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Helen BOOTH

1938 – 2026

Died 6 August 2026Posted 16 August 2026

1 October 1938 - 6 August 2026

Passed away peacefully at Nelson Public Hospital with her family around her. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin Booth; and mother and mother-in-law of Chris, Richard, David, Celia, and Hamish; grandmother of Tristan, Sarah, Rebecca, Jonathan, Flynn, and Leo; great-grandmother of Lachlan and Caleb. A private burial has taken place.

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