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Shirley GREENHILL Obituary

Peacefully at home on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, aged 90. Wife of the late Ian. Mother and mother-in-law of Dean & Christine (Blenheim), Kenneth (Tauranga), Stuart & partner Jo Stallard. A huge thank you to the HomeCare nurses, Hospice and Oncology staff, Shirley loved you all. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Greenhill Family may be left on Shirley's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/shirley. A service to celebrate Shirley's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth, on Monday, 17 November 2025, at 2pm. In honour of Shirley's love of gardening and flowers, please bring a bloom from your garden or a favourite flower to place on her casket as a personal tribute.

'To plant a garden is to live beyond tomorrow'


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley GREENHILL

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27 Entries

Katy George

November 23, 2025

Shirley will be remembered and missed especially for her amazing gardening knowledge and special skills. She could create a beautiful garden from an empty or neglected section.
From Ruth and Bert George

Jan Bedford

November 20, 2025

Shirley and my mum - Barbara Bedford - were Stratford friends and I remember admiring the hand painted Christmas cards Shirley would give to mum.
Rest in peace.

Lynne Wisnewski

November 19, 2025

Dean, Kenneth, Stuart & families
Very sorry to learn of your Mum's passing.
Another Stratford identity lost to the town. She will always be remembered for her gardens.
Reunited with your Dad
Warmest Regards
Lynne Wisnewski ( Thompson)

Shirl Thoumine

November 18, 2025

Dean Kenneth and Stuart so sorry to hear of your mums passing. She was the most amazing energetic person who never forgot anyone (even us cousins who are so bad at keeping in touch) Thinking of you all with love - the third Shirley

Alan Manning

November 18, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Stuart, Jo and the Greenhill family.
Alan Manning

Lyn Ata

November 16, 2025

All our love is with the family tomorrow Sorry I can't be there but Dawn and I will be thinking of you all.My visits to Stratford won't be the same now not having Shirley to visit Rest in peace love Lynxx

Debbie & Graeme McKinlay

November 16, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Shirleys family. Shirley was such an active, vibrant and caring lady in our community, she will be greatly missed. She leaves an amazing legacy to us all with her Gardening Book.

Colin and Norah Sangster

November 16, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Shirleys family. Was lovely seeing her at the family get-together last month. Sorry we are unable to attend her service on Monday but our thoughts will be with you all.
Colin and Norah Sangster.

RodBuchanan

November 16, 2025

Condolences to Greenhill
Family
RodBuchanan

Michael Rush

November 15, 2025

Condolences to Dean , Ken and Suart on the loss of your Mum.
May she rest in peace.

Madeleine and Kevin Casey

November 15, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Especially to our old mate Ken.Fond regards Madeleine and Kevin Casey

Merry & Peer Sorensen

November 15, 2025

Dearest Shirley, some years back I went to your " funeral " as it turned out it was your sister-in-law, a big relief when I found out you were well and truly alive, promised that I would come to your funeral when your is up, you were a fantastic gardner and created beautiful garden for many visitors to enjoy RIP Shirley, our condolences to the family

alan sulzberger

November 15, 2025

deepest sympathy to the family of shirley. beryl has many lovely memories of activities with this lovely lady

Ross Kelly

November 14, 2025

Always found Shirley to be a friendly, cheery lady with a lovely smile, my thoughts are with the family at this sad time, RIP

Jannie Sullivan

November 14, 2025

We enjoyed visiting Shirleys garden each year.
Shirley was always so welcoming and made us feel like a long lost friend.
Our sympathies to you all.
Terry and Jannie

Shelley and Grant Childs

November 14, 2025

Condolences to you all. RIP Shirley xx

Craig Williamson

November 14, 2025

Ken and family .thinking of you all at this time of celebrating Shirleys wonderful life may she rest in peace

David and Sheryl

November 14, 2025

Fond memories of Shirley over the last 55 years. From Borthwick days to her judging my Harcourts Waitara garden competition and visiting her garden as recently as last week. A special lady who welcomed everyone and shared her gardening tips. Her family and garden were what kept her going. Condolences to the family.

Jo Ratu

November 14, 2025

Rest easy Shirley
One of Hairfashions
favorite regular x

Terri Crooks

November 14, 2025

Our sincere condolence's to the family from Kerry and Terri in Stratford.

Janice Coombe

November 14, 2025

A lovely kind Stratford lady who will be missed by many and remembered for her gardening prowess and willingness to share.Condolences to her sons and their families

Kiri

November 14, 2025

Naw Shirley just loved meeting you and seeing you at the blood lab every week (I´m sure you hated it) but we had great chats and laughs. Will be sad not to see your face in here. Thinking of your family and loved ones at this time.
From Kiri and the girls at Awanui labs in Stratford.

Liz Sunman

November 14, 2025

A beautiful lady in every way.

Shirley Dodds

November 14, 2025

Farewell lovely lady, will miss our little chats, fly free Shirley in the Garden of Heaven.

Michelle Rowland

November 14, 2025

RIP Shirley you were a special lady. Much love and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Shirley. Her garden is gorgeous and she lived a life enriched by her plants and creativity. You will be missed Shirley. X

Maree Garcia

November 14, 2025

I will treasure my drive with Shirley after our recent family gathering, she was on such a high talking all the way. Sending my condolences to all the family. Maree Garcia

Keryn Walsh

November 14, 2025

Rest peacefully in the garden of heaven Will remember you by the flowers that came from your lovely garden

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Memorial Events
for Shirley GREENHILL

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