Paula WOOD

On Friday 28th August 2026, peacefully at Enliven Rest Home, Lower Hutt, surrounded by family, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil, and daughter of Francis and Ruby. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerry and Paul, Shelley and George, Sheelagh and Phil, Gerard and Ally, and Patrick and Kate. Much loved Nana and Nana-in-law of Damian and Teresa, Sarah and Jake, Erin and Andrew, Anna and Rahul; James and Laura, Michael and Martina, Bede and Kim, Chris and Petra; Sammy, Josh and Casey, Ben; Olivia, Caitlin, and Matt. Great-grand-Nana to Liam, Jacob, Rose; Theo, Ellen, Matilda; Freddie, Harry, Alice; Oliver; Kai, and Kai's brand-new baby brother. A woman loved by all and a woman who held the values of faith, service and family close to her heart.

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A sincere thank you to all the Enliven Woburn staff who cared for Paula so beautifully in these last 3 years. In lieu of flowers can you please donate to your local foodbank or Vinnies. Messages to the family can be left on Paula's tribute page at http://remembered.co.nz A service to celebrate Paula's life will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Brittania Street, Petone, on Wednesday 2 September, at 11.00am, Family will then take Paula to the Otaki Cemetery to be buried with her beloved Neil. For those unable to attend Paula's service can view the livestream at https://vimeo.com/event/6151031/6ad9028486.