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Elsie ASTWOOD Obituary

ASTWOOD, Elsie Barbara
(nee McGregor):
Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home, on Sunday, September 10th, 2017, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of Jim (deceased). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and Stan (deceased) Linton, (Te Awamutu), Bill and Clare (Brisbane), Gordon and Margaret (Tauranga), Pauline and Pat Lawrence (Rotorua), Kevin (deceased) and Heather (Auckland), Murray and Marie (New Plymouth), Kathy and Neville Hedley (North Shore). Loved Nana of her 30 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Thank you to Tainui Rest Home for Mum's care over the last 6 years, also to Dr Ian Smiley for Mum's care over the last 30 plus years.
'A great lady at rest until the resurrection'.
In lieu of flowers, donations to 'New Plymouth Stroke and Support Trust' would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Vigil Prayers will be recited at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Powderham Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday 14th September, 2017, at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Elsie at St Joseph's Catholic Church, on Friday, September 15th, 2017 at 10.30am, thereafter to Awanui Cemetery at 1.00pm.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2017.

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Condolences to the Astwood Family. Mrs Astwood always had this wonderful smile, always gracious and beautiful. Rest in peace.
Delwyn Wallace (Petersen)

September 14, 2017

Fond memories of Elsie and the Astwood Family from Glen Almond Street days. Our thoughts are with you all.
Murray and Jo Hills (nee Moriarty.)

September 14, 2017

To all Elsie Astwoods children of years ago that I knew at Okau. I have wonderful memories of your Mother. Deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughs and prayers are with you.

Colleen (O Sullivan) Nelson

September 14, 2017

Rest in peace Elsie. Condolences to your family. From The Stratton Family

September 14, 2017

A Geat lady, an example to everyone she met, I/we have fond memories of catching up with her @ Mum & Dad's in Matamata plus our 2012 visit with her in New Plymouth.
However although sadly missed she won't be forgotten with 90 Grandchildren in total! Amazing!
Our thoughts go to all the Astwoods as you celebrate her life
Don & Jan McGregor (Canada)

Don McGregor

September 14, 2017

September 13, 2017

Dear Elsie what a gracious lady you were never complained rest in peace dear. It was such a joy to share your 90th and 100th birthday with you and your family. To Murray, Marie and all the family my thoughts are with you all at such a sad time but with precious memories. Deepest sympathy. Lots of love Jean x

Jean Hastie

September 13, 2017

To all our cousins that we spent so much time with as children We have the fondest memories of Aunty Elsie Much love to you all Carol Bennett(nee Astwood) & Cameron

September 13, 2017

Sending much love to the family

Jo Kuriger

September 13, 2017

Dearest Elsie, Rest In Peace dear friend.
Thank you for all of the special times we shared.
You will be missed.
To all family, we pray you have a wonderful celebration of Elsies life.

With Love
Brian and Beryl Joyce
Terrence and Rochelle Joyce
Annabelle, Monica, Leo, Jenna, Luke and Jacob Joyce
Oakura

Loretta HARDEGGER

September 13, 2017

To Murray and Marie,Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Both at this Sad time.

Brian nd Carol Crowley

September 13, 2017

Memories of those great times & enormous whitebait fritters up the Okau & Tongaporutu movies & local dances.Sending love from the Howe family

September 13, 2017

great memories of the Okau district and the Tainui museum. our respect to all the family.

Ian Whittaker

September 13, 2017

ASTWOOD, Elsie Barbara
(nee McGregor):
Peacefully on September 10th, 2017. Loved sister to Norman, George, Max, Bill, Tom, Gordon, and Mavis Mace (all deceased).

September 13, 2017

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