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Joyce McDONALD

2026 · Southland

Died 7 August 2026Posted 9 August 2026

Peacefully on August 7, 2026 at Resthaven, Gore; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Robbie for 72 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Robyn, Murray and Janet, Kathryn and Geoff, Rodney and Clinton, Jill and Chris, Christine and Philip, cherished Grandma of Matthew, Hamish, Bevan, Jessica, Hazel, Emma, Sarah, and Alice, great-Grandma of Aubrey, Sam, and Megan. The family would like to thank Southland Hospice, RDNS carers, and Resthaven for their wonderful care given to Joyce.

A service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 11.00am in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Ave, Gore. To view livestream https://vimeo.com/event/6103016 Messages to 30 Norton Street, Gore 9710.

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