Kerry LILLEY Obituary

Our thoughts with you all at this extremely sad time.I will always remember her living life to the fullest and have fond memories when we all started our training at Palmerston North Hospital.We met at Bulls a few years ago as Kerry was on her way to Wellington and yes she bought two beautiful coloured dresses.She will be missed by so many.Helen Waugh

Our very Deepest Sympathy Dave & family .
Sorry for such a late tribute but have only just learned today of Kerry´s passing .
Kerry was in our Nurse Training School at PN Hospital starting in 1967 . She was always such a vibrant fun person & a dedicated nurse . She stayed with us at one of our class reunions & had made such a lovely cake, decorated with all these wee nursing figures - one very multi talented lady .
We enjoyed her travel journey emails - always v entertaining - such a fit & active lady .
We are so very sad to hear the news .
Frances & Parry Matthews

Dave and family
"all those countless, numbered days"
My heartfelt condolences
Maria Turner

Kerry was one of the first nurses I met when I came to work in NZ over 20 years ago - she was hard to keep up with, striding out in cycling shorts on a Round the Mountain relay race. Kerry was amazing with patients at the in patient hospice unit & also very kind to a newly arrived doctor - her local & clinical knowledge often helping me out. Such a generous caring person at doing things for others that it was often hard to find a space to meet up once we both left hospice. I am sad I didn´t say a proper goodbye & will treasure my memories of friendship with such a special lady.
Condolences to Dave & all the family.

A dearly beloved friend - sending thoughts to her family with a very heavy heart and many treasured memories.

To Dave and family so sorry to hear of Kerry´s passing.
A lovely lady. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad Time.
Kev Fraser & Bob Fleming
Oakura

Dear Dave
We are so sorry to hear of Kerry´s passing. Hard to believe after seeing you guys recently at our Anniversary and hearing of all your adventures around the country. You were among our very first friends at the squash club 40 years ago. So sorry we were unable to attend funeral today as we are away. Sincere condolences from Larry Caroline amd family

To David and family..so sorry to hear of Kerry`s passing, our thoughts are with you. Colin and Sue Harrison

So sorry to hear of Kerry´s passing & we send our sincere condolences &love from afar.We remember her enthusiasm & positivity- a ray of sunshine in the Okato community and a dearly loved wife & mum
Diane & Harold Moffitt

To Dave and family so sorry to hear of Kerry´s passing.
A lovely lady. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Jim and Brodwyn Wrathall

So sorry and shocked to hear of Kerry´s passing. We were good mates all through high school. We caught up again at the WHS reunion and she visited us when we were camping at Oakura. Will miss seeing her posts and amazing cakes. RIP
Jan Coffey

Dear David and family - sincere sympathy and love to you all over the loss of dear Kerry - what a wonderful lady Kerry was a ray of sunshine to everyone who knew her - treasure all your fantastic memories of a lovely lady - your memories are forever and cannot be taken away from you. Wayne and Lyn Jury

So suddenly and so vibrant Still shocked at the news

Dear Lilley whanau, my thoughts and heart are with you all. On our drive from Wellington to Taranaki yesterday, we watched the sunset on the maunga and so many words came to my mind which made me think of Kerry. I thought of how often I look for the maunga in the skyline, even when I´m not in Taranaki, for reassurance; makes me think of Kerry being a constant support and friend to so many. I thought of how beautiful yet strong the maunga looks - like Kerry too. I also thought of the brave spirit and vibrant energy the maunga holds which reminds me of the huge kindness, love, and open arms Kerry held for everyone that knows her. From now, I will always see Kerry´s sparkly, lights-up-a-room smile when I look to the maunga. xx

Sincere condolences Dave and family on Kerry's passing. Such a lovely bright and bubbly lady. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time

To Dave and Family .Our deepest Condolences on the sad news of a dear Wife and Mother passing away . Many good memories of the days at the Okato Squash club where we all enjoyed each other's company .Our thoughts are with you at this sad time .
Don Cowie .

To Dave and family so sad to hear of Kerry passing thinking of you all at this sad time.
Kind regards Sharon & Wayne Fisher and Sons

To Dave and family. We are so very sorry to read of Kerry's passing. Our thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time. Garry & Lynn Putt

Thanx SO much dear Kerry for being such a special lifelong friend of my sister Jan, & the rest of our family. We also really appreciate all your past loving visits & support of our Mum & Dad as we siblings couldn't, living far away. Thanx for being such a cheerful, considerate & caring mother, wife & friend. Sorry we can't be there to celebrate your life, but our thoughts & prayers are very much with you all at this very sad time of sorrow & loss. Our love to you all, Bruce & Corinne Parsons

Sending our Love & Condolences to Dave & Family at the passing of Kerry.
Although it´s been years since we last met we remember her fondly from our time as clients of the Vet Clinic & school events as our children grew up over the years.
RIP Kerry.

To Dave and family. I am sorry to hear of Kerry's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

On behalf of our past and present members of Okato Squash Club, we send our heartfelt condolences to Dave and family.
Kerry was a Ladies Club champion 8 times in the 80s and 90s, and a much respected member of our club and the wider Okato community.

So sorry Dave & your Family on your huge loss. - I will never forget Kerry´s happy smile & vibrancy. I´m sure you will all have your own special memories to take with you into the future. Arohanui, Wendy Clement

To Dave and family, heartfelt sympathy at your loss of a bright, sharing and talented lady. So special to many.
From Bill and Helen Thomas and family.

Very sad to hear of the loss of the lovely Kerry. Best heartfelt wishes to you Dave and the whanau.

Dear Dave and family
We were shocked and saddened to read of Kerry´s passing. We are currently in Podgora - a place where you visited with Kerry and I am sure you have fond memories of your holiday here along with many more as well. We are sending you our love and sympathy at this very sad time and even though we won´t be with you in person to share the celebration of Kerry´s vibrant life, we will be with you through the live streaming- much love
Julie and Ivan Marinovich

I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Kerry's sudden death. She was definitely far to young to be passing so soon. She had a cheerful and welcoming smile. My condolences to her family and close friends.

To David and family, your brothers, Garry and Murray and Anne and Karin. My deepest sympathy to you all -this is a shock. As your family will, take care and support each other. I am sorry I will not be with you on Wednesday, but I will take a special time our to stop and remember. God bless you all
Butch

to Dave and Kerri's family. on behalf ov Connie and Trevor Smiths family. we were babysat by Ginny Flynn so many times, that she became part ov our family we grew up across the road from aunty Wynn and aunty Mary, in Waitara. soooo many memories, Womad annual catch up her accordian playing her "floorboards" hair as Dave called it her smile her vibrancy her love ov our family sooo many memories. most sincerest sympathy from them smiths kids over the road xxxx

To Dave and family. We were so very sorry to hear of Kerry's passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Dave and Julie Marsh

So sorry to hear of Kerry´s passing. David and your family we send our sincere condolences to you all. Always enjoyed catching up with Kerry and hearing about the family. She will be missed by all those who knew her. Gone too soon. May all those happy times you´ve all shared help you through the days ahead. Sending our love to you all.

To David and Family
Extending our deepest sympathy at this very sad time.
A life well lived holds many happy memories and these will help to keep her close. RIP Kerry.
Betty Martin and family.

My condolences to KERRY'S family .I have not seen Kerry and Robyn for years. We moved from Waitara. Beautiful whanau. Since their aunty Mary passed. Was the last time I saw the whanau. E whanaunga .
Arohanui Maria Stockman (Perth)

Dave and family,it was with shock and sadness I learned of the sudden passing of your wife Kerry.
Far too soon in life. My thoughts and condolences are with you at this difficult time.
Life throws some curve balls at you at time that are hard to understand and deal with.
Graeme kelly

Our deepest sympathy to Dave & Famillly at this sad time.
Lisa & Trish
(Lismore Street)

It was a shock to learn of Kerry's passing. She was a ray of sunshine, always positive and enthusiastic. She will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathy to David and the extended Lilley family.
Mike and Marnie Taylor

Our deepest sympathy to Dave & family at this sad time.
from Lisa & Trish
(Lismore Street)

My condolences go out to Dave and all the the family sorry to hear the passing of a beautiful outrageous vibrant woman a dear mum and wife and special friend u will be in our hearts for

To Dave and Family
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Regards From
Knowles Family

Dave, was surprised to read of Kerry´s death . My condolences to you and your family . I have know you and Kerry since you became a client of our firm. About 50 years´. I reckon ; a long association.
Bruce Richards

Our deepest sympathies to you all with the loss of Kerry. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you.

Am in shock,so glad I got chance to give her a hug before they flew her up to Waikato. That's the memory of her I'll take with me. My thoughts are with David and family
Maureen Priest

Our deepest thoughts are with you all at this time wonderful family's are hard to come by and yours was one of the best take care if each other luv hug and smile at the happy memories and gave a cry at the sad but all moments together to be cherished luv from Jacky and family