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Rose SEMMENS

2026 · Wellington

Died 17 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by love on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of Wally. Cherished Mum of Brian and Rae, Mark and Amanda, Vicky and Matt, Susan and Robbie, Anna and Tom, Kirstin and Eamon. Adored Grandma to Raydon and Kate, Alex, Jasmine, Dom, Ahziah, and Jaysharn; Finn, and Mia; Zara, James, and William; Zoe, Lexi, Harry, and Maggie; Tilda, and Briar; Josie, and Emma. Special Great-Grandma to Manu.

'Much loved and sadly missed.'

Messages for Rose's family may be let via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Society of St Vincent de Paul via svdp.org.nz would be much appreciated. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Rose at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 96 Shamrock Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.

Arranged by Robert J. Cotton Funeral Directors

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

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