Shirley LAWRENCE Obituary

On April 17, 2025, Shirley passed away at Bethsaida Retirement Village, aged 96. Much loved wife of the late Arthur (Artie) Lawrence. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Sue (Havelock), and Kevin and Stephen (West Melton). Beloved Nan of Gavin, Matthew, and Jamie, and great-Nan of Jordan, Abbey, Emily, and Kayleigh. Nan/Shirley to Nick, Dion and Georgie, Carmen and Jim, and to Tré, Damon, and Gracie. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Maybell; the late Clarrie and Pam; the late Trevor and Maureen; and Julie and Ray. Special thanks to the staff of Bethsaida for their loving care and attention. Messages to The Lawrence Family, 7 Takorika Street, Havelock 7100. For those who cannot attend Shirley's service, the livestream link can be found by visiting: www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/ A service for Shirley will be held at Sowman's Mayfield Chapel, cnr of Hutcheson and Parker Sts, on Thursday, April 24, at 11.00am.