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Marilyn CARRUTHERS Obituary

CARRUTHERS, Marilyn Faye (Goochie) -
14.3.1953 - 13.12.2013
Dearly loved daughter of the late Doug and Mavis (nee Hollows) Carruthers. Cherished sister of Gary, Jock, Wayne, Icky, Debbie, and Bronwyn. Beloved mother of Bonita, Teresa, Angelita, Fender, James, Anton, and the late Colin. Much loved and adored nana and great-nana of all her mokos. Messages to Marilyn's family, C/- 5/5 Trent Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062. A graveside Service for Goochie will be held at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2.00 p.m.

Published by The Press from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2013.

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Dianne Marsh

December 24, 2013

Heart felt sympathies to Marilyn's family for your sad loss. Regards Dianne Marsh (née Carruthers)

Tahi & Bill Smith

December 22, 2013

Hiya goochie & Mikey sorry for your loss guys much love always Tahi & Bill <3

Tahi & Bill Smith

December 22, 2013

Hey goochie! Sorry for your loss mate much love always me & Bill <3

Amy Carlson

December 21, 2013

Ma gooch love and miss you will hold many funny and lovely memories close to my heart. Xo Amy Kelly & storm xo

December 21, 2013

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

December 21, 2013

lots of love to you and the family from me shayna and ma

Teresa & Michael Gooch

December 21, 2013

Such a loving Mother and Nan...gone but never forgotten, for in our memories you will live on...<3 xoxoxox

Desley Grant

December 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss love an hugs to you all xx

December 18, 2013

Dad and I are sorry to here of your loss. Wendy and Sam Hawkins.

Erin Carruthers

December 17, 2013

Rest easy Aunty xx

Frieda Moss

December 16, 2013

Our Deepest Sympathies with you and your family. Such a sad time for all, Thinking of you!!xx

Coral Douglas

December 16, 2013

I was very small last time I saw Marilyn, but i remember it well. We were all out at Uncle Doug and Aunty Mavis place. Have no Idea what the occasion was. She still looked the same, only with dark hair. Deepest sympathies to the whole family. xxxxxxxxxx

Raewyn Gray

December 16, 2013

Thinking of you all, extending deepest sympathy. Marilyn was the best baby sitter (you were OK Icky), love and hugs from the Roy and Katie whanau x

Keri Carruthers

December 16, 2013

The best babysitter back in the day! R.I.P

jill and wayne carruthers

December 16, 2013

A special smile, a special face
In our hearts, a special place,
Memories are a gift to treasure,
Ours of you Marilyn will last forever.

Selena Beecroft

December 16, 2013

My Darling Goochie
A very dear and treasured friend, and a truly inspirational women.
"Fly free and take care, till we meet again" Love Selena, Quinn, Jae, Jenny and Warren XOXOX

December 16, 2013

Deepest sympathy to all the Carruthers families at this sad time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ella Kell.

Ali Carruthers

December 16, 2013

I wish I could have known you better, rest easy xx

Bronwyn Carruthers

December 16, 2013

So much courage and determination, and then there is your beautiful smile. I'll remember that for ever. Rest easy my sister. Xx

Janey Blair

December 16, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss.
Much love from Janey Blair (Taumata - Clutha)

December 16, 2013

CARRUTHERS, Marilyn Faye — Beloved daughter of the late Doug and Mavis (Taumata, later Balclutha), dearly loved sister of Gary and Erica (Woodlands), Wayne and Jillian (Benhar), Ian (Milton), Neville and Petra (Nelson), Debbie and John Falconer (Christchurch), Bronwyn and Gary (Nelson), and loved friend of Maureen and Diane. Loved Aunty Marilyn of all her nieces and nephews.
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.

December 16, 2013

CARRUTHERS, Marilyn Faye (Goochie) — Our dearest mum and nan sadly passed away on December 13, 2013. We love you forever and always. Fly free in Heaven, mum xxxxxxx. Love Anton, Elana, Mohiotanga, Tamatea, Anton (Junior), Levi, and nanny’s girl, Coral Lee.

December 16, 2013

CARRUTHERS, Marilyn Faye (Goochie) — My mum and nana, such a beautiful, staunch, hard case, loving, sensitive woman. ‘‘Strong til the end.’’ With much love and respect mum. In our hearts forever. Your daughter, Teresa, and grandson Mikey. Fly free ma xox

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