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Ellen BALLANTYNE

2026 · Southland

Died 21 August 2026Posted 27 August 2026

Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on August 21, 2026. Aged 82. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon; Jayne Ballantyne and Ken Morris (Bribie Island, Australia). Loved and respected Delly of Liam, Jack, Jude, and Rosa, and a friend of Christine Larsen. Loved daughter of William* and Agnes* Booth. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian* and Joyce* Booth, Rosalie and Maibin* Day, Audrey Booth and Eddie* Tauroa, Owen and Liz Booth, Isabell Booth, Bronwyn and Buck Tumataroa. Loved daughter-in-law of Allan* and Dolly* Ballantyne. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Ellen's family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and support she received from the staff of Rowena Jackson and Hospice South. A memorial service to celebrate the life and times of Ellen will be held at 2.00pm, Friday, September 4, at the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street, Winton. Messages to 264 Okapua Road, RD3, Gore 9773 or to Ellen's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of the service can be found.

(*denotes deceased)

Arranged by Winton & Districts Funeral Services

Funeral service

Winton Presbyterian Church

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