OGDEN, Joan Lyle

Born 2 February 1923
Joan died peacefully on Tuesday 28 February 2023 at Summerset Paraparaumu, aged 100. Joan embraced life to the fullest with great energy and a wicked sense of humour. Much loved mother of Lyle and James, and their spouses Dave and Clara. Grandmother to Sarah, Melanie and Rebekah, Robert, Paul, and Marco, and their spouses Nigel, Siona, Andrew, Carly, Natalie and Shamika. Great- grandmother to Harrison, Caleb, Nathaniel, Miles, Amos, Olivia, Theo, Jacob, Lily, James and Ryan. A very special thanks to the staff at Summerset Aotea and in recent years at Summerset Paraparaumu for their love and care of Joan. The family is very thankful that Joan was able to celebrate her 100th birthday at the end of January with her family. A Memorial Service for Joan will be held at the Whenua Tapu Chapel, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay, on Saturday 25 March 2023 at 11.00am, followed by the burial of her ashes at the Whenua Tapu Cemetery. Joan’s service will be live-streamed and please email info@ninness.co.nz for link details. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Blind Low Vision NZ for purposes of training guide dogs and can be made at www.blindlowvision.org.nz... or left at the service. Messages to the family can be sent to PO Box 8059, Wellington 6140.