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1926
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Alice SEARS Obituary
SEARS, Alice Joy (Joy):
Known as Joy (nee Foster). Previously Alice Joy Matson. Women's Royal New Zealand Naval Service ex-WREN 599. Born November 11, 1926. Passed away peacefully February 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ken and much loved mum and mother-in-law of Anita and Garry, Donna and the late Steve, Logan and Jane, and Euan and Tracy. Adored big sister and sister-in-law of Terry and Marilyn, and the late Ken and Jean, David and Nancy. Loved Nana of Tanya, Carlie, David, Scott, Josie, Jack, and Finn. Great grandmother of seven. A long life well lived. According to Joy's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
Known as Joy (nee Foster). Previously Alice Joy Matson. Women's Royal New Zealand Naval Service ex-WREN 599. Born November 11, 1926. Passed away peacefully February 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ken and much loved mum and mother-in-law of Anita and Garry, Donna and the late Steve, Logan and Jane, and Euan and Tracy. Adored big sister and sister-in-law of Terry and Marilyn, and the late Ken and Jean, David and Nancy. Loved Nana of Tanya, Carlie, David, Scott, Josie, Jack, and Finn. Great grandmother of seven. A long life well lived. According to Joy's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
Published by The Press on Feb. 6, 2023.
Memories and Condolences
for Alice SEARS
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Fran Brookbanks
February 6, 2023
Dear Anita, Donna, Logan, and Euan, I was sorry to read of Joy's death. I remember you all living in "the flat" above my parents' (Phyl and Frank Win) house in Khandallah. I last saw Joy in December 1999 when our family, and Mum (Dad died in 1998), were on holiday at Ohope. I drove Mum to Tauranga to visit Joy, and have a lovely photo of the two of them together (attached). They were always good friends, and although they didn't see each other frequently, corresponded regularly. Mum died in 2010, aged 88, and had been living in Nelson. My sister Chris and I are thinking of you all. Regards, Fran Brookbanks.
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