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Joyce CASTLE

2026 · Wellington

Died 13 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

On 13 June 2026, aged 98. Dearly loved wife of the late Vern. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Tim & the late Raewyn, Geoff & Jill, Sarah & Bruce. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bryan & Yvonne and the late Gary, and Aunty Joyce to their families. Adored grandmother of Emma, Andrew, Amy, Georgie, Bella and Jack. Loved Great-grandmother "GG" of Saphira, Alexis, Kenzie, Brodie, Hadley, Penelope and Levi.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society at www.cancernz.org.nz would be appreciated. To leave a message or tribute please visit www.hcfh.co.nz. Cards can be posted c/- The Symon Family, PO Box 48034, Upper Hutt.

A service to celebrate the life of Joyce will be held at St Margarets Church, 6 Dunns St, Silverstream, on Friday, 19 June, at 11.00am. A life well-loved and lived.

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St Margarets Church

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