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Joan ANDREWS (formerly Higginson) Obituary

Passed peacefully on Sunday the 5th of November at Wellington Hospital, aged 83 years old, surrounded by family. Loved mother and mother-in-law to Kerry & Stephen, Jan & Paul, Kim & Paul, and Andrea & Jonathan. Loved grandmother of Jade, Patrick, Jackie, Alex, and Bodhi. Mystery big sister on the other side of the world to Lesley, Jacqueline, and Paul. Much appreciation to the lovely staff at Arvida Village at The Park and Wellington Hospital for their care and support. Private family goodbyes will be followed by cremation. Joan's ashes will rest in the Waipawa cemetery near her beloved Mumsie, Caroline Annie Hobman. "Homeward Bound!"


Published by The Post on Nov. 7, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan ANDREWS (formerly Higginson)

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Freda Edie

November 13, 2023

To all of Joan's daughters. their partners and her grandchildren ,just letting you know I have been thinking of you all at this time.
And yes I can remember seeing Tina Turner in concert with Joan.

Paul & Kay Hobman

November 13, 2023

To my older half sister Joan, deepest sympathy to your beloved family. We didn´t meet but we knew all about you. RIP Joan from your half brother Paul & wife Kay xx

Stephen Manson

November 12, 2023

Dear Joan,
To one of the mothers in my life thank you! You welcomed me to the family with open arms and your warm humour. Even though I might have seemed like a shaggy haired motorbike riding lout stealing your oldest daughter. Thanks for everything. We will miss you. Love Stephen. xxx

Kerry

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Kerry

November 12, 2023

Dear Mum, thank you for everything you did for me and our family.
You were always kind, gracious, stoic, brave and good humoured.
I will miss you. Love always Kerry

Christine Drysdale

November 10, 2023

To the Higginson girls and their families.
I am so sorry to hear the news of Joan. My thoughts are with you. Joan was such a lovely lady and I enjoyed her company very much. Regards Christine Drysdale

Sylvia Mullan

November 8, 2023

Holding you in my thoughts; remembering the wonderful times we have had together. Love, Sylvia

Dee allison

November 8, 2023

Sending my thoughts and love to you all. Was a.great pleasure to know you Joan. Rest easy my dear friend, x

Lizzy

November 7, 2023

Dearest Joan, thank you for the privilege of knowing and nursing you. You were so lovely and a bundle of joy, thank you also for your beautiful whanau and allowing us to meet them. Nga mihi maioha kia koe Andrea ka tutaki ano na Lizzy

Jacqueline Timson (Nee Hobman)

November 7, 2023

To my older half Sister Joan rest in peace
Glad we made contact after all these years our dad would have been so pleased. Wish I could have been able to come snd see you but have the pictures and letters we wrote
Lots of Love sleep tight Jacqui xx

Bodhi (grandson)

November 7, 2023

Hi Omi-J, I enjoyed hanging out, playing games & getting to know you. Love you, from Bodhi

Paulie

November 7, 2023

Joan I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of your family and the way you accepted me unconditionally no judgement .I loved the way you interacted with Bodhi and how especially later you enjoyed his youth and laughter we shared playing games. Alofa and blessings Paulie

Jonathan Oosterman

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Jonathan Oosterman

November 7, 2023

Hey Joaniegirl!

Always good to hang out and have a laugh together. Lovely to get to know you over the last 16 years or so, speak some random French, sing songs, and play games.

What a big journey this life thing is! You did so well!

Lots of love to you.

Au revoir,
Jonathan

Andrea Higginson

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Andrea Higginson

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Andrea Higginson

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Andrea Higginson

November 7, 2023

Dear Mum,

Thank you for all of your love.

May you always be nourished and free. Flow well, girl.

As you always used to say when planes flew overhead, "Yeehah!"

Arohanui,
Andrea

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