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Gwendolyn NILSEN

2026 · Canterbury

Died 8 July 2026Posted 14 July 2026

On July 8, 2026, peacefully at Ashwood Park Rest Home, Blenheim, aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of 70 years to the late Peter, and a loved mother and mother-in-law of Gwenda and Don; Chris and the late Murray; Denise; and Peter and Patrice. A loved grandma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a loved aunty.

Messages to the Nilsen family, c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John would be appreciated and can be made via their website or at the service. Heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff at Ashwood Park Rest Home who cared for Gwen.

A celebration of Gwen's life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Springlands, Blenheim, on Wednesday, July 15 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. This service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

Arranged by Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

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Ashwood Park

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