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Karen Denise HAY

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Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Karen HAY Obituary

At home, surrounded with love on Thursday, 12 February 2026, aged 65. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Mark (Max). Loved Mum of Regan, Connor, and Erica. Loved daughter of Dawn and the late David. Cherished sister of Vicky and Marty, and Brian and Susan. Karen has requested you please bring a single flower with you to place on her casket as you arrive. Messages to Karen's family can be left on Karen's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/karen. In lieu of flowers to the family home a donation to Ozanam House would be appreciated in Karen's memory. A service to celebrate Karen's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Feb. 14, 2026.

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17 Entries

Patrick and Kay Harrison

February 23, 2026

Dear Mark and family,
We are so sorry to hear your sad news. Take care through these tough times.
Patrick & Kay Harrison xx

Kaye McKenzie

February 20, 2026

To Max and family,
Paul and I were very sad to learn of Karen´s passing. Such a strong and lovely woman.
Condolences to you and the family.

Max Dick

February 19, 2026

To Mark and family.
Sincere condolences to you on Karen´s passing.
My thoughts are with you.
Max Dick

MArgaret Doyle

February 18, 2026

Dear Dawn and Family, I was very sad to read that Karen had died. I remember a vibrant stunning woman who would make a difference whatever she chose to do. David and Myra May will be waiting for her with open arms. My sincere sympathy. May she Rest in Peace

Kat McNab

February 18, 2026

Karen was a loved member of the Lepperton community helping with many school events. Our condolences to her family and friends.

Nicola Bishop

February 17, 2026

To the Hay and Walker families.
Very sorry to hear of Karen´s passing.
Thinking of you all.
Nicola and Peter Bishop

Jill and Monty

February 17, 2026

Dear Mark and family, sending our deepest sympathies to you all. We are saddened to hear of the loss of Karen. She was a fierce dragon boater and paddling partner. Always giving her best, she was an inspiration with all her sporting activities and dedication to everything she did. Her tenacity, positivity, and smile will always be remembered.

Heather Barrett

February 16, 2026

So sorry to hear of Karen's passing, condolences and prayers for the grieving family, from the Gillies who were neighbours and childhood friends. Sandra, Heather, Jennifer and Ross.

Elaine Sinton

February 16, 2026

To Max, Regan, Connor, Erica and wider family
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Lots of good memories when you were our neighbours on Bishop Road.
Elaine, Thomas and Ben Sinton

Racheal and Jeremy Cottam

February 16, 2026

Our sincere condolences to the Hay Family. Our thoughts are very much with you all.

Angela Maindonald

February 15, 2026

Dear Mark and children.
I´m sorry to read of Karen´s passing. She fought so hard and for such a long time,always so positive. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Debbie & Carlyle Campbell

February 15, 2026

Our deepest sympathies to Max and family.
Karen fought such battles in her lifetime and managed to shine through them. Such a trooper. Her enthusiasm for family, friends and life was a given.
Karen, the nurse, the designer, the gardener, the home renovator, you had such fabulous work ethics.
Many special memories
RIP dear lady.

Angela Bayly, Greg Trowbridge and family

February 14, 2026

Dear Max, Connor, Erica and Regan
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Karen. Such a beautiful soul, so positive, kind and dedicated to family and community - a truly special person - our heartfelt
Sympathy and love go to you all - we are thinking of you xxxx

Prue Walker

February 14, 2026

Karen, loved and respected by Lepperton Bodybalance family. We'll miss your smile, enthusiasm, genuine caring nature and fab recipe ideas. Fly free Karen

Prue Walker

February 14, 2026

Karen, loved and respected by Lepperton Bodybalance family. We'll miss your smile, genuine caring nature and amazing recipe ideas. Fly free Karen.

Moira Blundell

February 14, 2026

Max and family, sorry to learn of Karens passing. Kind thoughts around you at this sad time.

Liz Cowley

February 14, 2026

A greatly missed member of our gym classes .Always smiling and positive . Very sad for you Karen and your family .RIP xxx

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Memorial Events
for Karen HAY

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

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Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street Strandon, New Plymouth 4312