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Claire STEWART Obituary

STEWART, Claire: QSM
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, after a long illness in Noosa, Queensland, and wonderful support from family and friends. Dearly loved wife of the late J.J. (John) Stewart. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Maureen (Denver, USA), Cam and Clare (Noosa, QLD), Terry (Denver, USA), Chas and Vicky (Noosa, QLD), and Sarah and Tim (Queenstown). Cherished sister of Janice (Wellington), Aylsa (deceased), and Terry (Taupo). Grandmother to 15 beautiful children. The family would like to thank all the carers at Carramar in Tewantin, QLD, for their outstanding care for Claire. Claire has had a life full of great accomplishments including Mayor of New Plymouth for 9 years and accomplished Russell Grace golfer. The family will miss her greatly but hold on to their wonderful memories of times with Claire. A private family service to be held in Noosa on Thursday, April 2. A memorial service will be held in New Plymouth at a later date. All communication to Sarah McBride, c/- PO Box 1441, Queenstown.

Published by The Press on Apr. 2, 2020.

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The Medway family of New Plymouth would like to send condolences to Claire's family. She was a lady with many talents and we were proud to know her. Kia Kaha to you all.

Jeanette Carole Medway

April 9, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to the family.Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Claire.She was a great person and a wonderful Mayor.May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Kutty Family,New Plymouth,Taranaki

April 7, 2020

Ka nui te mihi o Arohanui kia "Aunty Claire".

E kui, moe mai, moe mai, moe mai.
Haere atu ra ki te kainga or Nga Tupuna me ki to hoa J.J. Arohanui ki te whanau pani hoki.

Nga mihi tino aroha
Patsy. Urenui. Taranaki

Patsy Crow

April 6, 2020

Kia Kaha Claire's whanau. A wonderful lady strong and sensitive.I admired her greatly whilst she was in Office here in New Plymouth. Gorffwys mewn Hedd Claire. Rest in Peace. Arohanui June Moseley Taranaki Welsh

June Moseley

April 4, 2020

The Noosa Labor Party is very sorry to hear of the passing of Claire. What a wonderful woman she was.

Pam Ashby

April 4, 2020

A wonderful person who led our city well as Mayor. A privilege to have known you Claire.

Jeni Brown

April 3, 2020

Sorry to hear of Claires passing, fond memories were made at Flockhouse with JJ & Claire. Deepest sympathy to family.
Bill Morton.

April 3, 2020

So very sorry to hear of your passing Claire.
Your were an amazing awesome Mayor Of New Plymouth and I was so previliged to met and speak with you on many occassions.
Thank you for being the wonderful lady you were.
My deepest sympathy to all your family.
Rest in Peace My Dear Claire Arohanui xxx

April Love Kopu

April 3, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to you all. She was a lovely lady and a great mother to you all. Have many happy memories of her at Flock House. Rest in peace Clare
Mary & Paul Sharland

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April 2, 2020

My thoughts are with you all. Lots of love.

Annette Kettle(Brown)

April 2, 2020

May the Angels lead you into Paradise, Claire.

Bill Johnston

April 2, 2020

Sad news Many fine memories of the Campbell and Lawlor activities in Paynters Ave and Saturday movies at the Regent RIP Claire Condolences Janice and Terry

Frances Evans

April 2, 2020

Played Hockey with Claire back in the 60s very good player. Condolences to the family.

Trina Forsythe nee Snowden

April 2, 2020

Rest peacefully. You were a wonderful worker for our community, and a lovely lovely person

Eileen Kiffin

April 2, 2020

Rest In Peace Claire, Taranaki misses you.

April 2, 2020

My deepest condolences to you all. Claire did achieve so much in her life including the work she did for the Labour Party in New Plymouth. She will be remembered with love in my heart. Rest in peace.

Marie Ardern

April 2, 2020

One of the best mayors we ever had. R.I.P Claire

April 2, 2020

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