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Melva GREENSILL Obituary

Peacefully, at Radius, Thornleigh Park Rest Home, on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of Ormond. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Heather, Suzanne & Allan, David & Su and, Robyn & Rob. Loved Granny of Robert, Mark, Morgan, Cameron, Lauren, Eva, Diana, Rebecca and Nick, and Great-Granny of Spencer, Mathius and Primmrose. Loved sister of Noeline (dec), Alison and Neil. Messages to the Greensill Family may be left on Melva's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/melva. A service to celebrate Melva's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 2.00pm. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to The St Mary's Church Restoration Project. For those unable to attend, Melva's funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 9, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Melva GREENSILL

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22 Entries

Neil Goodwin

August 17, 2025

To Orm & the Greensill family, So sorry to read of the passing of Melva Orm. What a great age Melva live to,May the memories stay with you all, @ this sad time.

Donald Betts

August 14, 2025

My sincere condolences to Otmond and family at your loss.
A very kind person.

De Burgh Adams Lodge 446 I.C.

August 13, 2025

To Orm and the Greensill family, all our sympathy at this time. Melva was a great supporter and a vital help to Orm as Almoner of the Lodge, for which we are forever grateful.
From the Master and Members of De Burgh Adams Lodge 446 I.C.

John Dormer

August 13, 2025

To Orm and his family, our thoughts are with you at this time as we remember Melva and all she meant to you as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
John and Marilyn Dormer

Bill and Judy Hurlstone

August 13, 2025

Dear Ormand
Our deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones during this very painful time.
Just know our thoughts are with you.
Our kind wishes
Bill and Judy

Helene

August 12, 2025

Sorry for your loss Ormond and family, many rich memories to hold in your heart in the coming years.love & blessings Helene

Jo Bublitz

August 12, 2025

To Orm, David and Su , and all whanau, my sincerest condolences on your loss. Jo ( Aqua Therapy) from Tues night Quiz

Joan Gudgeon

August 12, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Orm and your family. May she rest in peace.

Sue Cann

August 12, 2025

Dear Orm,Michael, Suzy, David, Robyn and Families.
So very sad to hear that Melva had passed away.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sending Love and heartfelt deepest Sympathy to you all.
Sue Cann

Barbara Waite

August 11, 2025

My condolences to the family of Melva, have memories of a lovely neighbour many years ago, Barbara Waite

Coralea and Don

August 11, 2025

So loved and will be sadly missed- So sorry to hear of your beloved passing Orm you and the family will draw strength from each other and the wider community knowing how precious she was to many. Coralea and Don

Jane Lineham

August 11, 2025

Very sorry to hear this news. A lovely lady. Rest in peace Melva. Lots of love to all the family at this sad time.
from Murray and Jane Lineham. (nee Fairey) - Richard and Wendys Daughter.

Daryl Parker

August 11, 2025

Dear Orm, sorry to read of Melva's passing, a very gracious lady now at rest.
Sincere sympathy and kind regards,

Midla

August 11, 2025

Melva was such a lovely kind lady. Rest in peace Xx

Ruth Rangiwahia

August 10, 2025

So sorry to read of Melva´s passing Orm and my thoughts are with you and the family at this very sad time.

Mike FitzPatrick

August 10, 2025

To Orm and family our sincere condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Kind Regards
Mike and Wendy FitzPatrick

Jim Whitmore

August 10, 2025

Condolences to you and your family. Jim and Daphne Whitmore.

Bernie Black

August 9, 2025

My sincerest Condolences to Orm & Family in the loss of one so dear to all.
Regards
Bernie

Elizabeth McKay

August 9, 2025

A precious friend. Gone but never forgotten.
Heartfelt condolences to Orm and the family.

Elizabeth and Jim McKay

Carol Cowling (nee Gyde)

August 9, 2025

On behalf of the Taranaki Branch of NZ Founders, we extend our sincere condolences to you Orm and the wider family. Over the years, I have been blessed to know Melva, a quietly spoken, beautifully groomed and gentle lady in all respects. Thank you Melva for all the welcoming smiles and know that you will be sadly missed. Until we meet again, RIP.

Monika Niederberger

August 9, 2025

Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I will always remember Melva as the very kind lady that helped me buy shoes and, more recently, "gems" at St Mary´s Op Shop. RIP

Alistair Gow

August 9, 2025

To Ormand & Family ,The passing of Melva will bring much sorrow to you all and to those who knew her in days gone by and from her little Shoe Saloon in Hawera.
A wonderful life well served RIP Melva

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