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Janette MERRION Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Nelson hospital surrounded by family, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Bill for 59 years. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Nicola and Tony (partner), Craig and Jackie. Loved Grandma of Courtney, Madison, Blake, Brooke and Lee. Loved by her extended family and friends, and best mate of Sam. A memorial service to celebrate Janette's life will be held at Club Waimea, Lower Queen Street, Richmond, on Wednesday, July 9, at 1.00pm.


Published by Nelson Mail on Jul. 4, 2025.

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Sarah Carey

July 13, 2025

Mrs. Merrion was such a great introduction to Richmond School.
We have such happy memories and remember fondly her big hugs. We are very sorry to hear of her passing.
Our sincere condolences to the Merrion Family.
From the Hamilton and Carey Family

Margaret and Denis Grant

July 11, 2025

Thinking of you Bill Nicola and Craig. RIP Janette. Now at peace. Caring thoughts from Margaret and Denis Grant

Sammi Smith (Abbott)

July 10, 2025

Mrs Merrion was one of those teachers you remember forever. I was lucky to have her as my teacher twice in primary school 25 years ago! Sending my love to her family during this heartbreaking time.

Alice Hrynkewycz

July 8, 2025

I am very sorry to hear of Mrs Merrion´s passing. I have so many fond memories of her as my teacher at Richmond Primary school. A loving, kind, caring lady who will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to her family.

karon Smith

July 7, 2025

remembering fondly our days camping together as families at Totaranui . An amazing lady who will be very missed by you all.

with love Karon and Warren Smith

Adrianne & Malcolm

July 6, 2025

Our heartfelt sympathy to you Bill and your family. So very sad.
Malcolm and Adrianne Abbott

Cindy Pearless

July 6, 2025

Thinking of you all. Craig, Jackie, Brooke and Lee you have lost a great matriarch of your family. Love to you all at this very sad time.

Woolf Family

July 6, 2025

Sad to hear of her passing, she was a wonderful teacher our 3 girls thought highly of her

Donna Watson

July 5, 2025

Very sad to hear of Janette´s passing .
She taught our boys Daniel n Steven at Richmond Primary School 30+ years ago.
A fabulous teacher , The boys just loved her,
very loving n caring lady ,
Sending our love n condolences to Bill n family
Love the Watson family xx

Anna Nicholls

July 5, 2025

Mrs Merrion was my favourite teacher at primary schoool. A very kind lady, that left an everlasting impression on me. Condolences to her family and friends. Rip Mrs Merrion as I´ll always remember you as.

Michael Hargreaves

July 5, 2025

Sending condolences to family and friends. We will remember Janette with fondness. Her fierce love of family, passion for education and kind heart. She will be missed.

Bonnie Hogarth

July 5, 2025

Condolences to all family at this sad time. Mrs Merrion was a fabulous teacher at Richmond Primary when I was a kid many decades ago. I'll never forget how amazing she was.

Hope Rogers

July 5, 2025

I can remember Mrs Merrion as my primary school teacher, 30 years ago!
She was absolutely delightful, a lady with a warmth and a kind caring nature, they say the best teachers always stick with you and she's one of them! Condolences to her beautiful family at this time
Warmest regards
Hope Rogers Nee Stephens

Charlie & Brenda McKay

July 5, 2025

Our sincere condolences to you Bill and your family.

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Memorial Events
for Janette MERRION

Jul

9

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Club Waimea

Lower Queen Street, Richmond

Funeral services provided by:

Waimea Richmond Funeral Services

24 Champion Road Richmond , Nelson 7020