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Shirley LADBROOK

2026 · Southland

Died 14 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

It is with great sadness that our gorgeous mum passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the wonderful age of 90.5 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom Ladbrook. Loved and devoted mum and mother-in-law of Allan and Andrea, Dianne and Ken, Robyn, John, Brett, Suzanne and Richard, and Maree and Matt. Much treasured Nana of her 16 grandchildren and admired Great-Nana of her 24 great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Shirley's 90 years will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, June 17 at 1.00pm. You are invited to view the service via livestream, by visiting the Avenal Park website and clicking the link on Shirley's obituary page.

Messages to the Ladbrook family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.

Arranged by Avenal Park Funeral Home

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