Diana MADGIN Obituary

Dear Katherine and Sarah. You did your mother proud today. She was a magical woman who I had the privilege of working with in the 80's at Catholic Social Services. Allthe tributes to her were amazing. Thinking of you all

Di's love of flowers and gardens shone through the time we spent with her. Her dedication in bringing flowers to Quaker always lit up the room. Haera ra Di...we shall remember you with colour and warmth reflecting your abiding love of the natural world. Arohanui Annabel and Geoff

Di and I met as 29 year-old kindy mothers, and have been close friends from that day to this. I treasure our friendship through the lows and the highs. I treasure your bravery, compassion, and commitment to peace. I especially grieve for your girls and their loss. With love everlasting.

Tennis Canterbury Masters note with sadness the passing of a valued member of the tennis community . Our condolences to Di's family. Your enthusiasm and support will never be forgotten Di.

I had hoped to make the journey again to see you after your generosity and love you showed me 12 years ago when you look me under your wing as a young graduate. I always called you my nz granny. I'll never forget the kindness and hospitality you showed me. I loved your annual letters, I hope you knew I thought of you and Bill often. I wish i could be there for your celebration of life. You taught me so much in such a short space of time. Big hugs, Love Alison (all the way from rainy UK) x

Farewell Di - dynamic, animated, articulate and loving longtime friend, book lover, great cook, lover of plants and brilliant garden expert. Love to Katherine and Sarah who have lost such an engaged and engaging mother, and to Jack and other members of the family who will miss her so much. This is a photo of Di at a Christmas Eve gathering at my place in Dec 2022. It captures her lively way of being in the world. That intense look and the smile that lit up her face was still there when I last saw her a few weeks ago. Rosemary

Lady Diana was the soul of the Shirley Tennis Club. She´s interested in people, culture, sports and politics. Her contagious laughter and warmth will be missed by all of us. We love her dearly. R.I.P Lady Di!
All our condolences go out to her family and friends.

To your family Di, I have many happy happy memories of tennis days at Shirley tennis cub. My heartfelt condolences to the family. RIP Di. I am sorry I am Unable to share in celebrating your life.

Remembering generous, funny, poignant times together during many occasions over many years. Remembering Di's enthusiasm for plants and her willingness to share her knowledge through her columns in The Press, articles in NZ Gardener, and guided tours in the Botanic Gardens and throughout China. I will miss you dear friend and so would WR Sykes if he were here to say so - yours and Bill Willmott's best man. Often you used to quote Julian of Norwich to us, " And all will be well", "all manner of things shall be well". I hear your younger voice now as I remember these words. Thank you for friendship and pleasure, good advice and many a hot dinner xx

Photo of Di in her beautiful garden, Feb 2024, on the way out for coffee.
Miss you gorgeous Di, your love of people and your genuine interest in their stories was inspiring. Always interesting to talk with, and always meeting new friends wherever you went. Love to you and Bill, I am sad you are gone and hope you´re together somewhere.

Sending love to you both. Di was such a strong supporter and advocate for the restoration of the river Corridor.
RIP Di we know your spirit will remain strong in your garden.

Love to Katherine and Sarah on the loss of your Mother. I knew her when I taught at Banks Avenue School in 1977-78. May she rest in peace. Love and peace to you both and your family as you mourn. Barbara Moreton (Miss Graham).

Rest in peace

Dear Didee,
A lovely close friend from childhood. Sadly missed. Always remembered.
Vava