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Barbara BRIGHTING

Auckland

Posted 4 September 2026

BRIGHTING, Barbara Amy (Wall, nee Frogley). At Grace Joel Retirement Village, in her 101st year. Beloved Mum and Stepmum of Vern and Susan Wall, Linda and Albert Schrempf, Pam and Paddy Dawson, Graham and Lesley Brighting and Lynley Cocks. Respected teacher and Principal of Churchill Park School (retired 1985). Admired by her many friends for her tenacity, ready wit and crossword-solving ability. Funeral at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St Johns Road on 5 September at 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Fred Hollows Foundation, appreciated. Live stream link by request from Aroha Funerals. Aroha Funerals 0800 276420

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