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Sylvia Monica WITHEY

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Hardings Funerals Hawera

17 Regent Street- Postal 605

Hawera, Taranaki

Sylvia WITHEY Obituary

Peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by those she loves on Tuesday 29th July 2025, aged 73 years. Much loved wife of Richard Withey. Adored mum of Loma and Carly, Julie and Jonno, and Sam and Dan. Treasured grandma of Lacey, Nikita, Angel Jackson (Donks), Jayden, Rylee, Beaudy, and Layla. Great-granny of Harlee-Jae, Kellan, Rocky, and Lahny. Cherished friend of many. A service for Sylvia will be held on Friday 1st August 2025 at 2.00pm at St Josephs Catholic Church, Hawera. A recording/livestream will be available to watch on Sylvia's tribute page at https://hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes/


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Sylvia WITHEY

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Bryce and Denise Meier-Pope

August 1, 2025

So many happy memories you gave us Sylvie. Remember waking so many weekends and you´d be snuggled up on the couch in the lounge after a fun night out. Driving up and down the tanker track in the old bomb when you were learning to drive, standing on the front or back seats. We probably ended up on the floor numerous times when you hit the brakes You were more like a big sister than an aunty.
To Richard, Loma, Julie, Sam and Families, treasure your special memories, the lessons she taught you and the influence she had in your lives as you now navigate life without her. She truly was unforgettable. Now dancing with your sisters. My apologies for not being able to attend Sylvia´s farewell, but I watched the video link. She would have been so very proud of you all for the send off you gave her. Big hugs to you all xxxx

Amanda thoumine

August 1, 2025

Loved my 2 years working with you at countdown sylv, much aroha to your whanau

Thoumine Family

August 1, 2025

Richard Loma Julie & Sam so sad to hear of Sylvs passing. Hold tight to your memories. She was one of those larger than life people who brought a smile to everyone's face simply by being there. Thinking of you all with love. Shirl ,Craig & family

Jenny Willing

August 1, 2025

Sending condolences to you Loma , Carly and all your families. So sad to read of Sylvia's passing. A lovely lady who always had a smile. R I L Sylvia.

Tony Withey

August 1, 2025

Richard & Family
Our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Sylvia.
Tony, Jennifer & family

Chrissy & Mark Berry

August 1, 2025

Dear Slyvia - I will forever hold the memories me and kids have of our fun times together. Lots of songs will stay with me and I will always think of you whenever I hear them.
Luv to all the family
Chrissy Berry (ne Pike)

Mark

August 1, 2025

Sorry to hear the loss of Sylvia she will be sorely missed. Thinking of you all Mark and Kerry Hayston

Trisha Hurley

August 1, 2025

Deepest sympathies Richard , Loma , Julie and Sam. Have fond memories of our time as neighbours on Turuturu Rd.

Denise Behrent

August 1, 2025

Sending lots of love to all the family , a special lady whom we had lots of laughs with over the last few years , now at peace , love Denise Behrent xx

Michelle Baldwin

August 1, 2025

To Julie, Jonny, Kita, Rylee sorry for your loss sending hugs and kisses from Melbourne, love to you all Ross & Michelle xx

Heather McKay

August 1, 2025

Richard, Loma, Julie, Sam and whanau,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Sylv.
What a powerhouse of fun and laughter she was.
Look after each other and keep telling her stories so that she can live on in your memories.
Thinking of you all.
Heather

Melanie Christensen

August 1, 2025

To Richard, Julie and family, thinking of you all at this sad time. Sending you strength and hugs.

Judy Towers

July 31, 2025

So sorry to hear of Syls passing. No more suffering. Will always remember old hockey days. Love to you all. Judy and Marvyn

David & Leasa MacLeod

July 31, 2025

To Richard and family. Our sincerest condolence's. Sylvia was always a fun loving lady who loved her family immensely. We know she will be sorely missed xx

Lynette Gilligan

July 31, 2025

Sending love and blessings to the family as you adjust to the big gap in your lives.
I know there would have been a welcoming party in Heaven for you Aunty Sylv. RIP xxx

Greg and Raewyn Brady

July 31, 2025

To Richard and family
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Sylvia.
Remembering all the good times at Price Chopper/Countdown.
Sorry we won't be able to make it as we will be away.

Raewyn Brady.

Gavin Leanne & Abby Ross

July 31, 2025

Sorry to hear of Sylvia´s passing our fondest memories are of her being full of life and in total control of the parties.
Our thoughts are with you all Richard Loma Julie & Sam

Gail Armstrong

July 31, 2025

Great memories of Sylvia and our hockey playing days with Hawera Rovers, sorry i wont be there to farewell you Sylvie, will raise a glass instead and remember our good times.

Josie Hogan

July 31, 2025

My deepest Sympathy to the Withey and Hughes Families on your sad loss of Sylvia. Sylvia presented me with a horse shoe on my wedding day. Thinking of you all. My apologies as I am unable to attend her funeral.

Sandra Robinson (nee Bird)

July 31, 2025

Deepest sympathy to all of Sylvia's Family. I have known Sylvia all my life and we were good friends right through our School days . We played Hockey together and had so much fun in our teen years. Sadly we lost contact over the last few years but I will never forget my good friend. Rest in Peace Sylvia.

Helen Moir

July 31, 2025

Sending love to all the family thinking of you Helen Craig Moir

Kevin Bracken

July 31, 2025

Many moons since we saw Sylvia. Sue played hockey with her at Manaia in 1973 and we spent a lot of time with her and Colin prior to our wedding in early 1974, which they attended.

Then we lost touch when we moved to Wellington.

Our thoughts are with everyone.

Sue ( nee Young ) and Kevin Bracken
Wellington

Maureen Hall

July 31, 2025

A beautiful soul gone too soon. Thanks for the memories from our Countdown days. Heartfelt condolences to Richard and family. RIP Sylvia xx
Henry (Maureen)

Lania Careswell

July 31, 2025

I will treasure all the memories we shared in my countdown years. Ill miss your messages checking how me & the girls were doing, signed off with "love you all from nanny sylv". The only person id let get away with calling me Lani doodle. Rest in love Sylv, sending love & hugs to all your dear ones xx

Judy hill

July 31, 2025

A friend a school buddy gone too soon Sylivia, condolences to the family Regards Judy Hill

Lynnley

July 31, 2025

Sending my love to you, Loma and Julie.
Will cherish the memories of your amazing mum.

Lorraine O´Connor (Goldfinch)

July 31, 2025

Always remember the laughs we shared at school and out.. A lovely friend, R I P Sylvia..

Elsie an Owen

July 31, 2025

Treasure all those beautiful golden memories you have of your dear mum,

Jacky and Mike Oldfield

July 31, 2025

Sorry for your loss, no more suffering for Sylvia. Our thoughts are with you Richard girls and family.

Julie Budd

July 31, 2025

Rest in Love Aunty Sylvia.
Thinking of your family at this sad time.
Love and hugs

Sylvia Duffus

July 31, 2025

Big Hugs And Luvzzzzzzzz to all the Family.

Heather Warner

July 31, 2025

Always remember going to Coromandel at Christmas time and catching up with Sylvia and family. Rest in peace Sylvia. HEATHER WARNER, TREVOR WARNER (dec) and family.

Marlene & Maurice Kissick

July 31, 2025

A beautiful Aunty who was always full of fun and laughter. Deepest Sympathy to Richard, Loma, Julie and Sam

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Memorial Events
for Sylvia WITHEY

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.

Funeral services provided by:

Hardings Funerals Hawera

17 Regent Street- Postal 605, Hawera