After a long illness, passed away peacefully, surrounded by close family. Loved wife of the late Ron. Mother of Clive, Guy, Alex, and Neil. Adored mother-in-law to Paula, Helen, Angela, Virginia and Robyn. Grandmother to Scott, Louis, Harry, Isabella, Jade, Ronan, and Roxy. Step-grandmother to Tara, and Alex. Great-grandmother to Connor, and Quinn. Much loved sister to Malcolm, Sandra, Jenny and Christine. Beloved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Special friend to Ian and Bernidette. Thank you to the staff of Ward 28 at Christchurch Hospital for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation and the Cancer Society in memory of Thel. Messages c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of the life of Thel will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Thursday, May 14, at 11am. Please wear something colourful. Private cremation thereafter.