26.6.1942 - 15.1.2026
Died peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Dearly loved wife of John for 63 years. Loved mother of Dean and Wendy, and the late Stephen. Much loved mother-in-law of Rachel and Robin. Grandmother of Tia and Dane.
She will be sorely missed.
One of the Greatest.
Be at peace.
We love you.
Our family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care of Catherine Neal, and the lovely nurses at Nurse Maude Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated. Messages may be addressed to 'The late Ngaire Taylor's family' C/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A celebration of Ngaire's life will be held at the Harewood Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, Christchurch, on Tuesday, January 20, at 1.00pm.

Published by The Press on Jan. 17, 2026.