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Clare RUSSELL Obituary

Suddenly at her home in Tawa on Sunday 19 November 2023, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of William (Bill Russell) for 58 years. Adored mother of Kathleen Greenhough and grandma of Callum and Riley Greenhough, loving mother of Iain and Laura Russell (UK) and grandma to James, Joel and Caitlyn. Treasured sister of Anne and David and families; preceded in death by her parents Charles and Euphemia Cawthorn of Alexandra, Otago. A funeral service to celebrate Clare's life will be held at Tawa Union Church, Elena Place, Tawa, on Monday 27 November 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Clare's service will be livestreamed and please email [email protected] for link details. No flowers by request. Messages to P.O. Box 51-212, Tawa, Wellington 5249, or email [email protected]


Published by The Post from Nov. 22 to Nov. 25, 2023.

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Beth Kempen

May 29, 2024

My lovely cousin, Clare. We only communicated via email at Christmas yearly and saw each other at family funerals & commented "how silly" that was (but I didn't get to attend yours), I'm so very sorry.

Much love always, Beth

Pat Lennon

December 6, 2023

Sorry to heard of the passing of your lovely wife Bill.
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Fond Regards,
Pat & Margaret Lennon
Papamoa

John Hannan

November 28, 2023

Deepest sympathy Bill to you and your Family

Yao Liu

November 27, 2023

Rest in Peace Clare, you are always with us.

Brian Frampton

November 23, 2023

Condolences to Bill and family.
Very sorry to hears of Clare's passing.
May the many memories of family fun times help you through this sad time.
Thinking of you all.
Love and regards
Brian Frampton

Paul Rosenzweig, on behalf of Datuk Dr Philip Ting PGBK AM

November 23, 2023

My deepest condolences to Bill and his family.
Philip Ting, Honorary Consul for Australia in Kuching, Sarawak

Peter & Mercedes

November 23, 2023

Our kindest friend for 3 decades will be sorely missed. Over this time Clare's hosted and shared time and laughter with many of our friends and family from overseas, all of whom have fond memories of Clare and great sadness for Bill and all their family: Rodolfo, Maxi, Enrique, Sabrina, Bruno, Luisina and Anita in Uruguay; Nick and Mo in the UK; and Flavio and Lorena now in Austria.

Paul Rosenzweig, for the Sarawak Veterans Association

November 23, 2023

Pls convey our heartfelt condolences to Bill Russell & the family. May her soul rest in peace.
Sarawak Veterans Association, Kuching

Paul Rosenzweig, for the Sarawak Tourism Federation

November 23, 2023

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved wife, Mrs. Clare Russell. On behalf of the Sarawak Heritage Development Committee, we would like to extend our deepest condolences. May you find strength and comfort in the cherished memories you shared with her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

From friends in the Sarawak Heritage Development Committee

Lawrence Ng

November 22, 2023

Deepest sympathy and condolence to family from Adelaide.

Chris Reading

November 22, 2023

So sorry to hear of Clare´s passing , thinking of you , best wishes Lesley and Chris Reading

John Eddy

November 22, 2023

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

Paul Rosenzweig

November 22, 2023

Our sincere condolences to Bill and the family, from the Branch Committee and members of the National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia Inc, South Australia & Northern Territory Branch. Lest we Forget

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