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Shirley McLAUGHLIN Obituary

Shirley (AKA Mum, Mumma, Shirley-bird, Shirl, Lady, Madge, Mac-Nana) passed away peacefully, aged 92, at home surrounded by family and friends. Beloved wife of John (dec). Much loved mother of Cheryll and Ken, Catherine and Graeme, Annette, Bernice, Paula and Nils, Jennifer and Daniel, Bernard and Tracey. Nana to Nicole, Aaron/Mikayla, Hayden/Nicole, Ash, Zac. GOWO (Great Old Wise One) to Luca, Ryan, Hugo, Isabella, Harris. And second mother to many. Requiem Mass to celebrate Shirley's life will be held at St Anthony's Church, Seatoun, on Friday 30 August at 10.00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated. The service will be livestreamed, please email [email protected] for the link.


Published by The Post from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26, 2024.

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Catherine Crosland

August 30, 2024

Condolences to Shirley's family. We will always remember the kind loving Lady she was. To your lovely family, our thoughts & Prayers are with you all.
Kindest Regards
Catherine and Ian Crosland and Family.

Melissa Finlayson (Conroy)

August 30, 2024

Mrs Mac - Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to our Nana; we will remember your hugs and laughter when we recall fond childhood memories of time at the beach.

Sending your family love.

Boslem Great Grand Children

August 29, 2024

GOWO was so loving and kind to us she always looked out for us and we will always remember her with lots of love all our love Luca Ryan and Hugo also Isabella and Harris xxxooo xxoo

Murray Walker

August 27, 2024

Condolences Cher, Ken and the Macs.
We met Shirl in the eighties at the big white house on the hill.
Then camping at Waitarere , always made welcome by John and Shirl, fond memories of your Mum guys, enjoy the memories.

Murray and Raewyn Walker.

Graeme Ting

August 26, 2024

Dearest McLaughlin family,
heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy for the loss of your lovely Shirley. "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." Said Winnie the Pooh.
Thoughts, prayers and much love from the Ting family.

Irene White

August 26, 2024

I worked with B at NZDB many years ago and met her Mum at that time. I extend condolences to the family on the passing of a lovely lady

Colleen Dewar

August 24, 2024

Lovely memories of my dear friend, my love to all the Macs at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ngaire Flynn

August 24, 2024

A marvellous & kind lady has left us. Memories of time spent in Shirley's company, while we talked of our mutual enjoyment of quilting, family & life, will stay with me. Thank you Paula for introducing us. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

Sinclair Family

August 24, 2024

We were blessed to have been loved by Shirley. A beautiful woman who always drew us in with an open heart, engaging stories and usually some baking. Her capacity to give her time and love to so many goes unmatched. We will miss her dearly.
Bernadette, Graham, Michael, Rachel and Ellie xx

Jennifer McLaughlin

August 24, 2024

The most amazing mother and friend. We are what we are because of you and Dad. We will love you forever and you will never be forgotten.

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