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Daphne GRAINGER Obituary

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in the loving care of Maida Vale Rest home, New Plymouth on Friday 2nd January 2026, aged 95 years young. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian (Ike). Treasured Mum and mother-in-law to John (Auckland), Mervyn and Michelle (both dec); Lyn and Peter Hartley (Stratford), Valerie Gardner (dec), and Joc and Alan Bibby (Bell Block). Cherished Nana to her 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Special family friend of Graeme and Valerie Gardner (Nelson), Dearly loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews. All Messages to the Grainger Family can be sent c/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. A Service for Daphne will be held at Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan St, Stratford on Saturday 10th January at 11.00am, followed by internment at the Eltham Cemetery.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jan. 6 to Jan. 9, 2026.

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Betty and Brian

January 9, 2026

Lyn Peter and families
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mum
May she rest in peace

Margaret Collins

January 9, 2026

My sincere condolences to John & families. Your Mum was a special lady & Rion & I enjoyed her visits when you brought her with yourself John. Love Margaret Collins & family

Christine, Paul and Jack Mason

January 9, 2026

Dear Uncle Peter, Aunty Lyn and family

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mum/Nana.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Love Christine, Paul and Jack Mason

Genevieve Brickell

January 9, 2026

Sending condolences to you Jos and the Grainger family. I remember your lovely mum from my years living in Eltham in the 70s and early 1980s.
Gen Brickell

Debbie Barlow

January 8, 2026

Oh my goodness, beautiful, kind Daphne. It was a pleasure to to meet you and look at your gardens. You were big on family. Condolences to the family, Daphne will be sorely missed. Wonderful lady

Maureen Green

January 8, 2026

Sincerest caring Sympathy to all of Daphne's family.A lovely lady & a beautiful Mother.May she rest in Peace

Gaye Arnold

January 8, 2026

My sincere sympathy to the Grainger family on Daphne´s passing a lovely lady to have known

Jocelyn McEwen

January 7, 2026

Joc and Alan, Lyn and Peter and the wider families.
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mum.
A lovely lady at rest.

Jocelyn McEwen (Phillips)

Judi and Vern Rangi

January 7, 2026

Sending Condolences to you all at this sad time R.I.P. Daphne

Lyn Rupapera

January 7, 2026

Condolences John,Lyn,Joc and familys. Your mum was a gracious lady,wonderful memories of days gone by.
Regards Ben & Lyn

Raewyn Keller

January 7, 2026

To Lyn, Peter and Daphne's Family. We have known Daphne's Family since we were kids together. You will have many treasured memories to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Raewyn [nee Aspinall] and Trevor Keller.

Ngairene Wilton

January 7, 2026

To Daphnes family, my deepest sympathy to you all,
A gorgeous lady and will never be forgotten,
Our real good days together were the days we did Line Dancing I Eltham,lots of fun.

Ken & Lyn Agent

January 6, 2026

To Lyn,Peter and all extended family, Our condolences on the passing of your Mum. She was a gracious lovely lady. You will have many treasured memories of times gone by to help you
at this time of sadness. Thinking of you all.

Gavin Robins

January 6, 2026

My Condolence at the loss of your Mum John. Some good memories of our time at Mangatoki school and living across the road from Mervyn at Eltham.

Robert wolfe

January 6, 2026

Condolences to the family, such a sincere & lovely lady. Well remembered from those Eltham days.
RIP Daphne.

Missy

January 6, 2026

So sorry to hear this news Mrs G was one beautiful lady always had time for a chat sending our love and condolences to John Lyn And joc and familiesxx Missy and Terry

Betty Hughes

January 6, 2026

Our deepest sympathy to Joc and Alan, Lyn and Peter and their families on the sad loss of their mum, mother-in-law and nana. Wishing you lots of happy memories to cherish forever. Love Betty and families xx

Dianne Pomfrett

January 6, 2026

Condolences to all Daph´s family...It´s hard to say goodbye to your Mother. Daph was a beautiful loving lady and it was such a pleasure to have known her. Much love.

Mary Smith

January 6, 2026

My sympathy to you and your family Lyn.
I remember well your lovely Mum

Denise & Gibby

January 6, 2026

Condolences to all,Daphne was a lovely lady.Treasure all your memories.

Lena Berger

January 6, 2026

Lyn my sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your Mum. She was such a lovely lady. Fond memories of all your family.

Barbara

January 6, 2026

Lyn our sympathy to you and all the family on the loss of your Mum, our thoughts are with you at this time.

Noeline swain

January 6, 2026

What a life you had aunty. Such a pleasure to have known you. Will miss you. My condolences to all the family.

Roger & Jenny Hignett

January 6, 2026

So sorry to hear of your loss.Always hard to say goodbye to your Mum

Carol Vince

January 6, 2026

Condolences to your family Lyn

Denise Gibson

January 6, 2026

Condolences to all the family, Daph was a beautiful lady. Treasure the lovely memories you all would have of her.
Denise and Gibby Gibson.

Diane Lemm

January 6, 2026

Condolences to all the family..Daphne was such a beautiful lady...Marriner family ex Eltham

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