Anne Manera

    I am so shocked to read this sending her mum and dad big hugs and wee jack she was so full of life loved having a chat with her so so sad way too young 💕

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  8. Sandra Wade

    So sad to hear this. Mel was a fantastic Mother to Jack. I will miss her smiling face and wee chats we had. My condolences to all the family. Give Jack a hug from me.

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  9. Sandra Cudmore

    R.I.P Mel A Beautiful Mum of Jack sending big Hugs and thoughts to you all at this very sad time. Going to miss our morning chats at Coasters Supermarket with Mel Fly High Beautiful 🌹🌷💐

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    • Scott, Precious, Phellyz, Saylor and Taylor

      Our hearts break with wee Jack. Rest in paradise, Mel.

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  10. Phillipa and Mike Muir

    Our thoughts are with gorgeous Jack, Nana, Grandad and family. We will miss your smiley face at school Mel. Rest assured Jack will be well cared for xx

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  11. Sharon McNish

    We have Mel and Jack in our hearts. Mel was such a devoted mother to Jack and always kind and delightful. We will miss her so much.

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  12. Claire

    Rest in peace chicky babe
    We will miss seeing your beautiful face and smile xx

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  13. Raymond Kingi

    My deepest condolences to Melany s family and wee Jack ,a beautiful lady taken from at such a young age , so sad to hear this news 😔

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    • Naomi Kilkelly

      So saddened to hear about Mel. She was an awesome lady that I was privileged to work with a few times. I’ll miss our quick natters when we bumped into each other in town. My thoughts are with you all.

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      • Kate Millar

        Can’t believe this has happened!.. So sad to hear this terrible news Mel was such a lovely lady so friendly & caring, will miss our chats at school about our kids & life ! Rest in love Mel, you’ll be missed by many! Sending lots of love & prayers to Jack & Mel’s parents xx

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  14. Sarah

    Big hugs for Jack and family. So sad to hear this. A beautiful human being.
    Thoughts are with you.
    Sarah and Cathy….(Miss Cathy and Miss Sarah The Children’s House Hokitika).

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  15. Megan Anderson

    My heart breaks for you all!! I am so so very sorry for your loss!!! All my love and prayers 💖💖

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    • Pauline Adams

      Paul & Lynley, Jack & family so sorry to hear of Mel’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time, take care & treasure your memories. May you rest in eternal peace Mel xx

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  16. Maeve Reamsbottom

    To Melanies family… words cannot express our shock and heartache we share withyou. Gosh, Mel was so lovely, beautiful inside and out… a light of love shining in a troubled world. Deeply Missed. in All Saints, in Hokiitika..in life. Maeve & Derek

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  17. Sally Richardson

    So shocked to hear of Melanie’s passing, A lovely and loving Mum. She was passionate about her Jack and her parenting journey. So sad for you all, Rest in peace Melanie,

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  18. Allanah Turner

    So sad to hear of Mel’s passing. Gone too soon. So sad for all her loved ones, especially young Jack. May she rest in peace.

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  19. Sarah

    Melanie was such a caring, kind person and was so proud of Jack. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.

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    • Joanne Naish

      Mel was a devoted mum and beautiful person. She loved wee Jack so much and it was a joy to share those early days of motherhood with her in Space group. My sincere condolences and thoughts go to Jack and her parents. Xxx

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  20. Annie Breeze

    There are not enough words.
    Arohanui mā, love to you all and especially, Jack.
    Kia tau te rangimārie – let there be peace.

    With love from The Breeze family (Lily, Rose, Pete, and Annie).

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  21. Derek Blight

    Thinking of you Paul and Lynley at this time. May you know the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

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  22. Selwyn and Elizabeth Meaclem

    Our deepest sympathy Paul and Lynley, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and all of your family.

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  23. (Miss) Kerry

    Lynley, Paul and Jack,
    My heart goes out to you all. Mel had such positivity, caring and kindness and always greeted everyone with a smile. She loved to help others. All of these traits I see in Mel’s family.. An absolutely devoted mother and all-round beautiful person, gone too soon.

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  24. Natasha Sinclair

    I am so very sad to hear the news of Melanie’s passing. Our condolences and sympathy go to wee Jack, Mel’s parents and extended family. Mel had a vivacious personality, was always positive, bubbly and a devoted Mum to Jack. We will miss her at karate. Rest in peace Mel.

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  25. Shanae

    Very saddened to hear the news of Mel’s passing. She had the most bubbly personality, best laugh and gorgeous smile that lit up all those around her. Feeling blessed to have known such an awesome lady, albeit for too short a time. Sending bigs hugs your way Jack (and family) 💕💕💕 Mel you were taken far too soon, heaven is lucky to have gained another angel, may you rest in peace xx

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  26. John Reed

    Condolences to Mel’s family and friends.
    Such a caring person taken too soon.

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  27. Parshad

    It’s shocking and unbelievable, God may give strength to her family and little Jack in such difficult time. My deepest sympathies to her family. You will be deeply missed by everyone.
    Rest in peace

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  28. Sally Peet

    So very sad to learn of Mel’s passing. She was a beautiful person and such a wonderful mum to her little Jack. May she rest peacefully, Arohanui to her whanau and friends in this difficult time

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  29. Corrina Foster

    My heart goes out to you, Jack, Lynley and Paul. Mel was such a beautiful person and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  30. Clare Shaw

    I’m so sorry to read of Mel’s sudden passing, RIP Mel, I always enjoyed a catch up with you

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  31. VALARIE TRUMAN

    You were my very special friend as well as your Auntie. Bubbly caring personality-beautiful inside and out.. I will so miss you.

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