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Margaret HOLLAND

2026 · Auckland

Died 7 August 2026Posted 10 August 2026

Holland, Margaret Mary (Babs) (Nee O'Rouke). Margaret passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 104 years, on Friday 7 August 2026. Beloved wife to the late Frank Holland. Dearly loved and devoted mother of Kathleen, Stephen, Marian and Frances. Treasured grandmother of Kelly, Shannon and Lauren, and proud great-grandmother of Kaia and Bohdi. Much loved mother-in-law of Jerry, and Scott - and loved grandmother-in-law of Gaige, and Jamie. Margaret will be remembered not only for her longevity, but for the grace, compassion and quiet strength with which she lived each day. Forever loved and sadly missed.

A service to celebrate Margaret will be held at the Selwyn Village Chapel, 40 Shaftesbury Avenue, Point Chevalier on Thursday 13 August at 11am.

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Selwyn Village Chapel

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