Deaths

SHIACH

Apr 17 2024 Updated April 17, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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SHIACH, Nancy Ferguson. — Passed away peacefully, in Auckland, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late William. Mother and mother-in-law of Janet (dec) and Tony Field, Kirsty and Ian Witters, Helen and Richard Chisholm. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A private cremation will be held.

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