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Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors

164 Tahunanui Drive

Nelson, Nelson

Catherine CARRUTHERS Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we confirm he loss of our beautiful Mum, the much-loved, diminutive Scots-Kiwi powerhouse familiar to all who knew her simply as Cathie, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Summerset in the Sun, Nelson, following her customary salted porridge breakfast. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Andrew Carruthers, loved mother and mother-in-law of Cathie and Gavin Hill, Andy Carruthers (Nelson), Peter Carruthers (Brisbane), Gabrielle Carruthers (Auckland), and Karen Hughes (Brisbane). Loved Nana of her 8 grandchildren, Nan-Nan of her 10 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren (so far). She will be fondly remembered by the charities she served as a volunteer (in what we ironically call 'her retirement'), and for her generosity of spirit and love of life. "We miss you terribly but we'll remember you always" A service to celebrate her life will be held at Shone and Shirley, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, at 11.00am on Thursday, September 7.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Nelson Mail on Sep. 5, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine CARRUTHERS

8 Entries

Peter Carruthers

October 19, 2023

So sorry to hear of Mums passing,must be so sad for you all
She lived a long, and by all accounts amazing life,will have a wee nip for her
Love Peter

Les McIntyre

October 1, 2023

So sorry to hear about Cathie. I remember Andy & Cath well from the family picnics in the 1960s / 1970s when I was a wee lad. They were both larger than life characters in their own right. A "diminutive powerhouse" describes Cathie perfectly. Condolences to the family.

Sue Thomas

September 6, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to the families of Cathie Carruthers. She was a joy to know. Thinking of you all love Sue Thomas and Alice McConchie

Carol and Bruce Manson. Dannevirke

September 6, 2023

So sad to here of the passing of Cathy she has left us with wonderful memories we will cherish forever.

Adele David Simpson

September 6, 2023

Our Deepest Sympathy to you All . A Dear Wee Lady will be sorely missed . Adele David Dimpson .

Dot Craven

September 6, 2023

A life well lived. Condolences to you Cathie & family.
Will be able to catch up Audrey no doubt!
Dot Craven

Rosalie O'Neil

September 6, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to Cathie, Gavin & Family on the passing of your mother.
A lovely lady.

Cathie Hill (nee Carruthers)

September 6, 2023

Miss you so much Mum. Caring, funny, and very loving to all.

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Memorial Events
for Catherine CARRUTHERS

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Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors

164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson