Croft Funeral Home
2 Osborne Place, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010
Recent notices
Brian SHARP
2026 · Wellington
Sadly passed away 24th September 2026, aged 75 surrounded by love. He will be sadly missed by his wife Linda, daughters Michelle, Jenny, Andrea and family. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Te Omanga Hospice. Messages C/- Croft Funeral Home PO Box 30-067 Lower Hutt 5040 or left on Brian's Tribute page at Remembered NZ. A Celebration of Brian's life will be held in the Croft Centennial Chapel, 2 Osborne Place, (off Queens Drive), Lower Hutt on Thursday 1st October 2026 at 11.30am. For those unable to attend Brian's service it can be viewed on Croft's website croftfunerals.co.nz/current-funerals.
Margaret HAZELDINE
2026 · Wellington
Aged 87 years. Peacefully at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village, on 17 September 2026. Dearly loved and loving wife of Henry (Harry) for 66 years, special mother and mother-in-law of Alan, John & Julie, Russell, and Barbara. Dearly loved by her grandchildren Marina, James, Peter, Gloria, Andrew, Christina, Lukas, and Mark. Thanks to the staff of Shona Macfarlane for their care and support of Jean over the past 3 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wellington Free Ambulance. Messages to the Hazeldine family can be sent c/- PO Box 30067, Lower Hutt or left on Jean's tribute page at Remembered NZ. A service for Jean will be held in the Croft Centennial Chapel, 2 Osborne Place (off Queens Drive), Lower Hutt, on Tuesday 22 September at 1.00pm. Those unable to attend Jean's service may view the livestream through the Croft Funeral Home website.
Erica SPEDEN
2026 · Wellington
Peacefully at Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, on 29 August 2026, aged 91. A memorial service to celebrate Erica's life will held in the Croft Centennial Chapel, 2 Osborne Place, (off Queens Drive), Lower Hutt, on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 1.00pm. Those unable to attend will be able view a livestream through the Croft Funeral Home website.
Erica Speden
2026 · Wellington
Peacefully at Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, on Friday 28 August 2026, aged 91. Beloved wife of the late Dr Ian Speden for 69 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne Speden and Perry Rush, Graeme Speden and the late Sarah Boyd. Cherished Nana of Ronan and Sylvie Speden, and Ben and Sofia Rush. Funeral arrangements to be notified. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Te Omanga Hospice, Blind Low Vision NZ, or the Red Cross. Messages to iespeden@xtra.co.nz or c/- Croft Funeral Home, PO Box 30-067, Lower Hutt 5040.
Anne SMITH
2026 · Wellington
SMITH, Anne (nee Kenderdine) (formerly Read) Died 29th August 2026 at home in the loving presence of her family. Beloved wife of Gordon Smith (dec), dearly loved mum of Lynette & Peter, and Noel & Sarah, much loved grandma of Lauren, Megan & Jason, Joe and Rebekah, Nicholas & Hannah, and Catherine & Phil, and proud great-grandma of Te Kairangi & Amaia, and Charlie. Loved sister of Donald & Tenny, the late Keith and Mary, and a loving aunt. Loved stepmother of Alistair & Gilly, and Grant. Former wife of Graham. Messages to the family may be left on Anne's tribute page at Remembered NZ. A service to celebrate Anne's life will be held in St James Anglican Church, Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, on Friday 4th September 2026 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend Anne's service it can viewed on Croft's website croftfunerals.co.nz/current-funerals.
Bruce ROBINSON
2026 · Wellington
In loving memory of Passed away peacefully at 88 years of age, on 14th August 2026 after a long series of health challenges. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Polly for 65 years. Loved father of Stuart, Ken, Diane, and Gail and all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Treasured brother of Neil, Jeanette, and Sue. Rest peacefully, Dad. Down tools. Your work here is done. You will never be forgotten. A Service for Bruce will be held in the Croft Centennial Chapel, 2 Osborne Place, (off Queens Drive), Lower Hutt, on Thursday 20th August 2026 at 1.00pm. Those unable to attend Bruce's Service may view the live stream on the Croft Funeral Home Website.