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Joan BIRNIE Obituary

Peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate on December 12, 2025; aged 97. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tom and Michelle, Diane and Graeme, Rosalie and Ron, and Warren. Precious nana of Jenna-lee, Logen, Rebecca, Lydia, Kim, Megan, Renee, Nicole, Dion, Kyle, and Holly. Adored great-nana of her 21 great-grandchildren. A much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. A service celebrating Joan's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 11 John Street, Waimate, on Thursday, December 18, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lister Home would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service. Messages to: 2922 Waimate Highway, 10 RD, Waimate 7980.


Published by Timaru Herald on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Ray Woolley

December 24, 2025

Bill & Joan were lovely people, I enjoyed dealing with them when I was with BrownWood Motors Timaru in the 60's-80's. Their family should feel really proud of their endeavours. RIP.

Diane and Fred Grimwood

December 21, 2025

Just heard of Joan's passing as been away. Joan was a lovly lady. I went to her many a time as a carer. Loved all her nick necks and lights in her garden. Love to all her family.
Diane and Fred Grimwood.

Michelle Edwards

December 18, 2025

Birnie family
So sorry to hear of Mrs B's passing. My thoughts are with you all.. very fond memories from days gone by..
Kindest Regards
Michelle Edwards (nee Don)

Heather McLean

December 18, 2025

We have many memories of Joan, Bill and families. Joan and Mum were life long friends. We went raspberry picking. Family outings at each others homes - remembering the same tin of Wattties Peas!!
Condolences to all her family.
From all the Leckies

Ray and Jan Colvill

December 17, 2025

My Dad's sister from the Waihaoruga area.

Fiona Drysdale

December 16, 2025

Sending our Sympathy to Joan´s family at this time. A time of remembrance and I´m sure many great memories will be shared
Fiona and Ken Drysdale

Sally Laing

December 16, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Thinking of you xx

Shirley Blondell

December 16, 2025

Sorry to hear about your mum she was a wonderful lady and was a great person to have at Eldercare .Deepest sympathy to you all.Sorry won´t get to service as overseas.

Don Garland

December 16, 2025

Joan was A Lovely Lady, whom with Biil, were Highly Regarded in the Athletics and Waimate Communities - Always helping low key with a 'Pull Your Sleeves Up, Lets Get on With it" , not wanting recognition, but All respected both Highly
Treasure the Vast Memories
Thinking of All the Family
Kind Regards
Don Garland

Erin Thompson

December 16, 2025

My condolences to you all. Joan was my neighbor in Rhodes st. Her and Bill were such lovely people to know. My cat had 2 homes and got very spoilt. RIP Joan

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