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Judith APPLETON

2026 · Waikato

Died 6 August 2026Posted 8 August 2026

Peacefully at her home in Otorohanga on Thursday 6th August 2026, with her loving and caring family at her side. Aged 86 years. Adored wife and soul mate of John for 66 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Murray; Denise and Wayne Russell. Cherished and much loved nana to Lyall; Rhiarna and Sean. Great grandmother to Bodhi and Tate. A celebration of Judith's life will be held at the Otorohanga Club Southern Lounge on Thursday 13th August at 1pm. For livestreaming details or to leave a tribute visit www.vjwilliams.co.nz/funerals-tributes. All communications to Appleton Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941

VJ Williams & Sons, Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Arranged by VJ Williams & Sons

Funeral service

Otorohanga Club Southern Lounge

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