Passed away unexpectedly at Lower Hutt Hospital on Sunday 24 August 2025, aged 82 years. (Late of Bob Scott Retirement Village, Petone and previously Norsewood). Dearly beloved wife "bestest" friend of the late Graeme. Loved daughter of the late Jean and Ernie Rickerby, and dear sister and sister-in-law of Rachel and Jim (dec) Brian (dec) and Joyce, Graeme, Alison and Graeme. Loved and respected Aunty of Colin, Anne-Marie, Louisa, Philip, Simon, Helen, Cosima, Michael and their respective partners. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated, these may be left at the service. Messages may be sent to Shirley's family,
[email protected] or C72/25 Graham Street, Petone 5012. A service for Shirley to be held at Kowhai Chapel, 51 Denmark Street, Dannevirke, on Monday 1 September at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Norsewood Cemetery. The service may be viewed on the livestream page at
www.tararuafunerals.co.nz
Published by The Post on Aug. 27, 2025.