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Esme CARTWRIGHT

2026 · Wellington

Died 6 July 2026Posted 7 July 2026

Passed away peacefully on 6 July 2026, aged 86. Dearly loved wife of Peter and much loved mother of Michael, Gregory, David & Jane. A very special grandmother to Ruby, Bella, Daisy, Isaac, Astrid, Elliot, Lola & Tobias. Loved big sister of Poppy, Brian, Sheryl and the late Tony & Alan. Special thanks to the staff at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village for their care and love.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/donate.

A private cremation has been held.

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