On September 17, 2025, at 12.55pm at Chatswood Retirement Village, surrounded by family and friends, Veda passed away; in her 81st year, after a long battle with breast cancer. Dearly loved wife of Stanley for 57 years, beloved mother of Kim, Jason and Sara. Lifelong friend of Nola (for 80 years) and Beverley (for 52 years). A special thanks to Betty (another school friend), for her
added support to Veda and family. Also, thanks to all her other school friends Cara, Jill, Sue, Jenny, Helen, and Leonie, whom she caught up with at the recent reunion. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation, would be appreciated and can be made online at
breastcancerfoundation.org.nz. A service to celebrate Veda's life will be held in the Harewood Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, on Thursday, September 25, at 1.00pm.

Published by The Press on Sep. 20, 2025.