Passed away peacefully at Ernest Rutherford Rest Home, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Ivan. Loving mum of Kevin, John, Brian, and Martin, Garry, Marie, and Lindsay. Mother-in-law to Bev, Louise, Sue, and Bronwyn, Kerry, Garry, and Morwyn. Cherished Nana to Amy, Shaun, Jessica, Kylie, Stefan, Kelsi, Jason, Christina, Amber, Cameron, Kelly, Nathan, and Thomas, and great-grandmother to her great-grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to the team at Ernest Rutherford for their care and support of Noelene. A service to celebrate Noelene's life will be held at Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1.00pm. Messages can be sent to the Ford Family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011.

Published by Nelson Mail on Jan. 22, 2026.