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Fay Runa COTTRELL

Fay COTTRELL Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we advise that Fay passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of Colin, daughter of Nellie and Robert Forgesson, sister and sister-in-law of Patience and Ian, Robert and Joyce, Russell and Colleen, Bettina, Graeme and Beth, and Patrick. Very much loved mum and mother-in-law of Julie and Ian, Keith, Annetta and Greg and Shona and Rob. Much loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.


She is now in the arms of her Lord.

A celebration of Fay's life will take place at Hope Presbyterian Church, 27 Amyes Rd, Hornby, Christchurch, at 2.00pm on Tuesday, April 14. In lieu of flowers, Fay's family suggest making a donation to Nurse Maude who took such great care of Fay in her last weeks.
Published by Timaru Herald on Apr. 11, 2026.

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David & Lynda JACKSON

April 12, 2026

Fond memories of a beautiful Christian friend, & the times we had with Colin & Faye, lovely to think they are together again, our condolences to family as you feel the loss of a dear mum & nana& grt grandma..God be with you..

Amanda Bailey (nee Davey)

April 12, 2026

My heartfelt condolences to everyone grieving the loss of Mrs C. I will always treasure the memories of how she nurtured, guided, and helped shape us through our childhood and young adult years. Her influence will stay with us. May she rest peacefully.

Rebecca Davey

April 12, 2026

To the Cottrell Family,
Sorry to hear about Mrs C´s passing.
Thinking of you all.
A great friend of Mum, Dad and us.

Alison & Kevin Doig

April 11, 2026

Dear Fay was such a lovely, caring, gentle,faithful , welcoming friend who loved her Lord with all her heart and loved caring for all crossed her path.
Our greatest memories of her were in Temuka with he husband Colin , I´ll never forget one particular evening a tremendous banging outside our house on inspection here was a group of friends including Fay & Colin complete with pavalova to help celebrate our wedding anniversary .
We have kept in touch with Fay and each time we hung up feeling we had been touched by an angel
I know that she will have touched many lives and now is home with her Lord & Colin
You will alway be remembered Alison & Kevin

Lois Holland

April 11, 2026

Dear Fay .... Lovely memories of a Beautiful, kind, very wise and thoughtful lady ... an awesome listener ... A gorgeous voice, her wonderful ´ thoughts of the day´ she loved walking in the Autumn leaves down Domain Ave in Temuka ... One Very Special Lady ... Condolences to all her Loved Ones .. Rest in Peace Lovely Lady XX

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