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Leola Melva (née Whitwell) KEENAN

Leola Melva (née Whitwell) KEENAN obituary

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Nelson, Nelson

Leola KEENAN Obituary


22.07.1929-10.02.2024
Aged 94 years. Passed peacefully away in Nelson Hospital. Wife of Leonard James Rowling (deceased) and Peter Keenan (deceased). Loving mother of Sharon Rowling and Janine Neville. Beloved Step-mum of Sue and Stu Lea and Ross and Vicky Keenan. Proud Grandmother to Jordan Stirling. A special Aunty to the Whitwell and Mytton families. Lee will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her, both here in Nelson and in Cooktown, Australia. There will be a private cremation, to be followed by a special memorial gathering and burial of ashes, date to be advised. Messages to Shone and Shirley, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011.


Published by Nelson Mail on Feb. 16, 2024.

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Katrina Thompson

February 27, 2024

Passing on my deepest heartfelt condolences to the family !! I had the privilege of assisting Lee with mornings and lunches back in my support worker days and I will allways remember her bright smile and caring beautiful nature who loved her family so dearly and Australia just as much . Rest in peace beautiful lady thank you for your wisdom and knowledge and very fond memories

Nancy Ward

February 27, 2024

Dear Sharon and Janine. Sending sympathy in the loss of your Mum. I remember years ago when I was much younger and she was a close friend of sister June. She spent a lot of time at our house. And my special memory is of sister Junes wedding and Lee being maid of honour. I have Junes daughter here at the moment and I was just saying she was still alive. Joanne sends her condolences as well. Take care girls and treasure your memories.
Nancy Ward.xxxx

Sue Bennett

February 22, 2024

Sharon and Janine...sending all our love on the passing of Auntie Lee...an elegant and kind lady...lots of happy memories growing up of her in Wilkie Street..she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her...

Richard Synnott

February 21, 2024

Sharon Sorry to hear of your mum's passing grand age. I rememberwhen I was young an your dad.
You probably don't remember me but when I was young you gave me a horse.

Toni Roberts

February 18, 2024

Hi Sharon I am so sorry to hear of your mother´s death. You will miss her a lot. Take care Toni Roberts(née Minchin)

Janet + Graeme Knapp

February 18, 2024

Deepest sympathy Sharron and Jannine on the loss of your beautiful Mum. She was an amazing lady and loved you dearly. God bless Janet Knapp

Pamela Chapman

February 18, 2024

Dear Sue, Stuart and extended family, Thinking of you at this sad time in the loss of your lovely mother. Lee lived a a good long life. R.I.P love Pamela Chapman.

Raewyn Aitchison

February 17, 2024

So sorry to hear of your sad loss. I have great memories of when Lee, Mum(Sally Goodall, Aunty Annette and Sid (Polden) who were all cousins came up to stay with me. The childhood stories and fierce competitiveness when playing cards will always stay with me
Raewyn Aitchison.

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