Peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, with her family by her side. Our much-loved mum, nana, and great-nana passed away at Edith Cavell Life Care; aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Bob Madden and loved mum and mother-in-law to Peta and Michael, Kerry and Yuko, and Erin and Robert. Much adored nana to Matt, Scott and Maureen, Liam and Lydia, Gilles and Larnie, Tim and Shauney, and Hayley and Morgan and treasured Great-nana to Breana, Luka, Maddie, Poppy, Hugo, MiMi, Loic, GiGi, and Jonty. The family would like to acknowledge the staff of Edith Cavill for their wonderful care given to Josephine. Messages to the Madden family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In accordance with the family's wishes a private cremation has been held and a memorial service to celebrate Josephine's life will be held at a date to be advised.

Published by The Press on May 25, 2024.