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Shirley DARKE

2026 · Wellington

Died 4 July 2026Posted 9 July 2026

Aged 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday 4 July 2026 at her retirement village in Auckland. Partner of the late Alistair McLaughlin, mother of Simon, Suzy, and Sarah. Sister of Pat Collins and the late Henny Huffadine. Grandmother to Mat and Poppy, Oscar and Emile, Emma and Lucy, and great-grandmother to Louis.

Much loved. Much missed x

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