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Melva WILLOCKS Obituary

WILLOCKS, Melva June:
At Timaru Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, 2023; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife and companion of Ken for 66 years. Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Jo (Christchurch), Sue and Ross Templeton (Ashburton), Grant and Shelley (Timaru) , and Julie (Christchurch), and loved gran of Carl, Kristie, Jack, Katlyn and James, Jenna, Izzy and Isaac. A service to celebrate Melva's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SC Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A livestream of the service will be available, please email [email protected] or phone 03 6862148. Messages to: the Willocks Family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942. The family wish to acknowledge Rayleen Cowles, support person at Mountainview Village for her dedicated support, the fabulous team at The Croft, and the wonderful caring help provided by the nurses and doctors at Timaru Hospital.


Published by Timaru Herald from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2023.

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Caro Sexton Phillips

May 1, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Chris Singh

April 29, 2023

Grant, Ross, Sue and Julie, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mum. An incredible woman who I am sure touched the hearts of many. I hope it will comfort you to know that my family and I share in your loss of such a wonderful woman. Sending love and prayers your way. Chris Singh

Karyn

April 29, 2023

We are all so sad to hear this. Melva was such a lovely kind lady and we are going to miss her so much. Thinking of you all so much Ken and family xx From Kaz and Driving Miss Daisy Timaru

Robyn Anderson

April 29, 2023

Fond memories of the willocks st west gore school and my little school friend Susan sending my love in ur sad loss Robyn anderson

Jocelyn Murray

April 29, 2023

Our thoughts are with you all as you remember and honour Melva. I taught at West Gore School with Ken and Melva in 1972 and 1973 and have many memories of this time. We are now friends of dear Jo and Ross. Our love goes to you all at this sad season of your lives. XX

Cynthia McLeod

April 28, 2023

Our sympathy to the Willocks family who were so much involved with our community at Otama, Southland when Ken was school Principal there. Melva will be missed.Love from Cynthia McLeod(nee) WIlson and Bruce McLeod

Jenny Lamont

April 28, 2023

Thoughts are with the family at this very sad time. Lovely memories of Melva and all the family from St Davids, Marchwiel School, Guides, TGHS.
Regards Jenny Lamont (nee Bailey)

Alan McKinnon

April 27, 2023

RIP Melva from your little cousin Alan.

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