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Gladys MCGIRR Obituary

McGIRR, Gladys Jessie
(nee Hodgkinson):
At Carterton, formerly of Napier, Upper Hutt and Greymouth. 96 years of love, loyalty and kindness to all who knew her, Gladys was the devoted wife of Frank (deceased); wonderful mother and mother-in-law to Peter and Dianne, Shirley and Stephen Radley, Tim and Gloria, Mary and Paul Shepherd, Greg and Epi, Gerard and Jo, Angela and John Egan. Her fan club included 25 grandchildren currently based in Afghanistan, America, Denmark, Germany and New Zealand, and 20 great-grandchildren who have also been loved and cherished by her. Gladys was the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth Hodgkinson and loved sister of Robert (Bob) and Douglas (all deceased). A midwife at the Grey Hospital and Bethany in Napier, Gladys also was a long-serving member of the St Vincent de Paul shop and a founding member of St Thomas More Parish, Napier. She enjoyed her community and never had a harsh or critical word of others. Family life, her faith and her humour sustained her. Gladys passed away August 14, 2019, in the presence of loving family. Her final words were, "Hurry up God!". She remains a Beacon of Love to all who have known her. Rosary will be recited in St Thomas More Church,
92 Wycliffe Street, Onekawa, Napier, on Sunday, August
18 at 7.00pm, followed by a Funeral Mass on Monday at 10.30am. All her friends are most welcome to attend.
R.I.P.

Published by Dominion Post on Aug. 16, 2019.

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My connection with the McGirr family was through Mary at St Joseph's School Upper Hutt. Krasna Jackich and I would leave at lunch time to go home with Mary. We were all of eight years. I was amazed when we arrived at the McGirr home, a little railway house next to Maidstone Park. The house was jammed pack with kids home for lunch. Your Mum didn't mind hosting more. The routine of feeding everyone went smoothly in a sense of warm hospitality. I know I talked about it at my home. Your Mum was so calm. Mary, Krasna and I were always late getting back to school and needed to slip under the radar as we made it back to the lunch time assembly marching into class. My sincere condolences to all of you. Mothers always die too young. Love and prayers Shona Hartendorp (nee Howland) Otaki

Shona Hartendorp

August 17, 2019

I have fond memories of Uncle Frank & Aunty Gladys and can remember visiting them when they lived in Greymouth. I last saw them when I visited them in Napier many years ago. My mother Lorna Biddington was Uncle Frank,s youngest sister and although she passed away 50 years ago i can still remember how much she loved your mother and father and loved spending time with them. Deepest sympathy to all the family. Mary Findlay (Biddington).

August 17, 2019

May your feet dance lightly,your laugh sound merrily and your spirit roam freely, one of the most deserving has finally grown her wings,till we meet again grandma xx

Corrina Chalklen

August 16, 2019

She was my grandma,not by blood but through love.
I am her grandson Michael's wife and we gave her 8 beautiful great grandchildren to love and spoil,and love and spoil them she did.
Thank you grandma for showing me unconditional love and support,I will never forget you xxx

Corrina Chalklen

August 16, 2019

Gladys McGirr was my Godmother. She and my Mother were nurses together and formed a lifelong friendship. I knew Gladys as 'Aunty Hodge' and have some distant loving memories of her and Uncle Frank. Love and condolences to the family xx

Annie Ferguson (nee Stephens)

August 16, 2019

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