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Elizabeth Ann "Betty" LOOSE

FUNERAL HOME

Marsden House Funeral Services

41 Nile St East

Nelson, Nelson

Elizabeth LOOSE Obituary

Died peacefully in Nelson Hospital on April 4, 2026 after a short illness, aged 89. Betty was the dearly loved wife and mother of Harry (dec) and their sons David, and Geoff (dec), also dear friend of Mami. She was much loved eldest daughter of the late Hughie and Beryl Brosnahan, as well as a caring and loving sister to Sam (dec) and Adele Brosnahan, Colleen and Colin (dec) McKenzie, Terry and Susan Brosnahan, Mary (dec) and Peter (dec) Nickless, Patricia (dec) and Gordon Scott, Kathy and Gus (dec) Burke, Carol and Eric Zuppicich, Nancy and Brian Sharr. Loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. We all have many happy memories of our family home in Halswell. Betty was a strong, independent woman who lived life to the full she loved the Great Outdoors, meeting people and travel. She will be sadly missed by us all.

RIP dear Betty,
A life well lived.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at Marsden House, 41 Nile Street, Nelson, on Friday, April 17 at 10.00am.

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Published by The Press on Apr. 11, 2026.

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Terry and Susan Brosnahan

April 11, 2026

Betty did it her way.
A loved Brosnahan family member.

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Janine Nevin

April 11, 2026

Betty was a regular at my Tea and Talk group at the Alma Turner Library on Friday mornings. I ran this group for many years on my own. Betty was always the first up to help with the dishes and she was so welcoming to new arrivals. Such a vivacious wonderful lady! She will be remembered fondly by all who met her. I am so grateful to have known her. Betty was truly one of life's treasures and I will miss her dearly.

Jenny Beckers

April 11, 2026

I new Betty from the 50plus walking group and we had many happy trips away. My condolences to David and her family.

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Marsden House Funeral Services

41 Nile St East, Nelson