On Monday, April 28, 2025, at Bethesda Care Home, surrounded by family, aged 86. Beloved wife of the late Leslie. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Ross, and Chrissie and Ron. Loved grandmother of Kimberley, Brittany, Thom and Molly. Loved great-grandmother of Meica and Lewis, Declyn, Blake and Carter. Loved sister of the late Colin and Les. Special thanks to the staff at Oxford Hospital, and Bethesda Care Home for their love, care, and support. Messages may be addressed to 'The late Irene Tomlin's family, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A private cremation has been held.
You had a smile for everyone,
you had a heart of gold,
You've left the sweetest
memories this world
could ever hold.
Remembering you is easy,
We'll do it every day,
It's the emptiness without you
that will never go away.

Published by The Press on Apr. 30, 2025.