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Merle CRAIG

Merle CRAIG

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Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors

164 Tahunanui Drive

Nelson, Nelson

Merle CRAIG Obituary

CRAIG, Merle Joyce, suddenly, in her 78th year, on Friday November 22, 2013, surrounded by her family. Loyal, proud and loving wife of Ron. Proud mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Wayne, Bronwyn and Craig, Sandra and Brian, Rhonda and Mark, Jillian and Steve, Glen and Leanne, Mark, Tony and Murray. Loving grandmother of Nicholas, Jonathon, Paul, Scott, Declan, Niamh, Maeve, Kieran, Robert, James, Brooke, Amy, Harrison and Kate. Sister of Shona, Coral, late Colin, Nanette and Glenda. Now safe in the arms of the Lord. Messages to 3A Herbert Street, Richmond. A celebration service of Merle's life will be held at the Richmond Church of Christ, cnr Croucher and D'Arcy Streets, Richmond on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 2.00pm.
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Published by Nelson Mail from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2013.

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Janet Nieborg

December 2, 2013

My condolences to the Craig family - Merle was my aunt (Ron's brother Alan is my father). I didn't know Merle well but I do have fond memories of Merle from my childhood. From Janet Nieborg (nee Craig), Paul, Maia and Tahlia.

November 27, 2013

Wish you all every sympathy for your loss of a wonderful Mum. My thoughts are with you. Donna Currie (nee Watson).

Irene Galloway

November 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have great memories of Merle teaching in my shop Needles and Threads. We had lots of laughs over the years.
Irene Galloway ( Osborne)

Ronan Grew

November 25, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Craig family. Mrs Craig was a wonderful woman and I still have many fond memories of my childhood neighbours. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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November 25, 2013

our loving thoughts are with you all
Judy Campbell and Kathryn Cronshaw

November 24, 2013

Sandra,Brian,Declan,Niamh,and Meave, and all the Craig family,Deapest Sympathy on the death of Merle.Our thoughts are with ye all.From all the Cahills in Cordal, Kerry, Ireland.xx

November 23, 2013

Rhonda, Mark, Leanne, Glen and families
our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time
Tony, Kathryn, Josh and Taylor Donald

Heather & Monty Mascelle

November 23, 2013

Our sincere thoughts are with you all at this time. I like many others have learnt the art of making some very beautiful teddies with Merle. A truely beautiful and generous person who touched many lives.

Bev Harris

November 23, 2013

My sincere sympathies to the Craig Whanau. I remember going round to the Craigs' home in Edward Street, as I was friends with Rhonda, I had fond memories of Mrs Craig, Rhonda, Debbie Stronach and myself sitting around the kitchen table having a good old gossip session. xo

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