GATES, Thora May:
7.2.1928 - 21.5.2018
Thora passed away peacefully on Monday, aged 90, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Dearly beloved and cherished wife of George (deceased June 2017). Much loved mother of Susan, Linda and Peter, and mother-in-law of Derek Rawsthorne, Colin Messent, Debbie Gates and Alvin Rolfe. Adored Gran and Gran-Gran to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
You will be sorely missed.
Special thanks to the staff of Anthony Wilding Retirement Village for their love and care of both Thora and George and for their support to the whole family. A memorial service to honour and farewell Thora will be held at 2.00pm, on Tuesday, May 29, at the Opawa Community Church, cnr of Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace. Messages c/- Sue at 2/237 Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024; or by email to [email protected]
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Thank you all for your lovely words.
June 8, 2018
fond memories of my beautiful Aunty, may she rest in peace, love to all her family.
Joy Thain
May 31, 2018
We send our love and thoughts to you all, In remembrance of A beautiful Lady in every way,who is much loved and will be dearly missed, love Nicola Limmer (gates)
nicky limmer nee gates
May 29, 2018
Remembering a loved Aunty and Uncle and the good times.
Jeanette Punselie-Ellis
May 29, 2018
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