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Helen KIRBY Obituary

It is with the saddest of hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Helen, in her 100th year, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex, precious mum and mother-in-law of Di and Bill Anderson (Albury), Jude and Ben Turnbull (Geraldine), and Elizabeth Kirby and Richard Dryden (Tai Tapu), treasured nan of Annabelle and Sam, Tim and Hayley, and Lucy and Inga; Mahoney and Blaise; Sam and Scarlett; Adored SuperNan of Maggie, Alice, Toby, and Rose; Sophie, Ella, and Bryn; Isabella, and Violet. Special thanks to the staff and friends at Strathallan Lifecare, Timaru, for their dedication and friendship to Helen. A private farewell will be held for our cherished matriarch.


Published by Timaru Herald on Nov. 30, 2024.

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Elaine Patterson

December 5, 2024

Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Helen was a lovely lady and a valued colleague.
Have great memories of our time at St Pats

Judy johnson

December 5, 2024

Thinking of you all. A sad time but a wonderful time for memories. With love from Judy (Boyles ) and Rob Johnson.

Marg Hall

December 4, 2024

Sincerest condolences on your loss. Memories to hold forever will give you strength in the days ahead
Marg, Neville Hall & Family

June Bailey

December 3, 2024

So sorry to hear of your mums passing a lovely lady. Our thoughts are with you all

June and Stephen Bailey

Raewyn & Chris Leeves

December 2, 2024

Sending you all our love at this time . One very special lady who always made you feel extra special . A very good friend to Wensley . Much love from Raewyn & Chris

norma fincham

December 1, 2024

so sorry to hear of Helens passing a lovely lady that will be greatly missed .my thoughts are with you all at this time .Norma Fincham (nee bird)

Moira Forsyth

December 1, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of your Mum's passing. A wonderful lady full of love, support & encouragement to others with a strong underlying strength. I will miss calling in to see her. Love & many blessings to you all. Moira Forsyth

Pam Bartlett ( Saville)

December 1, 2024

To Dianne, Judith and Elizabeth, sincere wishes on the passing of your mum. She was such a special lady and a great friend of my mum (Joy Saville). I know they had many laughs together at St Augustines.
Love and prayers to you all.

Flissy Forbes

December 1, 2024

Such a lovely lady was a great teacher so sorry for your loss

Karyn Geary

November 30, 2024

So so sad to hear of this darling ladys passing. A very special lady who will be hugely missed Love from Kaz and the Driving Miss Daisy team xxx

Faye & Gerald O'Rourke

November 30, 2024

Deepest sympathy to all Helen's family.Treasure all the memories

Faye & Gerald O'Rourke

November 30, 2024

Deepest sympathy to all Helen's family.Treasure all the memories.

Gordon Handy

November 30, 2024

You were a great friend and will be sadly missed
Heather Handy

Marian Cone

November 30, 2024

Our condolences on your loss of a special lady from my childhood and in her time at Point
Marian Malcolm Cone

Karen Dewes

November 30, 2024

Di Bill & family deepest condolences on the loss of your dearly loved Mum
A very Special amazing Lady who will be sadly missed by many
Love and thoughts are with you all Karen

Mel palmer

November 30, 2024

Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady. A lovely teacher to us all. A lady who always made her way to pop over & say hello when we were visiting our mother. Rest In Peace Helen
Kindest, Mel & Bruce Palmer

Lyall family, Waimate.

November 30, 2024

Deepest sympathy on Helen´s death. Treasured memories of a wonderful teacher and lady.,

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