STRACHAN, Edith Joan:
Peacefully at Maida Vale Retirement Home on Wednesday 18 September 2019, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of Alexander William (Alex, deceased). Loved mother of Gaewyn and Winston Churchill (both deceased), Lex and Colleen, Ken and Gaye, and Ian and Theresa. Adored 'Old Nan' to her 33 grand, great-grand and great- great-grandchildren. Messages to the Strachan family may be left on Edith's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/edith. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Maida Vale for their care of Edith. A service to celebrate Edith's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Saturday 21 September 2019 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
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14 Entries
September 23, 2019
Caroline McSeveny
Saddened to hear of Edith's passing. Honored to have known Edith. And meet her wonderful family. She was a beautiful lady .Thinking of you Grant & Caroline McSeveny x
September 22, 2019
Bruce Barron
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Deepest sympathy. Bruce and Raewyn Barron.
September 20, 2019
Sincere sympathy to Edith's family. We always enjoyed our little conversations with her chatting about the old Newall days while visiting family at Maida Vale. Mary (nee Williams) & John Washer
September 20, 2019
Mary Barron
Lots of love to you all as you mourn a great lady. Fond memories of her.
September 20, 2019
Saddened to hear of your Mum's passing, she was a super lady, so kind and caring. RIP Mrs Strachon
Dale and Dallas Goldfinch
Hawera
September 19, 2019
Sad to learn of Mrs Strachan's passing. I have fond memories of Mrs Strachan as a wonderful farming neighbour to my parents on the Wiremu (was Okahu) Road.
Wayne Julian.
September 19, 2019
Sincere sympathy to you Jean and Family on Edith's death are thinking of you all much love Cherry and John.
September 19, 2019
Anne Grantham
Our sincere sympathy to you all.
Edith was a very special person.
GOD Bless
Anne Grantham & Family
September 19, 2019
So sad to read of your mother's passing. Love to you all.
Peggy Ann Lane
September 18, 2019
Thinking of you all at this sad time - Murray & Chrissy Gordge
September 18, 2019
Thinking of you at this sad time - Murray & Chrissy Gordge
September 18, 2019
Edith's family
So sorry to hear if your Mums passing
Edith was a member of Tumahu Rural women for many years, sadly missed
Our thoughts to you all
September 18, 2019
Jean Hastie
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time, deepest sympathy.
September 18, 2019
Laurence Mahony
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
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