Joy Paula RICHARDS

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in her 70th year, after a courageous battle. Beloved wife of Noel. Dearly loved mother of Bec & Luke, Amy, Sam & Mihi. Beloved Gran to Ava, Isabella, Lincoln, Indiana, Molly and Frank. Loved daughter of the late Frank and Jean Scott. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Clifford, Wendy and Margaret, David and Tina, Martin and Cathy, Gail and Finau, and Rosemary and Grant. Loved and cherished Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Beloved friend to Helena, Kamla, Sue, Donna, and many more.

Love you to the moon and back xxx

Huge thank you to all of the staff at Masonic Rest Home for their loving care of Joy. A service for Joy will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen St, Levin, on Monday 15th September 2025 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Arohanui Hospice at https://www.arohanuihospice.org.nz/donate-now. Messages C/- 547 Queen Street, Levin 5510.