10 January 1932 – 6 August 2025
10 January 1932 – 6 August 2025
Peacefully at Radius, Thornleigh Park Rest Home on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of Ormond. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Heather, Suzanne & Allan, David & Su and, Robyn & Rob. Loved Granny of Robert, Mark, Morgan, Cameron, Lauren, Eva, Diana, Rebecca and Nick, and Great-Granny of Spencer, Mattios and Primmrose.
Loved sister of Noeline (dec.), Alison and Neil
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A service to celebrate Melva’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 2pm.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to The St Mary’s Church Restoration Project.
For those unable to attend, Melva’s funeral will be livestreamed here.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Thinking of you Orm and entire family on this sad day. Melva will be missed by so many people whose lives and hearts she touched. Today is a day to also celebrate the wonderful life she has led. Love from across the ditch the Welch’s
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Melva was such a beautiful lady and it has been a privilege to have known her. We send all our love and blessings to each of you. Alan and Betty Gudopp
Dear Orm and family, thinking of you all today, sending love and prayers x
Dear Orm and family,,,deepest sympathy Orm on the loss of your loved gentle lady, Melva. Love to you all,,,Kay Fleming
Sincere sympathy to you all.
Melva was a dear friend of Mum's and Dad's and therefore all the New Plymouth Bright family. I know how greatly she will be missed by Orm and her respective families. Thinking of you all.
Dear Orm and family sending you aroha from Wales as you farewell Melva, a lovely, gentle lady. June and Simon Moseley
Thinking of you Orm and family. The Pitcairns xox
Thinking of you all as your farewell a special lady.
May there be much love and laughter along with healing tears as you all remember Melva. I will miss my wee visits to this gentle, quiet, ,gracious and elegant lady

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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