BRADSHAW,
Margaret Thelma (Thelma)
(nee John):
Thelma passed away peacefully at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, Nelson, on Friday, July 12, 2019, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur Bradshaw 'Brad', and loving companion of Michael Moss; sister of the late Kenneth John, and sister-in-law of Sallie John (UK); loved stepmother and mother-in-law of John and Jill (Blenheim); loved step-grandmother of Fiona and Warren van den Ende (Napier), Warren and Helen (Wellington), Vaughan and Gemma (Brisbane); a great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Dearly loved 'Aunty' of her adopted NZ family Carroll, Tony, and Mary-Anne. Loved friend, of special carer and companions Roni and Owen. We would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful carers and staff at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village and Roni for all the extra care she has given Thelma. Messages may be sent to Bradshaw Family, c/-149A Muller Road, Blenheim 7201. At Thelma's request, a private cremation has taken place. A service and celebration of Thelma's life will be held at Annesbrook Church, 40 Saxton Road West, Stoke, Nelson, on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11.30am.
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Our deepest sympathy to Margaret's family.
Vern Gerard received her letter before he died a few months ago.
Remy R. GERARD (wife of Vern Gerard, geologist from Christchurch. Christchu
June 11, 2022
I had given Margaret's letter to Vern while he was in the rest home in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Wellington. He had read it, but unable to write her back. He was still very lucid; but he died of inanition a few months ago.
Remy R. GERARD (wife of Vern Gerard, geologist from Christchurch. Christchu
Other
June 11, 2022
What a wonderful life Thelma lived We first met her.when she was ourteacher at Nelson college for girls.In later years Thelma and my late sister Oriel became close friends and she was often at our family get to gethers.Her energy and love of life was amazing and she was an example to all of us to live life to the full.Love from the Bonishae girls Nelson.
Heather
July 20, 2019
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