Obituaries

GILMOUR, Melva Dawn: (nee Smitheram) On July 7, 2022, passed away peacefully at Merivale Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frederick Henry Gilmour (April, 17, 2021, in Queensland), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn and Mike, Judith and Douglas, Stephen, Gordon (deceased), Elizabeth and Brent, Rob and Kath, and Julie and Rob, loved nana, great nana and great-great nana of all her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, loved sister and sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, and Matriarch of her family. A special thanks to the wonderful team at Merivale Retirement Village for their exceptional loving care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Melva and Fred Gilmour, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A memorial Service to reunite and celebrate their lives, will be held early 2023, details to be advised.