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Catherine RIDGWAY

Hawke's Bay

Posted 25 June 2026

RIDGWAY (formerly MATHESON), Catherine Fay. Passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Monday 8 June aged 101.. Dearly loved mother of Vicki, Barbara, Ian and Mark. Loved Gran of Terry, Shaun, Michael, Jess, Matthew, Emma, and Andrew, and great grandmother of Ruby, Lucy, Finn, Drew, Paul, Evie and Walter. A private family celebration of Fay's life has been held. Thanks to the staff at Summerset in the Bay for the wonderful support and care they provided for Fay in her final years. Messages C/O PO Box 8424, Havelock North, 4157

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