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Virginia DILLON

2026 · Southland

Died 12 July 2026Posted 15 July 2026

Peacefully at home on July 12, 2026; aged 62 years. Much-loved wife and soulmate of Ken (Pork), adored Mum of Scott, mother-in-law of Karorangi (Cuddles), step-grandmother, and wee friend of Elijah. Loved daughter of the late Yvonne and Johnny Waters, sister of Nigel and Jackie. Adored daughter-in-law of Myrtle Dillon, treasured sister-in-law, and adored Auntie. Special friend of Judy Hair and the IWMC Ladies Group. A big thank you to Gin's friends at the SPCA. Instead of flowers, donations may be left at Virginia's service for the SPCA.

A service to celebrate Gin's life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 2.30pm. If you are unable to attend Gin's service, it will be livestreamed and can be viewed on her tribute page.

Messages to: "Dillon Family," PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Gin's tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/gin

Arranged by Macdonald and Weston Funeral Home

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