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Helen SIMKIN

2026

Died 27 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

Peacefully at Woodlands Rest Home on August 27, 2026, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Barry. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Penny and Geoff Blois, Wayne and Tina, Trevor and Sharon, and Mark and Kara, and loved grandmother and great-grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends of Helen are respectfully informed that her Funeral Service will be held at St Thomas Anglican Church, High Street, Motueka, on Friday, September 4, 2026, commencing at 1.30pm.

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St Thomas Anglican Church

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