Faye Patricia MAY

Faye Patricia MAY

Faye MAY Obituary

Published by The Post on Sep. 4, 2024.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Wellington Hospital on Saturday 31 August 2024. Dearly loved wife of Des for 58 years. Loved mother of Shelley and Neil, Tricia, and her favourite son Daniel. Treasured grandma of Jordan, Samuel, Raife, Talor, Rhiannon, Tane and GG to 9 great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Maureen and Lynette (dec), and a much loved Aunty and friend to many. Special thanks to nurses and staff at Ward 5 Wellington Hospital for their care of Faye. As per Faye's wishes, a private family service was held on Tuesday 3 September 2024. Messages can be sent to "The May Family" c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.


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Angela Blair

September 17, 2024

A Beautiful person who I knew for 40 years through my friendships with Trish and Shelley. Our sincere condolences, we were lucky to have Faye as our cleaner and friend for a few decades, she always sowed care for Hayden and Dayna. Arohanui Angela & John Blair and the Pihema whanau

Kathleen Thompson

September 11, 2024

Extending our deepest sympathy to Des and Family.
Such a lovely lady - such a loss to this world.

Love and Blessings to her entire family.

The Reed Whanau (The late Patricia and Wallace - Motueka)
(Reed / Grooby / Thompson / Hawke Families).

Belinda Greene

September 4, 2024

On behalf of Mum , Yvonne, thank you Faye for always being a caring friend and being there when Mum needed you. We were sad to hear of your passing. Much love to your family from ours . Belinda, Kaitlyn and Josh xxx

Noeline Clark

September 4, 2024

To Des and Families so sorry to hear the passing of Faye she was such a Great Carer and also Lovely Friend thinking of you all at this very sad time Love Noeline & Barry Clark and Family RIP Faye x

Phil & Joan Smart (Melbourne)

September 4, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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