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Helen MCKINNON

Manawatū-Whanganui

Posted 13 September 2026

Peacefully at Woodlands of Feilding, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Grant. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rachael and Danae, and Ron. Step-mum of Jackie and Chris, and Partrick and Kirsten. Cherished Nan of Ryan, Ben, Nicole, Owen, and Conrad. Helen found great joy in her flowers and garden, and they were a special part of her life.

Messages to Helen's family may be left on her tribute page at cottonfunerals.co.nz/funerals.

A service to celebrate Helen's life will be held in the William Cotton Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Monday 14 September 2026 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Feilding Cemetery. For those unable to attend, Helen's service will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

Arranged by William Cotton & Sons

Funeral service

Feilding Cemetery

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