Rae Naomi HESLING

55, passed away in Mary Potter Hospice on 18 February 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Ivor Leighton, and is survived by her loving husband, Gregg Hesling, children Lilly, Holly and Jack Leighton-McPhee, mother Natalie Millar and siblings Jon and Diane Leighton. Born in Glasgow, Rae moved to Wellington in 2000. Rae was a beloved mother, member of her community, service leader and educator. She organised collections for Women's Refuge and did volunteer work. Her funeral will be held at Makara Cemetery on Thursday, 20 February, at 10.00am, followed by a private memorial. You can view the service at lychgate.co.nz/upcoming-funerals. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rae's memory to Mary Potter Hospice. Messages to the family can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis St, Wellington.