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Philippa WARD

Philippa Mary "Pippa" WARD

FUNERAL HOME

Broadbent & May - Funerals Naturally

22 Palmer Street

Aro Valley, Wellington

Philippa WARD Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on 24th July 2025, aged 84, after a short illness. A distinguished pianist, répétiteur, music teacher, and adjudicator. Dearly loved daughter of the late Denzil and Mary Ward. Treasured mother of Diana Ward-Pickering and Jennifer Ward-Lealand, and cherished older sister of Virginia and the late Betsy Ward. Adored grandmother of Samuel and Elizabeth, Jack and Cameron. Much loved mother-in-law of Geoffrey and Michael. Heartfelt thanks to the exceptional medical team and district nurses at Wellington Hospital for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to Forest & Bird would be greatly appreciated. Messages may be sent to 'The Ward Family', PO Box 10987, Waterloo Quay, Wellington 6140. A service to celebrate Philippa's life will be held at St. Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington on Thursday, 31st July at 11.00am, followed by a private family burial at Makara Natural Cemetery.


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Published by The Post on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Christina Cairns

July 30, 2025

Dear Jennifer
My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your very Fine and talented Mother. My Grandmother Edith Mary wife of Alex Christian used to speak so highly and with such respect for Mary and Denzil . May the love of your many friends and family lighten the load of this ginormous event for you .

Christina

July 30, 2025

Dear Jennifer, Sending you my deepest sympathies in the passing of your very brilliant and talented Mother . I remember my grandmother Edith Mary wife if Alex Christian Ward speak with such respect and highly of Phillipas parents Denzil and Mary .

Kelly Guthrie

July 28, 2025

So very sorry For the loss of your beloved Mother Diana, I send all my love to you to help you process the loss and help you heal cherish every memory x

Jo Hodgson

July 27, 2025

Hugs and love to all the whanau.
I didn't know Pippa quite as well, but through a long history of friendship and music collaboration with Ginny, Pepe, Kate and Mark, I was fortunate to have some lovely chats with Pippa over the years at concerts or extended family gatherings, and subsequentally lovely connections with Diana and Jennifer through family and mahi.
Such a sad loss for you all.
Arohanui.

Fenn Shaw

July 27, 2025

Wonderful memories of music, fun and laughter. A beautiful soul has passed but will always be in our hearts and remembered with love

Janet Alexander

July 27, 2025

When living in Wellington I used to attend musical events where my second cousin played the piano. She was an amazing pianist, and I enjoyed those evenings. So sad she has departed this life. Commiserations to the family, Janet Alexander (nee Ward)

Richard Hall

July 26, 2025

Many cherished childhood memories of family christmas dinners with Aunt Mary, Uncle Denzil, Pippa, Ginny, Betsy (and Miss Parker.)

Virginia

July 26, 2025

Pippa will be always remembered with great love

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