Joy Patricia Luff

17 January 194318 October 2025

LUFF Joy Patricia Passed away peacefully at Nelson Tasman Hospice on Saturday, the 18th of October 2025 aged 82 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Patrick Luff. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tania and Daryn, Cleve and Vanessa, and the late Brad. Loved sister of Pauline Baigent and aunt to Delene and Richard,  & Charise and Lenny. Loved Nanny of Jessica, Stephanie, and Poppy; loved Great Nanny of Harvey, and Evelyn.

A celebration of Joy's life will be held at Shone & Shirley Funeral Directors, Nelson on Tuesday, the 28th of October 2025 at 1:00 PM followed by her burial at The Marsden Valley Public Cemetery, Nelson. At Joy's request please wear colourful clothes if possible.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the service to Nelson Tasman Hospice or online at https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/support-hospice/donate-funds/

Messages can be sent to the Luff family  c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or online at www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where you may also view the service.

Tributes

I was very sorry to hear of Joy's passing. She was such a beautiful and wonderful person and a loving Mother. RIP Joy your journey has just begun.

Sue Gay

In Loving Memory of our Wonderful Mum Of all the special gifts in life however great or small, to have you as our Mum was the greatest gift of all. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear "We love and miss you Mum and wish that you were here" Deep in our hearts, your life is kept to love and cherish, not forget. No more tomorrows we can share but yesterdays are always there. A silent thought, a secret tear keeps your memory ever near in our hearts forever. XXX

Tania Lane
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