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Shirley HAMILTON

2026 · Southland

Died 19 July 2026Posted 23 July 2026

On July 19, 2026 at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown, aged 99 years. Dearly beloved wife of William (Bay)*, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Barry*, Judith*, and Karen. Cherished Nana of Rebecca and Ben, and Megan and Jeremy. Treasured Great-Grandma of Alyssa and Ada. In lieu of flowers, donations to Macular Degeneration New Zealand are most welcome (https://www.mdnz.org.nz/donate-master). At Shirley's request, a private cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to gather for afternoon tea at the Arrowtown Bowling Club at 3.00pm on Friday, July 24, to celebrate and remember Shirley. Messages can be sent to 9 Kent St, Arrowtown 9302.

(*denotes deceased)

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