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Valerie Lynette "Lyn" HARRIS

FUNERAL HOME

Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Valerie HARRIS Obituary

Peacefully, at Taranaki Base Hospital, on Thursday, November 6, 2025; aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Graham. Much loved Mum of Tony and Linda, Deanne and Bruce Macdonald, Mandy (dec), Justine and Simon Lee. Adored Gran of Blair and Mia, Aaron and Amanda, Zoë and Dave; Sarah and Rob, Duncan and Beth; Matheson and Mostyn. Great-Gran of Wiki, Jackson, Jai, Ruby, Lucy and Finlay. The family wish to thank the staff of Taranaki Base Hospital and Hospice for their care of Lyn. In lieu of flowers, any donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated, and may be left at the service. Messages to 'The Harris family', c/- PO Box 4016 New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz A celebration of Lyn's life will be held at Northpoint Baptist Church, 116 Mangati Road, Bell Block, on Wednesday, 12 November, at 11.00am. Private cremation.

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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Nov. 8, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Valerie HARRIS

5 Entries

Angela Ross

November 12, 2025

On behalf of MiLife Bell Vista retirement village and our community, sincere condolences to Lyn's family, we loved having her part of our village, she was such a kind, gentle lady with a beautiful smile, she will be missed xx

Dianne Gooch

November 10, 2025

Such a beautiful lady. We thought of you and Graham often and the time we spent together. It was time for you to go but you have left us some beautiful memories.
Kevin & Dianne Gooch

Jane Darrah

November 9, 2025

So sorry to hear that Lyn has passed away. I have fond memories of her and Graham when they lived in Stratford and Graham was the Pastor at our church. A beautiful couple now together with their Lord and Saviour. Deepest sympathy to all the family. Jane Darrah.

Mark & Helen Nitschke

November 8, 2025

Fond memories of Graham & Lyn from when we lived at Stanway. Condolences to the family

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Jean Hastie

November 8, 2025

On behalf of the New Plymouth Stroke Support Trust, I would like to pass on our sincere condolences. Dear Lyn thoroughly enjoyed coming along to the socials and going on the bus trips and has been a member for a number of years. Memories are so precious. Rest in Peace dear Lyn.

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