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Joan FORRESTER Obituary

Late of Karetu Downs. Passed peacefully at Waikari Hospital on January 12, 2026; in her 93rd year. Much loved wife of the late Leicester. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shirley and Lex Peddie, Robert and Jean, Stuart and Mandy, Bruce and Karen, Mark and Gill. Much loved nana of Glenn and Mariah, Amy and Andrew, Nicola, Kate and Matt, Julie and Bryce, Michael, Ben, Charlotte, Emma and Adam, Sam and Briana, Georgia and Stuart, James and Lisa, Hamish and Katherine, and her 16 great-grandchildren. Joan's family wish to sincerely thank the staff at Waikari Hospital for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Friends of the Waikari Hospital would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 4 Pound Street, Amberley, on Tuesday, January 20, at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend Joan's service a livestream will be available at www.gulliver-tyler.co.nz/obituaries. Messages to the family can be sent c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.


Published by The Press on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Debbie Ford

January 20, 2026

Memories of Joan will never be forgotten she will be forever in our hearts.
I will miss our talks
Heartfelt condolences to Joan´s family
Rest in peace

The Carrs

January 19, 2026

Deepest sympathy to the Forrestér clan at this very sad time. Thinking of you all, from the Carr families.

Ivon Pilcher

January 19, 2026

Farewell Joan. From the bay of plenty cousins

Trish & Tim Coleman

January 18, 2026

Our heartfelt sympathy to all of the Forrester families. Joan was always so kind to Tim and me, taking the time and showing genuine interest in how things were going for us, especially Tim. She was such a great supporter of the Nor'Wester, bringing family and friends frequently for special occasions or catch-ups. Joan inspired me with her strength and pragmatic approach to life - warm and loving memories of a community-minded and 'salt of the earth' woman. RIP Joan. T&T xx

Helen West

January 18, 2026

Sorry to hear about Joans passing.
Our thoughts with you all
Helen and Andrew West

Dougal & Denise MacKenzie

January 15, 2026

Very sad to learn of Joan´s passing so our sincere love & condolences to all the family but I am sure that there will be many wonderful stories told over the next few days & weeks. I will forever remember the wonderful start to my adult working career that I had with Leicester, Joan & family at Karetu Downs, thank you.

Felicity Backhouse and all her spinning friends from Heathcote Valley Spinn

January 15, 2026

Our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Joan was such a lovely giving lady and we will miss her.

Roger Inwood

January 14, 2026

Memories of a wonderful hard working lady. Feeding the shearing gang morning noon and night while we camped on site as well as caring for her young family.
Condolences to all the family.
Roger Inwood
Woodend

Jan

January 14, 2026

So very sorry to read of Joan´s passing. My sincere condolences. Thinking of you all. Jan Henderson (Booker)

Corey Arnst

January 14, 2026

Oh I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a truly amazing woman! I had known Joan for over 20 years! Sending my deepest condolences to the Forrester family and to her dear friends Jenny and Helen at this sad time. Rest in peace lovely lady

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