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Barbara GOWAN

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 8 August 2026Posted 12 August 2026

Passed away surrounded by loving family on Saturday 8 August 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil. Much loved Mum of Brent and Debra, Grant and Megan. Adored Nanna to Dylan, Ellen, Sarah, and Blair; Great-Nanna to Millie, and Anahera. Messages for Barbara's family may be left via cottonfunerals.co.nz/funerals.

A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held in the William Cotton Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, tomorrow Wednesday 12 August 2026, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.

Arranged by William Cotton & Sons

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