Passed away peacefully in Greymouth on April 10, 2025, aged 86.
Loved wife for 65 years of the late Bruce,
dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Lynette, Helen & Kevin, David & Chilly, and Scott & Naomi,
cherished Nana of Lucy & Greg, Amy & Josh, and Georgina & Samuel; Gareth, Jason, and Daniel,
deeply loved ‘Nana Bell’ of Flynn, and Lola,
loved daughter of the late Doris & George,
loved sister and sister-in-law of Ralph (deceased) & Lorna and Claire (deceased), Zena & the late Jim, and Owen (deceased) & Sue,
a loved aunt, cousin and a friend of many.
Messages to 22 Ogilvie Road, Gladstone 7805.

In accordance with Merle’s wishes, cremation has taken place here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.

She live for those she loved
and those she loved remember.